Building upon the foundation of Role Model: Beyond Beauty, the exhibition Role Model: Iron Sharpens Iron explores the strength and inspiration that arise when men come together in collaboration, support, and mutual respect. This extension will feature the unveiling of an interpretive portrait of Peter Oliver, an enslaved African American potter, alongside a powerful selection of portraits from the collection of two distinguished collectors, Lafayette and Sandy Jones.

The portraits in this collection, all carefully curated by Lafayette and Sandy Jones, celebrate the men who embody resilience, leadership, and influence. Through their eyes, we see the power of role models in shaping lives, building communities, and uplifting one another. The portraits highlight men who, like the exhibit's theme suggests, sharpen each other through collaboration, mentorship, and shared growth.

Iron Sharpens Iron emphasizes how the collective strength of men coming together fosters transformation, whether through personal achievements, creative endeavors, or mutual empowerment. This…