A Radical Care of Imagination featuring A.J. Haynes - a Birthrite Exhibition

Step into a powerful celebration of creativity, care, and cultural storytelling at the 2026 Birthrite Exhibition. Hosted by the Ashé Cultural Arts Center, this dynamic showcase invites visitors to explore the intersections of imagination, identity, and radical care through compelling visual and experiential works.

At the heart of the exhibition is The Mothership by A.J. Haynes, a thought-provoking piece that reimagines nurturing, futurity, and collective healing through a bold artistic lens. Paired with the exhibition’s broader theme, A Radical Care of Imagination, the experience challenges audiences to reflect on how creativity can serve as a tool for transformation and empowerment.

Featured Artists: A.J. Haynes, Abijah Wood-Dawson, Alicia Johnson-Black, Alphonse Waples, Angela Franklin, Antoine Prince, Bailey Hutchison, Carlos Talbott, Catherine Broussard, Charlie Vaughn, Cherice Harrison-Nelson, Christine Domingue Bagneris, Courtlyn Sholar, Danielle Keys, Darlene Bigus-Doheny, Dionne Ray, Dominique Nantambu, Dyvonne Burton, Elizabeth Arias, Ellen Cruz-Hampton, Emre Karaglue, Estelle Lewis, Gabrielle Tolliver, Georgia Gresham, Jamie Chiarello, Jasimen Phillips, Kamahl Grant, Kara Rayes, Kennedy Sarrazin, Makayla Howard, Malaika Burke, Maya Pen, Melody Daniels, Michon Siraj, N'iya'Oni, Nana Kumi, Pam Goncalves, Saragine Valris, Sean Clark, Shaina Simmons, Sharika Mahdi, Shannon Foley, Timya James, Tracey Elizabeth Taylor, Valentin Valris

On View: April 18, 2026 – August 1, 2026

Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Location: Ashé Cultural Arts Center | 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd