VCUarts Lecture Series: Amber Esseiva (B.A. ’12) “A Love Letter to Amaza Lee Meredith”

Join Amber Esseiva, Senior Curator at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, for an evening dedicated to the making of Dear Mazie, an exhibition exploring the life and work of Amaza Lee Meredith, the first known Black queer woman to practice as an architect in the United States. This lecture will delve into the extensive research behind the exhibition, highlighting Meredith’s pioneering contributions to architecture, education and queer history. Esseiva will also discuss the collaborative process behind the exhibition, which brought together archivists, architects, designers, and artists to honor Meredith’s legacy. This conversation will provide a deeper understanding of how archival material, creative vision and contemporary perspectives intersect in bringing this trailblazing figure’s story to life. Details: Tues., Feb. 4, 2025 Doors open 5:00 p.m. Lecture: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Reception: 6:30-7:30 p.m. In-person at: Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU 601 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 This is a hybrid event. Please register to attend in person at the ICA or virtually via Zoom. Learn more about the VCUarts Lecture Series.