Welcome to The Sacred Spaces Collective

The Sacred Spaces Collective is a multidisciplinary cultural initiative that creates exhibitions, wellness experiences, and community-centered projects rooted in Black, Brown, and Indigenous traditions of resilience, spirituality, and collective healing.

This exhibition explores the Black Madonna as a symbol of resilience, transformation, and reverence, alongside broader expressions of sacredness in Black, Brown and Indigenous communities through visual art, performance, sound, and storytelling.

Our goals are to create spaces for healing, dialogue, and reflection; amplify underrepresented & marginalized voices; foster community engagement through art and wellness programming; and collaborate with partners who share our vision of cultural and spiritual transformation.

The exhibition highlights a dynamic roster of local, national, and international Black, Brown & Indigenous artists, including painters, sculptors, performance artists, sound artists, and healers, all exploring sacred themes through diverse mediums.

We are committed to creating an inclusive experience by offering wheelchair-accessible spaces, ASL interpretation, sensory kits, virtual tours, and multilingual materials to ensure that all visitors can engage fully with our exhibitions and programs.

The exhibition will be open to the public at the Urban Arts Space in Columbus, Ohio, from July to August 2026. Detailed information about visiting hours, programs, and special events will be announced closer to the opening date.

Through artist talks, sound baths, workshops, performances, film screenings, and collaborative rituals, we intentionally design programs that invite participation, conversation, and shared reflection across different communities and generations.

Yes. We actively seek thoughtful partnerships and sponsorships to support our exhibitions, programming, accessibility initiatives, and artist honorariums. Please contact us for more information about how we can work together.

We believe in equitable pay for creative labor. Through grants, donations and partnerships we hope to provide all artists with honorariums. Additionally, our curators are paid a living wage that reflects the scope of their work, including exhibition development, public programming, and community engagement.

Yes, many of the works in The Black Madonna & Other Sacred Spaces may be available for purchase. Pricing and availability will be listed in the exhibition materials, and inquiries can be directed to the curatorial team. 100% of all sales goes to the artist(s).

There are many ways to support our work— including volunteering, attending programs, donating, becoming a sponsor, or sharing our mission with others. Contact us directly to learn how you can get involved in building sacred, creative spaces.

Follow us on Instagram at @SacredSpacesCollective for updates on exhibitions, programming, and opportunities. You can also reach out via email if you are interested in volunteering, collaborating, donating, or sponsoring future projects.