The Somerville Museum plays host to the Sanctuary City exhibit, September 16 through November 1.

By Gina Ingrando

If you are in the area and happen to walk by the Somerville Museum, make sure you check out Sanctuary City, an exhibit curated by Julia Cseko, Community Curator. This exhibit will be on display from September 16 through November 19.

Julia Cseko began her practice while studying at the Federal University of Rio, in Brazil. Cseko has founded artists and organized exhibitions where she included artists fresh out of college in her experiences. After graduating with her MFA and SMFA she continued her practice in North America. She is currently an independent curator and educator.

Sanctuary City is “a collection of artworks that address ideas of immigration and community building. This exhibit will also explore the history of Somerville and the many immigrant groups that now call the city home.”

This exhibit features 12 women, PIBOC, LGBTQIA, and Latinx artists who speak about their own experiences as immigrants through their contemporary art. We also see how some experiences may have been similar for some of the artists. The exhibit consists of different pieces of art, such as award-winning comics and video installations.

General Admission for this exhibit is $5 and Event Admission is $10. Both are free to museum members. One Westwood Road, Somerville.  For more information visit: www.somervillemuseum.org