Join us at the reception for Sisters Shall Be, NIAD’s new Annex Gallery exhibition. We’ll offer food, music, and fantastic art as we celebrate Raven and Shana’s accomplishments.
We didn’t always get along. We spent some years apart but when we both came to work at NIAD, our relationship grew deeper and stronger. Without my sister I don’t know what I would do. She’s my world. I am happy that we have a show together and I know it will be amazing and exciting.
Being an artist for me – being at NIAD, is wonderful. I get to choose what I work on. I get to show people. I get to see my sister’s work – she’s very talented like I am. She works in the tradition of African American Art. My artwork looks like DNA, which is pretty cool.
When you come to NIAD, it clears your mind and then you focus on your work more than focusing on the outside world. I think my sister’s work is totally different from mine. I think my work is different than everybody else’s. I come to the studio with one idea and then it changes. It’s fun, but you have to be able to focus and do one thing at a time. When Shana is in the studio, she puts her mind into her art. She goes directly to the source. She doesn’t lose concentration.
Karen and Fran DiDomenicis are the generous sponsors of the Sisters Shall Be exhibition, adding their support to this remarkable showcase of two beloved NIAD artists.
There are no stairs to enter the NIAD building. The building is one level and does not have automatic doors. The sidewalk has curb cut-outs and is wide enough for a wheelchair. Our restrooms are accessible to people using mobility devices. We have a gender neutral restroom and an adult changing station. Mask-wearing is strongly encouraged. Please send your access requests to gallery@niadart.org.
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