LAKE WALES – Mark your calendars for an enriching evening at the Lake Wales Arts Council on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for the opening reception of “Sacred Currents: Spirituality in African Art.” Be among the first to experience this compelling exhibition that delves into the profound spiritual and meaningful dimensions embedded within African visual culture. This special “Art + After Hours” event offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a curated selection of works that beautifully illustrate how African communities have long expressed, channeled, and navigated the unseen through art.
During the reception, you’ll have the chance to intimately encounter pieces that bridge the earthly and the divine, connecting the living with the ancestral, and the individual with the communal. The exhibition thoughtfully explores significant themes such as the Art of Protection, revealing objects created to safeguard and ward off negative forces; Art in Ceremony, showcasing the vital role of artistic expression in rituals and celebrations; and Art in Grief and Memorialization, highlighting the powerful ways art honors the departed and preserves collective memory within specific African cultures.
This free event provides a welcoming space to engage with the art, spark conversations with fellow attendees, and celebrate the rich tapestry of African artistic heritage.
The Lake Wales Arts Council is located at 1099 Hwy. 60 E. For more information , please visit www.lakewalesartscouncil.org.
