Jabari Jefferson's "Sacred Spaces" Exhibit in Annapolis Combines Black Art, History & Family Stories

WETA Arts host Felicia Curry visits the the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, Maryland to explore “Sacred Spaces,” a powerful exhibition by D.C. multimedia artist Jabari Jefferson. Through sculpture, mixed media, and installation, Jefferson reflects on family, migration, gentrification, and community resilience.

Curated by Martina Dodd, the exhibition connects Jefferson’s personal story as a fifth-generation Washingtonian to the museum’s mission: to preserve and share African American stories that shaped Maryland and the nation. Executive Director Chanel Johnson and others share how this historic site—once Mount Moriah AME Church, nearly lost to demolition—became a vibrant center for Black art, storytelling, and resistance.

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This video is part of "WETA Arts," a monthly magazine-style program from WETA that celebrates the visual and performing arts in the Washington, DC area. Host Felicia Curry explores the DC arts scene and presents a variety of stories, profiles, and discussions, introducing emerging and established artists alike.

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