This summer, Albertsons Library hosts a powerful art exhibition, “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate,” in collaboration with community partners the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights and the Erma Hayman House. Artwork will be exhibited at all three locations from May 29 through August 8, 2025. The library will host a sneak peek from 2-4 p.m. on May 29, followed by an opening celebration from 4-7 p.m. at the Erma Hayman House.
Originally conceived as an extraordinary gesture of defiance against white supremacy, this exhibition began in Montana in 2004 when a former leader of the Creativity Movement, one of the most virulent hate groups in the country, turned over 4,000 copies of the group’s “bibles” to the Montana Human Rights Network. In an act of radical creativity and community healing, the Holter Museum of Art invited artists from across the nation to repurpose and transform these volumes into works of beauty, critique and conversation. The result is “Speaking Volumes: Transforming Hate,” a compelling and thought-provoking collection that uses diverse media – sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics, printmaking and more – to reflect, engage and challenge. These artists confront the past and envision a more inclusive future through the power of art.
The exhibition is free and open to the public, with each venue showcasing a unique selection of works. Visitors are encouraged to explore all three locations to experience the full range of artistic responses and thematic depth.
More information, including operating hours and upcoming educational programming, is available on the exhibition webpage.
This exhibition includes graphic content that may not be suitable for all audiences.