In celebration of Black History Month 2025, the City of Bellevue and MG2 presents "Voices Unbounded," an exhibit featuring the work of 21 Pacific Northwest Black artists on display at City Hall in February and March. The exhibit is curated by Jay Taylor, architect at MG2 and Jerry Lee, executive director at MG2 Foundation. The exhibit includes paintings, photography, sculptures, textiles and fashion.
Visitors can view the exhibit during business hours, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and evenings when City Hall is open for public meetings or events. Featured artworks include:
- Ruth Esther (fashion)
- Nansare Consolata (fashion)
- Marcel Jackson (fashion)
- Esther Ervin
- Jacob Lawrence
- Clifford Crawford
- Ben Ruffins
- Danny Shedwin
- Jay Taylor
- Bryon Stewart
- Yadesa Bojia
- Tsehaye Afwerke
- Carol Rashanna Williams
- Valerie Washington
- Perri Rhoden
- Rajaa Gharbi
- Jim Coley
- Robert Horton
- Jonarra Swanson
- Barry Johnson
- Robert Horton
- Earnest Thomas
Opening Reception
An opening reception took place on Feb. 19 at City Hall, with performances by Voices of Black Folk and Roz McCommon.
Sponsors
- Onyx Fine Arts Collective
- MG2
- Engel & Volkers Fontanez Laing Team
- Ezell’s Famous Chicken
- CloudVue
For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452-7855 or email diversity@bellevuewa.gov. For complaints regarding accommodations, contact Bellevue’s ADA/Title VI administrator at 425-452-6168. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711.