Black Love Now

Welcome to "Black Love Now," In this introductory episode, your host, Scarlett Taylor Wieliczki, an indie curator, explores the foundational concept of Christian love as the pillar of Black love.In This Episode:Christian Love as the Pillar of Black Love: Discover how Christian love, characterized by other-centered and other-focused interactions, forms the bedrock of Black love and community resilience.What to Expect from Future Episodes: Look forward to weekly upcoming episodes, including insightful discussions, artist profiles, and community stories.A Call to Action: Share your experiences with us! Where were you the first time you saw someone die online? Your stories are essential as we navigate these challenging topics together. Send me an email at blacklovenowpodcast@gmail.comCultural Highlights:Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture: Learn about the museum's recent acquisition of Charleston Slave Badges, a significant addition to their collection.1800 Happy Birthday Initiative: Discover how this powerful initiative sheds light on police violence and commemorates the lives lost.Episode Highlights:Understanding Christian Love: An exploration of how Christian love drives our interactions within the Black community, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.Audience Engagement: We invite you to share your personal experiences and reflections on witnessing online tragedies. Your stories help build a collective narrative.Cultural News: Stay informed about important developments in the Black art and cultural world, including major acquisitions and initiatives that address critical social issues.Join the Conversation:Email Us: Share your stories and thoughts with us at blacklovenowpodcast@gmail.comFollow Us on Social Media: Stay connected for updates and more engaging content.Tik Tok Link Instagram LinkSupport the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share "Black Love Now" with your friends and family. Your support helps us continue to bring important stories and discussions to the forefront

Thank you so much for listening to Black Love Now. I greatly appreciate your support.If you are interested in seeing images from the exhibition purchase the printed exhibition catalog on amazon or listen on audible.Also if you’d like to watch the artist talk it’s available on YouTube. If you are interested in having the show installed in your city send me an email at: Blacklovenowpodcast@gmail.comYours truly, Scarlett Taylor Wieliczki

Thank you so much for listening to Black Love Now. I greatly appreciate your support.If you are interested in seeing images from the show purchase the printed exhibition catalog on amazon or listen on audible.Also if you’d like to watch the artist talk it’s available on YouTube.

SHOW NOTES:- All the info you need to learn more about the Black Love Now exhibition and podcast is on our website. Seriously, go there! - Join the PATREON community for bonus perks!FROM TODAY’S PODCAST:-Ann Johnson’s website and Instagram- Vision Board for a Slave Girl cuz the plantation is too damn much- The Roux Collective is comprised of the following artists:- Rabéa Ballin- Ann Johnson - Delita Martin- Lovie Olivia-Print Houston, the goal was an equivalent to Photofest.-We are sensitive about our blues-Alta Vista Plantation -Lizzo Documentary SOCIALS:Black Love Now: Instagram | TwitterScarlett Market: Instagram | TwitterSCARLETT MARKET: Black Love Now is brought to you by Scarlett Market - an online resource for Private Sale and Post Sale Fine Art services. An art collection is only as strong as the services that support it: insurance, installation, conservation, storage, framing and so much more

SHOW NOTES:- All the info you need to learn more about the Black Love Now exhibition and podcast is on our website. Seriously, go there!- Join the PATREON community for bonus perks!Here is the audio accompaniment to the Black Love Now Exhibition-Track 1- Lisa E. Harris- Morning-Track 2- James Baldwin | Love has never been a popular movement-Track 3- Kendrick Lamar- Mother | Sober ft Beth Gibbons of Portishead-Track 4- Lisa E. Harris- Morning-Track 5- A Reading of Psalm 91 from the New International Version by Scarlett Taylor Wieliczki-Track 6- Kurt Carr- For Every Mountain-Track 7- Lisa E. Harris- Morning-Track 8- Solange- Things I Imagined-Track 9- Nina Simone- I wish I knew how it would feel to be free-Track 10- Lisa E. Harris- MorningSOCIALS:Black Love Now: Instagram | TwitterScarlett Market: Instagram | TwitterSCARLETT MARKET: Black Love Now is brought to you by Scarlett Market - an online resource for Private Sale and Post Sale Fine Art services. An art collection is only as strong as the services that support it: insurance, installation, conservation, storage, framing and so much more.

SHOW NOTES:- All the info you need to learn more about the Black Love Now exhibition and podcast is on our website. Seriously, go there!- Join the PATREON community for bonus perks!FROM TODAY’S PODCAST:-Jamie Robertson’s website and Instagram-Co-Host of the Podcast Where I See Me-Charting the Afriscape-Leon County, Texas (see map at the bottom of webpage)SOCIALS:Black Love Now: Instagram | TwitterScarlett Market: Instagram | TwitterSCARLETT MARKET: Black Love Now is brought to you by Scarlett Market - an online resource for Private Sale and Post Sale Fine Art services. An art collection is only as strong as the services that support it: insurance, installation, conservation, storage, framing and so much more.

SHOW NOTES:- All the info you need to learn more about the Black Love Now exhibition and podcast is on our website. Seriously, go there!- Join the PATREON community for bonus perks!FROM TODAY’S PODCAST:- Madelyn Sneed Gray’s website and Instagram- Daisha Board Gallery- Black Owned Gallery in Dallas, Tx - Erin Cluley Gallery- Dallas, Tx- Haussmann Millworks - The Human Condition Curated by Steven DaLuzSOCIALS:Black Love Now: Instagram | TwitterScarlett Market: Instagram | TwitterSCARLETT MARKET: Black Love Now is brought to you by Scarlett Market - an online resource for Private Sale and Post Sale Fine Art services. An art collection is only as strong as the services that support it: insurance, installation, conservation, storage, framing and so much more.

Black Love Now is a contemporary art exhibition which exclusively features African-American artists living and working in Texas. The Black Love Now podcast is an accompaniment to the exhibition where we chat with the artists one on one to gain insight into their creative process and what informs their work all leading up to the opening (October 1, 2022) of the exhibition at Nicole Longnecker Gallery in Houston, Tx.