Text reading 'Cheer to the Culture' in bold white font on a black background.

…a contemporary art exhibition by JENYES that celebrates the creativity, resilience, influence, and excellence of Black culture through bold visual storytelling and iconic imagery.

A portrait of an African American woman with dark, styled hair against a solid yellow background, wearing a red and pink garment and gold jewelry.
A person is wearing a baseball jersey and cap, with a cartoon face and an idol image on the jersey. The person is holding a baseball bat, and the background is solid yellow.
A person with short dark hair and striking blue eyes is holding a stack of colorful books against a yellow background. The person's face and arm are visible, and the books include titles such as The Bluest Eye and Love Toni Morrison.
Painting of a person with dreadlocks, holding a cigarette, against a yellow background. The person has intense eyes and is wearing a colorful shirt.
A woman with black hair, red lipstick, and a necklace wearing a red jacket and large black hat with a beige band, looking up against a yellow background.
Portrait of a person with dark skin and curly black hair, wearing glasses and a white jacket, sipping a red beverage from a wine glass, with visible tattoos on the chest and neck, and a yellow background.
Digital artwork of a man wearing a red baseball cap with a New York Yankees logo, a red jacket with black accents, and diamond earrings. He has dark skin, with a serious expression, and is showing three fingers.
A painting of a man with a shaved head and beard, wearing a green jacket over a red shirt, with a chain necklace, set against a yellow background.
Digital painting of a man with a long black beard, slicked-back hair, wearing a blue jacket with a gold chain and a yellow shirt, set against a solid yellow background.
A painting of a woman with dark hair holding a snake in front of her face, with a yellow background.

One unforgettable night celebrating art, identity, legacy, and the culture that continues to inspire it all.

On September 11, 2026, Cheers to the Culture brought more than 30 original works together at Alabama Contemporary Art Center’s AC Satellite in Mobile, Alabama. Surrounded by collectors, supporters, friends, and fellow creatives, JENYES transformed the gallery into a celebration of Black brilliance, personal history, and artistic evolution.

Explore the moments, the people, and the artwork that made JENYES’ first solo exhibition unforgettable.

People socializing in an art gallery with abstract paintings on white brick walls and exposed ceiling beams, some sitting on couches and others standing and walking around.

