Gray Loft Gallery presents Art of the African Diaspora, an exhibit of work by Bay Area artists that includes abstract painting, photography and sculpture. This celebration of artists of African descent is a satellite exhibit of the Richmond Art Center. In 1997 two artists – the late Jan Hart-Schuyers and late Rae Louise Hayward – founded The Art of Living Black after their realization that Black artists were not being equitably represented in contemporary art spaces. “We’re just a group of artists that share the same dream. We’ve decided to do something about it.” said Hart-Schuyers. For over two decades The Art of Living Black has created opportunities for hundreds of artists; offering important professional opportunities and developing new audiences for their work. The title of the exhibit changed this year to the Art of the African Diaspora.
Featured Artists:
Orin Carpenter, painting
Kelvin Curry, mixed media
Gene Dominique, photography
Anna Edwards, mixed media
Raymond L. Haywood, painting
Dulama LeGrande, painting
Justice Renaissance, sculpture
WilParish, pastels
Ron Moultrie Saunders, photography
Akili Simba, mixed media
Michelle Tompkins, painting
Show dates: February 8 – March 13, 2020
Artists’ opening reception: Saturday, February 8, 4:00 to 6:30pm
2nd Friday Jingletown: February 14, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Closing Reception: 2nd Friday Jingletown, March 13, 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Gallery Hours: Saturdays, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Sundays by appointment
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