On view November 5 through December 17, 2026
Dallas – The South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC), a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, presents “Material Witness: Threads of Joy, Echoes of Trauma”, an exhibition featuring artists Jessica Bell and Felicia Jordan and curated by Vicki Meek. The public is invited to attend a free opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the SDCC. Guests will have an opportunity to experience the exhibition, meet the artists, and learn more about the narratives, creative processes, and cultural experiences that inform their work.
“Material Witness: Threads of Joy, Echoes of Trauma” brings together quilted and mixed-media works that reflect the power of fabric to carry memory across generations. Through deeply personal and culturally rooted imagery, the exhibition invites audiences to consider how art can preserve lived experiences, honor family histories, celebrate joy, and give form to stories of survival and resilience.
In conjunction with the exhibition, there will be an artist talk and workshop from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the SDCC. The event will kick off at 1 p.m. where Guests will have an opportunity to experience the exhibition, meet the artists, and learn more about the narratives, creative processes, and cultural experiences that inform their work.
About South Dallas Cultural Center
The South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC), a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, and celebrates the vibrant tapestry of identity woven by the journeys, resilience, and triumphs of individuals of African descent around the globe. The SDCC offers exhibitions, educational workshops, artist residencies, and community programming exploring the African Diaspora experience and Black cultural heritage. dallas.gov/arts/sdcc
Note to media: There will be availability for interviews and opportunity for B-roll. Please RSVP at the link here: https://forms.office.com/g/BtznYkAnvT
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