Curator: Micah Mermilliod | Alabama Contemporary Art Center

Photography + Videography: Ziare Perryman

Curator: ShaMyra Sylvester

Two men sitting on a bench in an art gallery, with colorful artwork behind them.
Two young men standing together in an art gallery, surrounded by other visitors and colorful artwork on the walls.
A man and a woman standing side by side indoors, with art and photographs displayed on the wall behind them. The man has dark dreadlocked hair, a beard, and tattoos, wearing a black shirt with white piping. The woman has short, styled dreadlocks, wearing a white blazer over a decorative inner top, and large earrings, smiling at the camera.
A woman with long dreadlocks and a tattoo on her shoulder smiling with a person wearing a fox mask and a costume. Others are visible in the background in an indoor setting.
Three men standing indoors, one in the foreground wearing sunglasses, a red LA baseball cap, a white T-shirt with a German eagle emblem, and holding a clear plastic cup. Two men are behind him, one wearing glasses, a black cap, and a black shirt, and
Two women standing beside a large, colorful portrait of a girl with blue eyes reading a book. One woman is wearing a floral-patterned dress, and the other is in a dark dress. Both women are smiling.
Two men stand side by side in an art gallery, leaning against a brick wall. The man on the left wears a plaid shirt, orange cap, and holds a wine glass and rosary beads. The man on the right wears a black polo shirt, gold chain, and also holds a wine
Four people are conversing in an art gallery. The man on the left wears a black cap and glasses, holding a small camera. The man in the middle has dreadlocks, a black cap, and a black T-shirt. The woman on the right has long dark hair, wearing a whit
Two men standing side by side in an art gallery, with one man holding a piece of paper and the other smiling, with artwork on the wall behind them.
Three people standing indoors at an event, with a brick wall and a wooden door in the background. The woman on the left wears glasses, a denim jacket, and a white dress, holding a phone and a cream-colored purse. The man in the middle has dreadlocks
A woman and a child looking at artwork on a gallery wall, in an art gallery with wooden stairs in the background.
A young man with a beard and short haircut looking at a display or artwork on a brick wall in an indoor gallery or museum space. He is wearing a brown shirt and a gold chain.
People viewing portrait artwork displayed on a gallery wall, including various images of Black individuals, some with murals or painted styles, with people standing in front of the artwork.
A group of young men are standing indoors, some talking and one looking directly at the camera. The background shows a brick wall and some people in the distance.
A man with a beard wearing a black LA cap and a black T-shirt, standing in an art gallery or event space, smiling at the camera. In the background, there are several women, some wearing black, standing and sitting, with art pieces on the wall behind
A man with glasses, a beard, and a floral shirt holding a canned drink, standing in an art gallery with colorful portraits on the wall. A woman with braided hair and glasses is in the background.
A smiling woman with curly hair, wearing a floral orange and white jacket, gold jewelry, and black stockings, sitting on a white chair indoors.
Three women smiling and standing together indoors. One woman in the foreground wears a Philadelphia Eagles football jersey. Two women are partially visible behind her, smiling.
Two women standing close together at an art gallery, smiling. One woman wears a colorful, patterned blouse and glasses, the other is in a sleeveless, dark top with dreadlocks, holding a bowl of popcorn.
Art gallery or exhibition space with people gathered and watching a woman speaking. Artwork on the walls including portraits and illustrations, with exposed brick and wooden ceiling beams illuminated by string lights.
A group of people gathered in an art gallery or studio, with some seated and others standing. Two individuals are at the front, smiling and embracing. Artwork is displayed on the walls, and there is a table with flowers and papers in the foreground.
Four people standing together at an indoor event, with a man in glasses drinking from a clear cup in the background.
Three people smiling and posing for a photo at an indoor event, two men and a woman, with the woman and one man holding drinks. Other attendees are visible in the background.
Two women stand together at an art gallery event, smiling at the camera. The woman on the left wears a white dress with lace details, glasses, and a shoulder bag. The woman on the right has dreadlocks, wears a black outfit with white piping, and hold
Three men standing together at an art gallery. They are posing for the photo with a white brick wall with paintings behind them. The man on the left is wearing a cap and a gray polo shirt, the man in the middle has curly hair and is wearing a black s
People viewing artwork at an art gallery or exhibition, with some individuals engaged and others examining the art.
A man with a beard and short hair, wearing a black T-shirt with yellow writing and a gold chain with a pendant, is sitting in a modern art gallery or event space. He is holding a plastic cup in one hand and pointing towards himself with the other. Be
A group of people socializing in an art gallery, including a man and woman sitting on a couch smiling and talking, with others standing and using their phones in the background.
Two people smiling and posing for a photo indoors, with a fire escape window behind them, one of them making a peace sign.
People gather in an art gallery or exhibition space with exposed brick walls and bright lighting. Some are viewing artwork on the walls, others are engaged in conversations. There's a seating area with chairs and a table with a bouquet of red roses,
People socializing inside an art gallery with colorful paintings on brick walls, some individuals are taking photos and engaging in conversation.
Group of people talking in an art gallery with brick walls and colorful artwork.
People gathering at an indoor art gallery or event space, socializing and sitting on couches, with artwork on the walls and an exposed brick wall on one side.
A group of people at an art gallery or event space with brick walls and artwork on display. Some people are standing and chatting, while others are seated or looking at their phones. The environment has an industrial aesthetic with exposed wooden bea
Two people stand close together in a gallery space, smiling at the camera. The person on the left has dark skin, dreadlocked hair, and is wearing a black shirt with white piping and black pants. The person on the right has dark skin, black hair, and
A group of people gathered in an art gallery with exposed brick walls and hanging artworks. Two people are standing in the center, smiling at the camera, holding shopping bags and drinks, with other attendees in the background.
Two people standing in the center of a crowded art gallery or event space, smiling at the camera. The person on the left has short dreadlocks and tattoos, wearing a black outfit with white lines. The person on the right has long dreadlocks, wearing a
Two people standing together at an art gallery event, smiling at the camera. The gallery has exposed brick walls, colorful artwork, and a group of people mingling in the background.
Two people standing in an art gallery, smiling at the camera. The man on the left has curly hair, a beard, and tattoos on his arms, wearing a black shirt and pants with white accents. The woman on the right has blonde hair, tattoos on her chest and a
People socializing and talking at an art gallery or exhibition space with colorful artworks on the walls and a green carpeted area.
Two women with glasses and colorful hair sitting side by side at an art gallery, smiling at the camera. One holds a handheld fan and wears headphones around her neck. A group of people are standing in the background against brick walls with colorful
