Exhibition of Photos from Tricia Messeroux's Engineers of Equality

Westbury Arts is proud to present an exhibition of selected images from the coffee table book, Toddlewood's Engineers of Equality Project, by director and photographer Tricia Messeroux. This project, born in response to the death of George Floyd, uses children as models to recreate images of civil rights leaders, past and present, and to teach about Black History. The children are juxtaposed next to the trailblazing activist they are dressed up to represent. This book is a powerful learning tool for both children and adults all over the nation. The young models not only capture the image, but also the spirit, of the people they represent. Tricia Messeroux has said, "I am encouraged to use my God-given creativity as an opportunity to teach, uplift and inspire our future change-makers and our communities at large."

The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Westbury Arts. This event will featuring a talk by director and photographer Tricia Messeroux. The evening will also feature a brief presentation by Laura Harding, Esq., the President of ERASE Racism, the regional civil rights organization based on Long Island. The presentation will reflect on the ways in which the exhibition connects to and enriches Black History Month and the work of her organization.
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Gallery Hours
Following the Opening Reception, the exhibition will be open throughout February on:
Thursdays 12 - 4 PM | Fridays 2 - 6 PM | Saturdays 10 AM - 2 PM

The Gallery will be open for additional hours on Tuesday, February 21 and Wednesday, February 22 from 12 - 4 PM.