Exhibition opens Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. and runs through March 27, 2026.
Opening reception
Jan. 23, 5 - 7 p.m. (Snow date: Jan. 30, 5 - 7 p.m.)
UNB Art Centre, East & West Galleries, Memorial Hall
Join us for the opening of Trayces, an exhibition by Gary Weekes, that explores Black skin, memory, and cultural lineage through 14 stunning photographic portraits. These works celebrate the tones, textures, and stories of Black skin across the diaspora. Meet the creative team behind the exhibition and experience this powerful visual narrative together.
Alongside Trayces, the UNB Art Centre continues its annual Black History Month project, honoring notable Black New Brunswickers who have fought, and continue to fight, for equality in the face of prejudice and discrimination.
Artist Talk with Gary Weekes
Feb. 5, 5 - 7 p.m. (Snow date: Feb. 6, 5 - 7 p.m.)
UNB Art Centre, East & West Galleries, Memorial Hall
Join artist Gary Weekes for an in-depth conversation about the making of Trayces. Discover the creative inspirations behind the work, the photographic and sculptural processes involved, and the cultural influences that shaped this series.
This session creates space for dialogue about representation, artistry, and the stories carried through Black skin.
Panel discussion: The Art of Belonging
March 21, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Snow date: March 28, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.)
UNB Art Centre, East & West Galleries, Memorial Hall
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, this community-centred conversation explores belonging, identity, and cultural histories.
Rooted in the themes of Trayces, the panel reflects on how our stories shape who we are and what it takes to build dignity and belonging across difference.
