#WonderIsComing - This story is a part of Back2Besa’s look back and love letter to WOW Gallery after the recent closure of its Pacific Place Mall location. 

Earlier this year, the WOW Gallery hosted a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth, welcoming Black women from across the country to an event dedicated to liberation and freedom. The gallery, a unique space curated to reflect and uplift Black women, provided an environment that attendee Digene Farrar described as a long-awaited realization of her ancestors' dreams. It was a rare opportunity to experience beauty and positive representation often missing in mainstream narratives around Black women.

The gathering brought together multiple generations and fostered a joyous and unifying atmosphere. One of the exhibitions, titled "Dear Sister, I See You," featured iconic Black women throughout history, alongside those who have significantly contributed to the greatness of Washington state and King County, further uplifted by the celebration’s inspiring speakers. 

Founders Veronica Very and Hiawatha D. established the WOW Gallery in 2021 with a clear vision: to create a central hub for positivity, Black art, and Black love, even amidst civil unrest. This commitment to celebrating Black identity and relationships made the gallery a vital community asset. Attendees from as far as Houston expressed the unparalleled importance of a space that elevates and celebrates the voices and stories of Black women, a need they believe is essential for the world.

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