Gallery Reception with The Artist Oliver James

The Game We Play

A solo exhibition by The Artist Oliver James

Reception: March 26, 2026 6-8 pm

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Patricia Barland Gallery

The Game We Play is a new series from The Artist Oliver James. A play on "The Debt You Owe," a previous series about national wealth built on native land, this new series aims to put the focus on Black towns, cities, and communities that disappeared overnight. An attempt at celebrating what was created, but also a realization of a current reality in their absence. While there isn't a monopoly on gentrification, it's a game that African Americans know all too well. A game of cultural, mental, and physical survival on the move.

This exhibit is on view in our Patricia Barland Gallery from February 25-April 7, 2026.