Threads of Light: Stories, Legacy, & Innovation
Fri, Apr 24
|MAP360 Gallery
A private opening & reception to the youth-powered exhibition, 'Threads of Light: Stories, Legacy, & Innovation'.


Time & Location
Apr 24, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
MAP360 Gallery, 1 Court Square, Montgomery, AL 36106, USA
About the event
You’re invited to a private opening to Threads of Light: Stories, Legacy, & Innovation. Threads of Light is a youth-powered exhibition showcasing original works created through the Children’s Museum of Montgomery Winter/Spring Residency, led by Cecilia Garnier, M.Ed. This collection represents the creativity, voice, and innovation of Montgomery students across three signature workshops: • “Stitched Stories” – featuring textile works by Capital Heights 8th graders and Percy Julian art students, inspired by G's Bend, heritage, identity, and storytelling • “Light, Legacy & Innovation” – featuring illuminated STEM-based artworks by Seth Johnson 3rd graders, honoring Black innovators through circuitry and design • “Sustainable Fashion” – featuring wearable art by the Percy Julian Fashion Club, transforming recycled materials into bold expressions of creativity and sustainability. This special evening offers a first look at the exhibit, as well as an opportunity to celebrate what is possible when young people are given space to create, explore, and be heard. This exhibition…