Ribbon Cutting - Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts

Join Us for the Opening of Selma is Now: Civil Rights Photographs by Spider Martin

On February 18, 1965, Jimmie Lee Jackson was shot and killed while protesting for equal voting rights in Marion, Alabama. In the midst of these events, The Birmingham News photographer James “Spider” Martin was sent to document the movement—his images would bring national attention to the fight for civil rights. From the Selma to Montgomery march to Bloody Sunday and Turnaround Tuesday, Martin’s unwavering commitment to truth captured the courage and resilience of those demanding justice.

Join us at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts for the opening of Selma is Now, featuring archival pigment print reproductions of Martin’s historic photographs. The evening begins at 4:30 PM with a Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a curator-led exhibition tour at 4:50 PM with refreshments to follow.

This is an exclusive preview for Chamber and MMFA guests, beginning at 5:00 PM the event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Selma movement through Martin’s powerful imagery.