Author Larry Reni Thomas speaks on the impact of Black Americans in Wilmington, N.C. // Video by William Paul Thomas.

Join us Friday, July 23, 6 to 9 p.m. in Wilmington, N.C. during the Fourth Friday reception for "Continuum of Change" that features artwork by Dare Coulter, Clarence Heyward, Jermaine Powell, Sloane Siobhan, William Paul Thomas and a student installation from DREAMs of Wilmington. The DREAMs youth worked with artists Fritzi Huber and Israel Sorenson.

“Continuum of Change” is on view at 216 N. Front Street through August 28. Gallery hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Learn more about the exhibition and the historical figures at 1897ilm.com and blackonblackproject.com.

The Wilmington Fourth Friday Gallery Walk is a self-guided tour that’s coordinated by The Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County.