In an 1892 speech, Ida B. Wells told her audience, “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” She lived these words confronting every social inequity she encountered. Students were invited to interpret ways in which they can shed light on truth through their art. Students have explored this idea through personal, political and social narratives—all of which gave representation to their truths, vision and experiences.  

Coordinators from the University of Tennessee, Tennessee State University, and Fisk University are excited to bring together both students and faculty mentors from these three distinguished institutions to engage in creative exchange. Exhibits will take place at Tennessee State University and Fisk concurrently from January 24 to February 10, and will be exhibited at the University of Tennessee Student Union Gallery from February 25 to March 26, 2022 .