OH Art Foundation Presents
2nd Black History Festival of the Arts
The POWER of BELIEF
Featuring Solo Exhibition of Jeff Beckham
curated by Yue Ren
January 16th, 2026 – February 15th, 2026
Closing Reception I Artist Talk with Jeff Beckham
Feb.12th 2026, 6pm - 9:30pm I 7:30pm
2nd Annual Black History Festival of the Arts
The POWER of BELIEF
Solo Exhibition of Jeff Beckham Jr.
Opening reception, Friday | Jan 16th, 2026 | 7pm -10pm
Location: OH Art Foundation, 3rd fl. Gallery
1029 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609 inside of Zhou B Art Center
Closing reception @ 6pm I Artist talk event @ 7:30pm
Thursday | Feb 12th, 2026 | 6pm – 9:30 pm
Location: OH Art Foundation, 3rd fl. Gallery
1029 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609 inside of Zhou B Art Center
OH Art Foundation is pleased to announce The Power of Belief, a solo exhibition featuring the work of Jeffery Beckham Jr. On view from January 16th to February 15th, 2026, we invite all to join us for the exhibition opening on Friday, January 16th, from 7-10pm on the 3rd floor of the Zhou B Art Center.
The Power of Belief is a new solo exhibition by Jeffery Beckham Jr. that explores how faith, identity, and inner conviction shape the stories we live and the futures we imagine. Through vibrant acrylic paintings layered with symbolic crowns, ancestral patterns, and radiant color fields, Beckham invites viewers into a visual journey of transformation—one where belief becomes both mirror and roadmap.
Rooted in his Southern heritage and the lived experiences of the south side of Chicago where he was raised, this collection celebrates resilience, purpose, and the quiet strength found in moments of reflection. Each piece serves as a reminder that belief is not passive, it is an active force that guides, protects, and propels us toward who we are meant to be.
Bold, emotive, and deeply personal, The Power of Belief challenges viewers to consider their own truths and the unseen forces that shape their narratives. This show is an affirmation that within each of us lives a spark powerful enough to change our world.
Jeffery Beckham Jr. is a Chicago-based visual artist whose vibrant acrylic paintings explore identity, ancestry, and the power of belief. Blending bold color palettes, layered textures, and symbolic motifs rooted in African diasporic culture, his work reflects a commitment to telling stories that inspire transformation and collective uplift. Beckham’s practice is deeply influenced by his Southern family roots in Georgia, his lived experiences in Chicago, and his journey as a community-centered leader and technologist.
Best known for series such as Kingdom & Crowns and The Power of Belief, his paintings celebrate Black excellence, spiritual resilience, and intergenerational wisdom. Whether creating portraiture or abstract conceptual works, Beckham uses art as a vehicle for representation, healing, and the affirmation of purpose—inviting viewers to see themselves as the protagonists of their own narrative.
Beckham’s work has been exhibited in galleries and cultural institutions across Chicago, Miami and Atlanta. Outside the studio, he is the CEO of Chicago Scholars and Co-CEO/Founder of REACH Pathways, initiatives advancing educational equity and technology-driven access for underrepresented communities.
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