Centering Belonging
Backstory
Like communities across the country last year, Serenbe felt the impact of George Floyd's murder. You could read about it on our Facebook pages, see it in the signs and flags that went up around the neighborhood, and hear about it in conversations everywhere. That moment spurred a group of residents to explore what part Serenbe had to play in a national racial reckoning, and to ensure that we turned what we learned into lasting positive change for our community.
The Project
As a way to affirm Serenbe’s culture and shared values, this art project will serve as a visual and intentional declaration of welcome and affirmation to visitors and residents who identify as Black. Our hope is that while elevating and supporting Black artists, this project will open up our cultural space and spark curiosity and dialogue about the Black experience in Serenbe.
Why Black and Why Now?
The Public Black Art Project is meant to be intentional in affirming more than traditional White aesthetics and messages such as looking to the past for inspiration, how “people used to live” in “the good old days.” Inclusivity and welcoming require cultural signposts such as diverse public art in our space
Community Collaborative at Serenbe
Community Collaborative at Serenbe is a 501c3 organization created exclusively to identify and accomplish high impact initiatives for the continuous improvement of the hamlet known as Serenbe and its surrounding community.