Reverence: An Archival Altar, curated by Arvia D. Walker, is an art-based project that celebrates the unique stories of the everyday person held as the “greats and giants” within the local Black community of New Haven. Through the memory work of story collection, Reverence brings together the power of archival preservation and the sacred practice of ancestor veneration through altars. Archives are altars and the act of altar building is a deeply powerful practice that grounds viewers in the belief that all Black folks deserve to be witnessed and revered. We thank the families of the giants who are featured in the exhibition: Mrs. Syla Alexandria Artis Branch, Mr. James Brantley Sr., Ms. Juanita Keen Cooper, Mrs. Elizabeth Fain, Mrs. Annie Huckaby, Mrs. EllaNora Price, Mr. Douglas McClure, and Mr. Edward Gillespie Benedict Miller III. Exhibition Opening is free and open to the public. Opening Hours: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Exhibition Dates: Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, November 23, 2025 Regular Gallery Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. More Information: nxthvn.com/events / hello@nxthvn.com