Exhibit At Brushwood Center Celebrates Environmental Justice Leaders

RIVERWOODS, IL — With its newest exhibit, set to open Sunday, the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods will celebrate the contributions of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) environmental justice leaders. The art exhibition is free and open to the public.

According to the Center, "Vigilance: Learning from the Legacies of BIPOC Environmental Leaders," features artists of all ages, including professionals and students. The exhibition is hosted in partnership with Insight Advocacy, an organization that promotes visibility and inclusion on the North Shore of Chicago.

"This exhibition highlights the environmental struggles faced by communities of color, and the leaders who have fought for their communities to create change," said Julia Kemerer, director of arts and administration at Brushwood Center. "Insight Advocacy's original exhibit, 'Dynamic Today,' with Unlimited Potential, became the inspiration for this brand-new collaborative exhibition, 'Vigilance.' We hope that 'Vigilance' will be inspirational for everyone."

Participating artists in the "Vigilance" exhibition include: Gabriela Burlamaqui, Ciree Harris, Hayes Harries, Janea D. Harris, Mechiya Jamison, Nora Moore Lloyd, Camila Quintana Sinisterra, Vicky Tesmer, and Lynn West.

The exhibition runs through May 5 at 21850 N. Riverwoods Road. A free opening reception is planned for 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at the Center's website.