“Soon Come: The Art of Contemporary Jamaica” will open at the DePaul University Art Gallery, 2350 N. Kenmore Ave., April 2 and run through May 14. The touring show features the paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture and textiles of 20 Jamaican artists.

The works of the featured artists reflect the mixed culture of the small Caribbean island and western artistic influences, such as expressionism and minimalism. At the same time, the artists deal with issues of slavery, immigration and the history of their country, a former British plantation colony.

“Soon Come: The Art of Contemporary Jamaica” is a program of Exhibits USA, a national division of the Mid-America Arts Alliance.

An opening reception will be held April 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the gallery. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. For more information about this exhibition and future events of the DePaul Art Gallery, call 773/325-7506.