Get Up - Stand Up features OCA artists’ creations for our annual Black History Month show. Half of this show features the Black History collection of Raynetta James of Forestville. Because she lived through the Civil Rights movement that grew out of the 1940s into the 1950s, 60s and 70s, Raynetta was inspired to collect examples of the influence black people have on the history of the United States. From oppression through resistance using political and social will, the movement to end racial segregation and discrimination changed laws and practices for decades. This show enlightens, educates, and emotionally moves viewers with its impact. (Pictured right, theater poster in collection of Raynetta James).

Our ability to survive many times requires us to raise our voices in order to raise awareness of our fight for recognition, respect, and basic human rights…to STAND UP for what we know is right. This exhibit is a wide-ranging collection of two and three-dimensional creations by OCA members - including this piece (pictured left) entitled "Angela Davis," by Nick Mancillas.