The Clark County Office of Public Arts presents
Exhibiting
June 4, 2025 – July 24, 2025
At Pearson Community Center Gallery
1625 W Carey Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Sunday
About the Exhibition:
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates the legacies of those who fought for freedom and those who continue to fight against racial injustice. Juneteenth is celebrated each year through parades, family reunions, and barbecues. An assortment of food- some red, some not- is shared for these celebrations including greens, black-eyed peas, grilled meats, and red-hued foods such as watermelon, red velvet cake, and red punch. In many West African cultures, the color, red symbolizes strength, spirituality, and life and death. Red foods and drinks have been a major way of commemorating the legacy of resilience. The importance of red foods and non-red foods can be traced back to the continent of Africa. The exhibition explores food as a part of culture, family traditions, and to celebrate the culinary history of the African diaspora.
Along with food-themed art, there is a side exhibition of art that reflects on heritage, identity, and culture.
About the Juror
Born and raised in Las Vegas, Tameka Henry is a devoted wife, mother of four, and lifelong advocate for women, children, and working families. As Executive Director of The Obodo Collective, she leads efforts to fight poverty through housing support, child care referrals, food access, and community farming at 1300 C Street in the Historic Westside.
Tameka serves on numerous local and regional boards focused on education, equity, and empowerment. She co-founded Rise Up Nevada and works closely with Head Start, Acelero Learning, and Make It Work Nevada. Elected to the Clark County School Board in 2024, she champions family voice in education and believes every parent is their child’s first and strongest advocate.
Featured Artists
Summabird, David Lampel, Terrance Richard, Jasmin Bryant, Neri Andrade, Cory Harper, Ainsley Osawa, Deandre Marshall, Narz Dela Rosa, Kat Brown, Angel Carillo-Lopez, Jazzanae Warmsley, Karina Soleiman, Richard Roberts, Sani Nikole, Ayden Roberts, Christina “PSYCHEDELIC CHOLA” Flores, Montasysia Yuneek, LaRon Emcee, Zah’mauree Beard, Christine Gray
Youth Artists from Melvin Ennis Center:
Alondra Hernandez, John Hernandez, Ryan Rios, Kevontay Mickinzie, Zydrian Melena, Isaac Hernandez, Anthony Espinoza, Aaron Rios, Alexandria Euceda-Reyes, Ariana Luna, Aeden Lopez