A group of diverse people, including women and children, are gathered inside an art gallery or exhibition space. The setting features exposed brick walls, wooden stairs, and modern lighting. Some individuals are engaging in conversation, while others
Three people standing together inside a gallery or event space, posing for a photo. One woman is holding a colorful flyer, while a young girl holds a toy gun and is wearing a traditional fox mask. A man with dreadlocks stands beside them. The backgro
Two women smiling and looking at the camera at an indoor event with many people in the background. One woman has dark hair and tattoos on her arm, and the other has blonde dreadlocks and tattoos on her shoulder.
Three women embracing and smiling inside an art gallery or studio space with exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling beams.
A man and a woman are hugging and smiling at the camera inside a room with light-colored walls and a black-framed window, with the woman wearing a dark necktie and the man wearing a colorful shirt with flamingos and palm trees.
People gathered at an art gallery, woman smiling at camera holding a phone, others looking at artwork, brick walls, colorful paintings
A man and woman standing together inside an art gallery, smiling at the camera. The gallery has exposed brick walls and various artworks hanging.
A woman with dark skin, glasses, and a golden crown stands inside an art gallery, smiling and holding a black shopping bag. Behind her are colorful portraits of women with diverse hairstyles on yellow canvases. The gallery has white walls, exposed br
Group of five diverse young adults smiling at an indoor social event, standing against a brick wall, with art on the walls and a wooden window frame behind them.
A group of diverse young people at a social gathering, smiling and taking a selfie together in an indoor setting with brick and painted walls, some artwork on the walls.
Three women are engaged in conversation in an indoor setting. One woman is wearing a crown and glasses, smiling, holding a phone. The other women are wearing casual clothing, and one of them is raising her arm. The background features a wall with a g
A group of four people, two women and two children, standing in front of artwork with portraits of people on a gallery wall. One woman is holding a poster of a girl with books, and everyone is smiling.
A group of people at an art gallery with paintings on the walls. Three men are in the center talking, one holding a camera. Other visitors are looking at artwork and socializing.
Two women are hugging at a social gathering in an art gallery with exposed brick walls and colorful artwork. One woman has long dreadlocks and the other woman wears glasses and a headwrap. In the background, there are other people, including a woman
Two smiling women dressed in black and floral patterned tops and yellow grass skirts, standing in what appears to be an arts and crafts studio, with shelves of supplies behind them.
Group of four women in an art gallery, with a brick wall and art piece in background. One woman is standing and making a peace sign, another is sitting with headphones, a third woman is looking at her phone, and a fourth woman is in the background.
Two men with dark skin standing together at an indoor event, shaking hands and smiling at the camera. The man on the left has dreadlocks, is wearing a black cap with white text, a gold chain, and a gray hoodie. The man on the right has a black cap ba
A man and a woman with dreadlocks are standing close together, holding hands, and looking into each other's eyes inside an art gallery with brick walls and colorful artwork.
A young man with dreadlocks and a white hoodie sitting indoors on a white chair, making a peace sign with his right hand. Behind him, there are colorful artworks on the wall, including a woman with short hair in bright colors. The setting appears to
Two people posing indoors, one man and one woman, both making peace signs and smiling, standing near a ladder and a speaker.
People gathered in an indoor industrial-style space with exposed brick walls, some standing and some sitting, during a social event or gathering.
Two people smiling and posing together inside an art gallery, with colorful artwork behind them. The woman on the left has glasses, braided hair, and is holding a framed artwork. The man on the right has dreadlocks and tattoos, wearing a black patter
A group of people gathered around a table with an open magazine and various pamphlets, featuring a tall red vase with a large bouquet of green leaves and red flowers, in an indoor setting with a brick wall and framed poster in the background.
Two men standing side by side in an art gallery with paintings behind them, one wearing a black shirt with white embroidery and the other in a white suit.
A man with dreadlocks wearing a dark cap and green t-shirt is looking at his phone, standing in front of a large colorful portrait of a bald man with a beard on a yellow background.
Two people standing in front of a large, colorful painting of a woman with dark hair, red lipstick, and wearing a large black hat, in an art gallery setting.
Two women sitting side by side, one with medium skin and braided hair wearing glasses and a striped shirt, the other with dark skin wearing a white cap, striped shirt, and jewelry, in an indoor setting with a yellow and colorful background.
A smiling woman with glasses and long braids, and a smiling man wearing a white cap and a striped shirt, stand together with their arms around each other. They are in an indoor space with a colorful wall and a large portrait in the background.
Two people, a man and a woman, standing together indoors. The man has dark, curly, spiky hair and a goatee. The woman has long dark hair and is smiling, wearing a white lace off-shoulder top and hoop earrings.
A man and a woman posing together at an art gallery, with artwork displayed on the wall behind them.
Two young men with dreadlocks, one with tattoos, posing with their arms around each other inside a casual indoor space with people in the background. One man wears a black outfit with white piping, the other wears a gray hoodie and sweatpants.
Three women engaged in conversation in an indoor setting. One woman has long braided hair and is wearing a black shirt. The second woman has curly hair, glasses, and is wearing a yellow shirt. The third woman has dreadlocks, a backwards baseball cap,
A young man with dreadlocks wearing a black cap with the text "Cheer Quotes Culture" and a black T-shirt with a graphic design, standing indoors with a blurred background of a brick wall and framed artworks.
Two women engaged in conversation at an indoor gathering, with a blurred background including other attendees and a staircase.
A man and woman standing together indoors, holding a portrait of a woman with natural hair and a confident expression. The man is wearing a black t-shirt with a necklace, and the woman is dressed in a black strapless dress with tattoos on her arms an
Two men engaged in conversation at a social gathering, one holding a drink. The background includes a woman smiling and shelves with various items.
Two women smiling and posing together at an art exhibition, standing in front of colorful artwork and a brick wall, with a table and flowers in the foreground.
A woman with dreadlocks wearing glasses, a white strapless top, and green ripped jeans, holding a phone, standing against exposed brick and white walls in an art gallery or studio.
Two women smiling, one holding a drink and a phone, the other wearing glasses and a white dress with small floral pattern, in an indoor setting with a blurred background.
Two women smiling, one in a white dress with colorful beaded jewelry and glasses, and the other in a green shirt with a black cap worn backwards, standing inside a store.
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