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The Art of Living Black returns for the 23rd year at the Richmond Art Center
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The longest running annual exhibition in the Bay Area?to?exclusively feature artists of African descent.
November 20, 2018 ¡ª RICHMOND, CA ¡ª The 23rd Annual Art of Living Black is coming! As the longest running event of its kind in the Bay Area to feature artists of African descent, The 23rd Annual Art of Living Black will present an exhibition of over 100 works at the Richmond Art Center (January 15 ¨C March 8, 2019), as well as Open Studios and Satellite Exhibitions at locations across the Bay Area.
The public is invited to an opening reception at the Richmond Art Center on Saturday, February 2, from 2:00-5:00 pm. From 12:30-2:00 pm, the reception will be preceded by an Artist Talk by Spotlight Artists: °Õ´Ç³¾²â¨¦, Stephanie Thames, and Karin Turner-karinsArt. Thames creates inspirational ceramic sculpture, Karin Turner offers luscious figurative paintings, and °Õ´Ç³¾²â¨¦ fabricates fused slumped glass portraits. On Saturday, February 9, from 12:00-2:00pm,?special guest speaker Joyce Gordon will present and announce the 2020 Spotlight award winners.
The 23rd Annual Art of Living Black Open Studios Guide will be available in mid-January 2019 for art lovers to design their own self-guided tours of Open Studios and Satellite Exhibitions. Open Studio events will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 23 & 24 and March 2 & 3, 10:00am-6:00pm.
The Art of Living Black was founded in 1997 by sculptor Jan Hart-Schuyers and painter Rae Louise Hayward after their realization that black artists were not being represented by galleries in any significant way. As Hart-Schuyers said at the time, ¡°We¡¯re just a group of artists that share the same dream. We¡¯ve decided to do something about it.¡±?
And they did. Since its founding 23 years ago, The Art of Living Black has featured hundreds of emerging and established artists:?showcasing their work, introducing them to new patrons and audiences, and building a creative community of artists and art lovers. Tragically Hart-Schuyers passed away in 1998 and Hayward died in 2008. However, their organizing efforts were carried on for many years by their husbands Henri Schuyers and Steven Hopkins, and Steven¡¯s sister Melba Lazenby, who passed away in 2013.
The 23rd Annual Art of Living Black is organized by a Steering Committee in partnership with the Richmond Art Center. The Art Of Living Black Steering Committee is a dedicated group of established Bay Area artists touched by the vision of Hart-Shuyers and Hayward. Their mission is to preserve and expand the vision of their beloved founders by supporting emerging, mid-career and established artists of African descent.
¡°The Art of Living Black is a hallmark event in the Bay Area for artists of African descent,¡± says Stephen Bruce, artist and Steering Committee Chair. ¡°The Open Studios and Satellite Exhibitions provide a fantastic opportunity for the public to interact with artists and make a personal connection.¡±
As one of the artists who participated from the beginning, Spotlight Artist awardee °Õ´Ç³¾²â¨¦ says of The Art of Living Black, ¡°I believe staying the course with your talents is rewarding, and who knew, twenty-two years later I would be honored with The Art Of Living Black Best of Show Award. Practice, patience and presume the best outcomes for yourself.¡±
The Art of Living Black
Artist Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 20, 2018 (midnight)
Exhibition: January 15 ¨C March 8, 2019
Open Studios: Saturday and Sunday, February 23 & 24 and March 2 & 3, 10:00 am ¨C 6:00 pm
Spotlight Artist Talk: Saturday, February 2, 12:30 pm ¨C 2:00 pm
Reception: Saturday, February 2, 2:00 pm ¨C 5:00 pm
Featured Speaker Talk: Saturday, February 9, from 12:00 ¨C?2:00pm
?For more information about The Art of Living Black, please visit:
The Art of Living Black:
Richmond Art Center:
About the Richmond Art Center: The Richmond Art Center is the largest visual arts center in the East Bay delivering exciting arts experiences to young and old alike who reflect the diverse richness of our community. The Art Center features hands-on learning, well-equipped studios, Art in the Community programs and contemporary exhibitions in its galleries.
Contact for more information:
Amy Spencer
Exhibitions Director
Richmond Art Center
amy@...
510-620-1252
Stephen Bruce
Steering Committee Chair
The Art of Living Back
stephenbstudios@...
503-953-9640
Images:
Top: Rae Louise Hayward, Three Women, date unknown
Bottom left to right: Artworks by Spotlight Artists Karin Turner-karinsArt, Stephanie Thames, and °Õ´Ç³¾²â¨¦
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