"His passion for creating knows no bounds. It is through these acts that community building comes to the forefront. That is Jaleel’s mission and what drives him the most. Whether it be through his illustration work that showcases the often underrepresented, video work that captures the beauty and essence of black life and culture, or even his handmade dolls that aim to honor and acknowledge those who came before us."

- jaleelcampbell.com

Conversations with Jaleel Campbell

Learn more about local Syracuse artist Jaleel Campbell through the series of conversations below between him and former Everson curator DJ Hellerman. What inspires his work? What it means to him to be back home in Syracuse sharing his work. Why he believes that access to the arts for children, especially Black children, is so necessary, how it changed his life, and how he is making it a priority.

Jaleel on his exhibition Homecoming and how he feels about exhibiting at Everson Museum of Art. Homecoming will be on view at the Everson Museum of Art starting March 13, 2021.

Artist Jaleel Campbell on the importance of access and exposure to the arts and the impact that being exposed to Black art and Black artists had on him.