BLACK MATTER Panel Discussion

The Reser is excited to present an engaging panel discussion featuring artists Tammy Jo Wilson, Jeremy Okai Davis, and MOsley WOtta, as they reflect on the history, challenges, and triumphs of BLACK MATTER—an ongoing, evolving art exhibition showcasing Oregon-based Black artists. Curated by Tammy Jo Wilson since its inception in 2020, BLACK MATTER offers a vital platform for Black creative voices across the state. Davis and WOtta, both featured since the exhibition’s launch, will share insights into their lived experiences as Black artists working in Oregon’s cultural landscape. Together, the panelists will explore the transformative potential of BLACK MATTER, the realities of artistic labor and visibility, and the deep resonance of the works on view in the gallery.

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 1 – 2:30 pm | The Lab

Free with ticketed RSVP

Learn more about Black Matter.

Photo Credit: Tammy Jo Wilson, Jeremy Okai Davis (Photo by JP Bogan courtesy of Willamette Week), & MOWO