In recognition of Black History Month, Raleigh Arts is focusing its lens on the significant contributions of Black artists within the Raleigh community. Through its Municipal Art Collection (MAC), Raleigh Arts aims to accurately reflect the city's diverse populace and to pepper various facilities with this cultural richness. Anchoring the celebration are works from an assemblage of artists known for intertwining their artistic acumen with narratives of identity, culture, and raw social commentary, a move detailed on the Raleigh Arts official website.

With Black culture's profound impact on arts a year-round phenomenon, the current initiative is a deliberate move to cast a spotlight on these artists during February's month-long celebration. The featured artists, who deploy their creativity to navigate themes such as self-exploration and societal discourses, include Jasmine Best, William Paul Thomas, Telvin Wallace, Antoine Williams, Beverly McIver, Stephen Hayes, and Clarence Heyward, their social handles proudly displayed alongside their names, according to the City of Raleigh Arts' recent announcement.

For those in the Raleigh vicinity or planning a trip, the showcase is a call to action to partake in the collective acknowledgement of the culturally and artistically significant imprint these creators have etched within the framework of the city. It's not only a recognition but even more a bridge to reshape understandings and broaden perspectives through visual dialogue.