Exhibitions
Beyond the Surface – Exploring Visibility in Print
Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print
May 2 – July 11, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 2nd | Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Galerie Myrtis is proud to present Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print, a group exhibition organized by the Legacy Print Council (LPC) and guest curated by Delita Martin. Featuring eleven artists, the exhibition examines the layered and often contested idea of visibility through the medium of printmaking.
The exhibition debuts the inaugural LPC portfolio alongside additional works by each participating artist, creating a dynamic conversation about presence, recognition, concealment, and power. Through diverse printmaking practices, the artists explore visibility not as a fixed state, but as an experience shaped by history, identity, and social context.
Grounded in the tactile language of print, the works move beyond surface appearances to consider how individuals and communities are seen, overlooked, exposed, and remembered in the digital age.
“Together, the eleven artists in this exhibition invite viewers to move beyond surface readings and into deeper engagement. They ask us to consider not only what is visible, but how we see, who is granted recognition, and what remains overlooked. Through the enduring and tactile language of printmaking, Beyond the Surface becomes both a space of reflection and a call to awareness, challenging us to reconsider our role as observers and participants in the ongoing act of making meaning visible.” – Delita Martin
Featured Artists: Chole Alexander, Rabea Ballin, Jamaal Barber, Maurice Evans, Ann Johnson, Grace Kisa, Delita Martin, Steve Prince, Rashaun Rucker, Jess Sabogal, and Shanna Stauss
Delita Martin, Beneath What Is Seen, Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print Portfolio, 2026
Relief, screen printing, lithography, and hand details, 20 x 16”
Moderated by Galerie Myrtis Founding Director Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, the conversation will explore the shared and individual narratives woven throughout the exhibition. Printmakers working across diverse mediums will discuss their methodologies and the deeper themes embedded in their work.
The program will conclude with an open Q&A, offering attendees a rare opportunity to connect directly with the artists and learn more about their current and upcoming projects.
Registration will be required
Limited seating
The program is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the breadth and historical context of printmaking. This intimate conversation will highlight the complexities of each artist’s practice and explore how they are contributing to the continued advancement of the medium.
Registration will be required
Each artist will elaborate on how their work relates to the portfolio and provide insights into the print they contributed, offering audiences a richer understanding of the project and its broader themes.
Registration will be required
Art Fairs
ExpoChicago
Reclaiming the Lens: Memory, Reflection, and Reclamation in Contemporary Black Art
Devin Allen
Devin Allen is an accomplished photographer and author who adeptly captures the experiences of African Americans, encompassing their joys, struggles, and realities. Allen’s dynamic imagery often portrays scenes from his hometown, presenting an alternative narrative to the prevalent depictions of the city and its inhabitants in the media. read the featured catalog entry for Devin
Tawny Chatmon
Tawny Chatmon’s work explores identity, heritage, and the beauty of Black childhood through richly layered portraiture. Working primarily with photography as a foundation, her practice expands into material processes that include hand-embroidery, beading, metallic pigments, and other mixed media that center Black children and families with dignity and grace. read the featured catalog entry for Tawny
M. Scott Johnson
M. Scott Johnson came of age in the sonic laboratory of Detroit techno—a site where Black futurity learned to inhabit circuitry, loop, and pulse. That machinic rhythm permeates his sculptural vocabulary, as syncopation and repetition are transposed into line, cut, and void. His sculptures embody an Afrosurrealist materialism: objects rooted in atavistic memory yet emerging like dream fragments in material form. read the featured catalog entry for Scott
Exhibitions
Art of the Collectors XI
Art of the Collectors XI
February 21 – April 18, 2026
Galerie Myrtis celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of championing artists, advancing cultural dialogue, and building community through art. Founded in 2006 in Washington, DC, and relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, in 2008, Galerie Myrtis has since become a vital cultural anchor in the city—recognized for its unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, cultural stewardship, and amplifying African American and African Diaspora voices.
To commemorate this milestone, the gallery will present a year-long series of exhibitions and public programs that reflect its enduring mission.
The anniversary year launches with Art of the Collectors XI, a curated exhibition highlighting exceptional works by African American and African Diasporic artists, spanning emerging talents to celebrated masters. The exhibition includes multi-media works from the estates of James Hill and Helen Jackson, among others, all available for purchase. A dedicated virtual viewing room will offer a rare opportunity to acquire works from the collections of renowned arts patron Arthur Lewis, alongside other noted collectors.
Together, these programs celebrate Galerie Myrtis’s legacy as a space where art, history, and community converge—and where collecting is understood as an act of generosity, stewardship, and connection across generations.
Upcoming Events
On February 28, 2026 (2:00 – 4:00 pm), Galerie Myrtis will host Art and Legacy, an intimate panel discussion exploring art collecting as an intergenerational practice. The panel features members of Dr. Myrtis Bedolla’s family—April Bedolla, Christopher Bedolla, Alex Hyman, and Jenell Steele—who will reflect on how Dr. Bedolla’s role as both matriarch and gallerist shaped the family’s shared passion for collecting. Moderated by Ky Vassor, Assistant Director, the conversation examines collecting as an act of preservation, care, and cultural continuity.
