Joyce J. Scott & Friends

Joyce J. Scott & Friends

7 February - 21 March 2026

Mobilia Gallery, 348 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA

Joyce J. Scott and Friends is group exhibition featuring the work of the renowned bead artist, Joyce J. Scott, and twelve artists who have been mentored by Scott and influenced by her work.

Join us during Black History Month (February) with work that embodies Scott’s mission to address, educate, inspire and uplift, reflecting the artist's narrative of what it means to be Black in America.

Scott wields her sharp wit and humour to masterfully create bold, sculptural objects, bringing to light and driving home difficult topics such as racism, sexism, patriarchal structures, and the African diaspora.

Acknowledged for her accomplishment with numerous accolades, including four honorary doctorates and a 2016 McArthur Fellowship.

Joyce J. Scot t ’s dynamic work has elevated contemporary beadwork as a relevant art form. Scott’s passion for the arts, and commitment to social reform through her work has made her an icon for the contemporary art world.

Participating artists:
Tracy Beale,
Annet Couwenberg,
Linda De Palma,
Oletha Devane,
Espi Frazier,
Grayce Johnson,
Pam Li,
Randi Reiss McCormack,
Karen “Sam” Norgard,
William Rhodes,
and Teresa Sullivan.

Joyce J. Scott and Friends will be on view at Mobilia Gallery, 348 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA from 7 February – 21 March 2026.

An opening reception will be on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.