CulturalDC is proud to present S E E D, an immersive exhibition by local artist Murjoni Merriweather, opening on Saturday, October 5, at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. A PG County native, Merriweather’s installation takes visitors on a journey through her personal reflections on growth, identity, and the power of self-care.
S E E D transforms CulturalDC’s Mobile Art Gallery into an earthy, meditative space where Merriweather’s clay sculptures rise from mounds of soil, representing themes of patience and transformation. The space also includes an interactive area where visitors can dig in the dirt and uncover hidden items to take with them that are made by the artist, inspiring moments of self-reflection and calm. “Rooted in Reflection,” as Merriweather explains, “this exhibition pushes beyond the traditional busts I’ve created, evolving into a space that encourages self-reflection and calm. My goal is for visitors to literally dig in the dirt and connect with the concept of growth — both physically and spiritually.”
The exhibition is free to experience and will run from October 5 to December 22 at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, located at 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC, 20020. The opening celebration, sponsored in part by the Anacostia BID, will take place on Saturday, October 5th, from 12-5 PM, featuring live DJs, games, and other surprises. The gallery will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with a brief closure for lunch from 1-1:30 PM. Alongside the exhibition, a series of programs will be offered, including an artist talk on Saturday, November 23, from 12-2 PM, and a hands-on clay workshop led by Merriweather on December 14, from 12-2 PM.
The Mobile Art Gallery comes to the Anacostia Community Museum during the museum’s theme year of “Our Education, Our Future,” in which the museum is examining the topic of education equity and the arts in the Washington metropolitan area. On view in ACM’s main gallery is the exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Arts Education in Washington, D.C., 1900–2000,” which features captivating artworks, artifacts and rare video footage. It tells the story of the teachers, students and activists who made Washington, D.C., a center for Black arts education.
The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum is open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (except Christmas Day) and is located at 1901 Fort Place SE. You can learn more about programs and other events at anacostia.si.edu. To learn more about S E E D and the work of CuluralDC visit www.culturaldc.org.