Provided by ARTfactory
“Beyond the Frame” featuring Dion Pollard & Levi Robinson Closing Saturday, Sept. 19
About the Exhibition
The ARTfactory, in partnership with The Black Art Today Foundation, is pleased to present “Beyond the Frame,” a compelling exhibition featuring the work of Levi Robinson and Dion J. Pollard. On view from Sept. 19, 2026, the exhibition brings together two accomplished artists whose distinct visual languages converge in a shared exploration of Black identity, cultural memory, resilience, and the power of narratives to shape how we understand ourselves, our communities, and our histories.
While a frame traditionally defines the physical boundaries of a work of art, this exhibition asks viewers to consider what exists beyond those edges: the histories that shape us, the stories that remain untold, and the lived experiences that continue long after we leave the gallery. Through richly textured surfaces, layered symbolism, and emotionally resonant portraiture, Robinson and Pollard invite audiences into conversations that transcend the canvas and challenge us to reconsider how identity, memory, and hope are constructed.
Exhibition programming sponsored by Micron. *Artwork available for purchase.
Contact jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org for pricing inquiries.
Upcoming Events
ARTfactory Presents Patient Zero — A Haunting Group Exhibition Featuring Over 70 Works by 53 Artists
Artist Reception: Saturday, Oct. 3, 6 to 8 p.m. – RSVP
In conjunction with ARTfactory’s annual Factory of Fear event and fundraiser, the Caton Merchant Gallery is proud to announce the opening of Patient Zero: An Exhibition, a juried group exhibition featuring over 70 compelling works of art by 53 talented artists from across the DMV region.
Running from Oct. 3 through Nov. 1, 2026, Patient Zero blurs the line between fine art and immersive storytelling. Inspired by this year’s terrifying Factory of Fear theme, Outbreak, the exhibition transforms the gallery into a chilling archive of mysterious events, unsettling discoveries, and the unknown.
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