A new art exhibition showcasing the works of Virginia-born and Virginia–based artists has opened at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

Titled “Art of Freedom II,” the exhibition at the museum located at 122 W. Leigh St. features the works of painters, sculptors, illustrators, photographers, printmakers, jewelry designers, fabric artists and glass and wood artisans, the museum stated.

The works focus on a wide range of positive and negative issues that impact society, according to the museum. “Our hope is that those who experience the exhibition and participate in the related programs will examine their own interpretations of freedom and the Black experience,” according to the announcement.