"What We Do, We’ve Always Done" Opening Reception

Join us for the opening reception for "What We Do, We’ve Always Done" by Bria Edwards. Curated by Lauren Davidson, the exhibition highlights the rich and often overlooked legacy of Black cowboy culture in Maryland and the surrounding region. Through paintings, photography, and video, Edwards offers an intimate look at Black riders, their traditions, and the landscapes that sustain them. Rooted in more than two years of immersive research, including conversations with riders whose stories span from before the Civil War to today, the exhibition celebrates Black leisure and the joy, pride, and resilience embedded in these traditions. Edwards challenges narrow narratives about who belongs in American cowboy culture, affirming the essential role Black horsemen and horsewomen continue to play. At its heart, the exhibition is both a celebration and a reclamation, honoring generations of Black riders whose presence has shaped community, culture, and a living American tradition.

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