ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Memorial Art Gallery is taking a proactive approach to promoting diversity in art.

According to a statement released by the museum, they are committed to showcasing a wide range of artistic perspectives and cultural backgrounds. To achieve this, the museum has begun to include diverse artists and art forms in its new exhibits, collections and programming.

What You Need To Know

  • The Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, New York, is committed to promoting diversity in art by showcasing a wide range of artistic perspectives and cultural backgrounds through its exhibits, collections, and programming

  • The museum has upcoming exhibits that highlight the work of diverse artists from around the world, including a multimedia exhibit by Crystal Z Campbell on the Tulsa Massacre in Greenwood, Oklahoma

  • The Memorial Art Gallery also features a sculpture park that includes works by diverse artists and emphasizes the museum's commitment to diversity and inclusion

The museum is currently working on several upcoming exhibits that will highlight the work of artists from different parts of the world. One such exhibit is by artist Crystal Z. Campbell, who is presenting her unique perspective on the Tulsa Massacre in Greenwood, Okla. The exhibit is on display in the museum's multimedia art gallery.

In addition to showcasing diverse art in its exhibits, the Memorial Art Gallery also has a sculpture park that features works by diverse artists. The centerpiece of the park is a mosaic wall called "Lover's Rainbow" by artist Pia Camille. The park also features a sculpture by June Kaneko that will be prominently displayed.

Michael Marsh, the interim director of the Memorial Art Gallery, explained that the sculpture park is a way to appeal to the community.

"One of the ways that we appeal to this community is that we have a sculpture park," he said. "It's very visible from the street."

Dr. Deanna Kimbrel, a MAG board member, emphasized the importance of bringing diversity to the museum.

"As a practitioner and expert in the local community, I wanted to bring that to the MAG and explore opportunities for more diversity, bringing in more diverse groups and bringing in the community a little bit more," she said.

The Memorial Art Gallery's new initiative comes at a critical time in the country when museums are being called upon to take a more proactive approach to diversity and inclusion. The museum's commitment to showcasing diverse artists and art forms is seen as a step in the right direction.

The Lines of Sight exhibit, featuring Campbell's work, will be available to view throughout the rest of the year. The sculpture garden is set to open on June 4 and will be a permanent fixture at the museum.