Celebrating the Divine Power of Black Identity, Love, and Legacy

At AAHMSNJ Newtonville (Martin Luther King Center)

661 Jackson Road, Newtonville, NJ 08346

FREE. Donations are encouraged.

AAHMSNJ will host an exhibit entitled, "Grace in Their Image," by Pleasantville artists Ty Lewis at our Newtonville museum from Monday, July 14 to Saturday, September 27. AAHMSNJ Newtonville is located in the Dr. Martin Luther King Center, 661 Jackson Road, Newtonville.

Multidisciplinary artist and cultural advocate Ty Lewis' latest visual art exhibit, "Grace in Their Image" is a transformative celebration of Black women, Black men, and the divine connection that unites and empowers them.

Opening under the banner of Lewis' creative production company, Art By Ty Lewis, the exhibit showcases deeply personal and richly textured works that highlight themes of vulnerability, representation, protection, and love. Drawing inspiration from his faith, his family, and the lived experiences of the Black community, Lewis uses vibrant colors, abstract backgrounds, and symbolic storytelling to reframe narratives and stir the soul.

"This exhibit is about restoring sacred visibility to the often-overlooked beauty, strength, and tenderness within Black relationships — especially how Black men and women hold space for one another with grace," says Lewis.

Lewis, a Pleasantville native and current Social Work student at Stockton University, has emerged as a rising force in the arts with a message rooted in healing and restoration. His artistry spans painting, poetry, acting, directing, and playwriting — bridging disciplines to tell layered stories of hope, heritage, and holiness.

"Grace in Their Image" builds on Lewis's acclaimed body of work that has been featured at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts in Millville, The Noyes Garage of Stockton University, Rec Philly, and the nationally recognized Black Boy Art Show. He is also a published author and contributor to the Amazon bestseller I Love You: Letters of  Love from Black Men to Black Boys.

This exhibit is not just a gallery of art — it is a sacred offering. It's about declaring that Black breath, Black beauty, and Black love are divine.