Portraits of the Bedolla-Hyman and Steele Families; Photographer: Ryan Stevenson, 2019
A special anniversary edition of Tea with Myrtis, Changamiré: A Tribute to Billie Holiday, will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. This curated listening salon features an intimate dialogue between acclaimed jazz vocalist Changamiré and Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, accompanied by vinyl selections from Seeking Billie: The Unusual Tribute to Billie Holiday. The program will also premiere Project 44, a new video series that connects Billie Holiday’s enduring legacy to the lived experiences of contemporary Black women. The LP will be available for purchase during the event.
artwork: April Bey, Can’t Fake Humble Just ‘Cause Yo Ass is Insecure, 2021
Digitally woven taspestry, metallic cord, glitter (currency), hand-sewing, epoxy resin on wood panel, 48 x 36”; Courtesy the Arthur Lewis Collection
Artist
James Seward Biography
Biography
James Seward was born in El Paso, Texas in 1979. He received his B.F.A at the Savannah College of Art and Design. He has exhibited in many galleries and several museums throughout the United States; His painting My Father in The Living Room of Our 10th House was accepted into the first Boochever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. In 2021, he was the recipient of the Peter S Reed Foundation grant. In 2024 he had a solo exhibition Embrace: Cinematic Moments at the Hudson River Museum. His work has been published in the LA Times, on the cover of Newsweek Magazine, Ritz Carlton Magazine, New American Paintings, and American Art Collector. He worked for several years as an assistant painter for the internationally renowned artist Jeff Koons. James currently lives in Brooklyn, NY.
image courtesy of the Hudson River Museum (hrm.org)
Artist
James Seward
James Leroy Seward is an American painter whose practice moves fluently between the intimacy of portraiture and the charged atmosphere of staged, cinematic encounter. Trained in illustration at Savannah College of Art and Design (BFA, 1998–2002) and shaped by formative studio experience as an assistant painter at Jeff Koons Studio (2005–2013), Seward brings rigorous craft to images that feel simultaneously contemporary and timeless.
Seward’s work has been recognized by major institutions and foundations, including the People’s Choice Award in the Outwin Boocheever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (2006) and the Peter S. Reed Foundation Grant (2021).
His recent solo exhibition, Embrace: Cinematic Moments by James Seward, was presented at The Hudson River Museum (Yonkers, NY) in 2023.
Across exhibitions and publications, Seward’s presence reflects a sustained engagement with the evolving language of contemporary painting—appearing in venues ranging from university art centers to New York and Los Angeles galleries and featured in outlets such as New American Paintings and Newsweek, among others.
This Is The Day Of My Dream, 2020
Oil on canvas
26 x 30
Art Fairs
Fuze Art Fair 2025
FUZE Caribbean Art Fair 2025
LOCATION: Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas
October 22 -26, 2025
Galerie Myrtis is pleased to participate in the FUZE Caribbean Art Fair at Booth A5. During the fair we are showcasing works by esteemed artists Morel Doucet, Fabiola Jean-Louis, and Ya La’ford.
The FUZE Caribbean Art Fair is an annual event held in conjunction with The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival. FUZE is dedicated to supporting the regional art ecosystem while connecting artists with new audiences and international platforms. Hosted by Baha Mar in Nassau, Bahamas, this year’s programming features master classes, culinary demonstrations, and live performances by internationally recognized artists, including the headliner, Lenny Kravitz.
Programming for FUZE includes a panel scheduled for Sunday, October 26th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. The discussion will offer insights on gallery representation and the relationship between artists and galleries. Moderated by Royann Dean, the conversation will feature Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, Amanda Coulson, and Blue Curry.
The fair will take place from October 22nd to 26th, running daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, Bahamas. Click here for ticket information.
artwork: Fabiola Jean-Louis, They’ll Say We Enjoyed It, 2017, Archival pigment print on hot press bright 320gsm, 33 x 26″
Exhibitions
Susan Goldman – The Origin of Self
Susan Goldman: The Origin of Self
November 8, 2025 – January 17, 2026
Opening Reception
Saturday, November 8 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Susan Goldman: The Origin of Self,” a comprehensive exhibition celebrating the 25-year journey, artistic evolution, and groundbreaking contributions of master printmaker, artist, curator, and filmmaker Susan Goldman.
The retrospective traces Goldman’s trajectory as a leading voice in contemporary printmaking, highlighting her involvement with both the historical aspects and future developments of the medium.
The exhibition examines her own practice—ranging from monotypes and screenprints to mixed media and limited-edition works on aluminum and paper—while also spotlighting her collaborative ventures through Lily Press®, the printmaking facility she founded in 2005.
Through Lily Press®, Goldman has collaborated with some of the most prominent voices in contemporary art, including Sam Gilliam, Keiko Hara, and Renée Stout, while also fostering emerging talent such as Halim Flowers. Together, these collaborations have expanded the possibilities of printmaking; preserving its legacy while advancing the medium.
WETA Arts episode featuring Susan Goldman
Programming:
Artist Talk | Saturday, November 15, 2025 | Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Panelists: Susan Goldman, Halim Flowers, Keiko Hara, and Renée Stout | Moderator: Dr. Myrtis Bedolla
This conversation brings together Goldman with artists who have collaborated at Lily Press. Goldman will provide a historical overview of Lily Press, charting its role as a hub for collaboration and innovation in printmaking. Panelists will share the themes explored in their own artwork and offer reflections on their experiences producing editions at Lily Press. .
Sam Gilliam: Modernism to Minimalism | Sunday, December 14th | Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm (Registration is required)
This program highlights Goldman’s professional relationship with the late Sam Gilliam and her role in producing his 2018 prints, including the School Bus series and Purple Through Violet to Green, which reflect Gilliam’s expanded visual aesthetic. The conversation will be accompanied by video clips of Gilliam’s interview from Midwest Matrix® and a discussion of his collaboration with master printer Lou Stovall.
Art Fairs
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Felandus Thames, Minute by Minute, 2024
Art Fairs
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