It Won’t All Wash Away by Britnee Scott
Schedule
6/20/2026– Curator’s Preview (Invite Only)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
6/20/2026– Opening Reception (RSVP Here)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7/11/2026– Limited-Edition Merch Drop (RSVP Here)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
7/19/2026– Artist Talk: In Conversation with Britnee Scott (RSVP Here)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
8/1/2026– Laugh Out Loud, Comedy Night at the Gallery (RSVP Here)
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
8/15/2026– Creative Workshop: Layering, Memory & Material (RSVP Here)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
8/22/2026– Community Conversation: What Remains — Art, Identity & Remembrance (RSVP Here)
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
8/29/2026– Closing Reception (RSVP Here)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
About the Exhibit
It Won’t All Wash Away brings together a body of work that confronts the idea of cleansing—what can be removed, and what remains no matter how much time, pressure, or silence is applied. Through layered color, graffiti marks, and symbolic imagery, the exhibition explores memory, identity, faith, and history as forces that cannot be erased.
Across the works, there is a recurring tension between softness and resistance—flowers blooming where destruction is expected, figures holding stillness in chaotic environments, and symbols of protection existing alongside warning and harm. Water, cleansing, and renewal are implied, but never absolute. What these pieces suggest is that some things—truth, experience, cultural memory—do not dissolve. They settle deeper, reshape themselves, and re-emerge.
The exhibition moves between personal and collective narratives, asking viewers to consider what persists beneath the surface. What do we carry forward, whether we choose to or not? What remains after systems attempt to overwrite or silence?
It Won’t All Wash Away is not about despair—it is about endurance. It is about the parts of us, and our histories, that refuse disappearance.
About the Artist: Britnee Scott
Britnee Scott is a self-taught contemporary and graffiti artist from Washington, D.C., who has been creating art since the age of seven. Growing up surrounded by the city’s rich history, museums, and cultural institutions, her artistic foundation was shaped by early exposure to historical narratives, legendary figures, and visual storytelling.
Her work draws inspiration from pivotal historical events and influential leaders who have made lasting, positive contributions to the world. Through bold imagery and expressive techniques, Scott addresses themes of world peace, social justice, and advocacy within Black culture, honoring the resilience and activism of her ancestors. While discrimination impacts many communities, her work confronts the African American experience as an ongoing and necessary conversation.
Exhibit Programming
Artist Talk: In Conversation with Britnee Scott
Sit down with the artist herself. This intimate conversation-style talk invites attendees into Britnee Scott’s creative process, conceptual framework, and personal journey behind It Won’t All Wash Away. Q&A included. A must-attend for collectors, creatives, and art lovers alike.
Community Conversation: What Remains — Art, Identity & Remembrance
A facilitated community discussion anchored in the themes of the exhibition — exploring how art holds memory, what it means to preserve identity, and how culture endures through creative work. This dialogue-first event centers Black voices and community reflection in an open, supportive gallery setting.
Creative Workshop: Layering, Memory & Material
Inspired by the themes of It Won’t All Wash Away, this hands-on creative workshop guides participants through mixed-media techniques exploring memory, impermanence, and texture. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided. Leave with a finished piece and a fuller perspective.
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