I was excited to read this gallery was coming to my neighborhood, but my first (and LAST) visit today was troubling. I coincidentally entered with a Caucasian woman, and was immediately stopped by a security guard and asked if I was with her. I said no, and was then asked for photo ID, which I...
I was excited to read in the Weekly that this gallery was opening in my neighborhood of 13 years. When I attempted my first visit today, I reached the door at the same time as a Caucasian woman (I'm Afican-American), and we entered together. I was immediately stopped by a security guard, and asked if I was with the woman. When I said no, I was asked for photo ID, which I promptly produced, asking if the gallery was not open to the public, and by appointment only. I was told it was open to the public, but would have to wait five minutes. Just then a receptionist returned to the desk, when I asked why I was stopped, she replied it was because she was away from the desk. I promptly left (without viewing the art) offended, and wondering why the Caucasian woman was not asked for ID, or told to wait. VERY hurtful and disappointing. Perhaps ID (and racial) requirements should be posted at the entrance.
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