Jermaine "jET" Carter: Something for the People

Jermaine "jET" Carter's solo exhibition *Something for the People* is a monumental installation of over 1,000 hand-cast tiles that pays homage to Washington, DC's go‑go music scene and the city's cultural heartbeat. The artist uses his own hands as a recurring sculptural motif—cast and repeated to evoke rhythm, labor, and legacy. Works such as *Chuck* and *U St.* reference the iconic hexagonal patterns of the DC Metro system, while pieces like *Soul Searchers* and *Clappas* connect the layered beats of go‑go with the physical act of casting. Carter describes these works as "sculptural portraits" that hold the rhythm of go‑go, the shape of the Metro, the grit of DC streets, and the stories of its people. More than a visual installation, the exhibition is presented as a living, listening space that confronts gentrification and cultural erasure while offering a place for reflection, resistance, and remembrance. The gallery itself—1223 Potomac Gallery—is a daily creative hub and sanctuary for Black and Brown artists, located in Georgetown and committed to defending the arts through community engagement.

When: September 12, 2026 (opening day; single‑day event per structured details)

Venue: 1223 Potomac Gallery, 1223 Potomac Street NW, Washington, DC 20007

Tickets: Price not available; contact the gallery for admission details

Note: The exhibition features a quote by the artist: "Struggle makes you stronger than comeback—big time. If you want to be big, you have to prepare yourself to struggle. But struggle will not keep you. You find a way to break it." For more information or press inquiries, email hi@thesubtitlegroup.com. Gallery hours and accessibility information are not provided in the source material.