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Category: Arts

An acrylic on paper by Alma Thomas, “Untitled” (1966), as part of the “David C. Driskell & Friends” exhibition. This gift to The Driskell Center was from Susan Kaim Talley and Bascom D. Talley III (Courtesy of Jonathan Thorpe/David C. Driskell Center)
Posted inLifestyle

The Legacy of Artist and Educator David C. Driskell is Honored in New Exhibition

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler March 13, 2024March 13, 2024
In "American Saga" by Hubert Jackson, expressive brushstrokes and bold use of color evoke a strong sense of emotions and experience. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLifestyle

Zenith Gallery Celebrates Local Black Artists, History

by Andrew S. Jacobson March 13, 2024March 13, 2024
As a theater-maker, co-founder of Duke Ellington School of the Arts and longtime professor at Howard University, Mike Malone was a trailblazer to D.C.’s Black arts scene. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inBlack History Month

Reflections on Mike Malone: An Innovator with a Mission to Educate, Empower Black Youth Through the Arts

Micha Green photo by Micha Green February 21, 2024February 21, 2024
**FILE** Sam Gilliam was celebrated as a pioneering African American artist, affectionately called the “dean” of the District’s arts community and received the Distinguished Honor award from Mayor Bowser in 2021. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBlack History Month

Celebrating Black Visual Artists: Local Artist’s Legacy Continues in D.C. and Beyond

by Andrew S. Jacobson February 14, 2024February 17, 2024
Two prints from Faith Ringgold's "Jazz Series" were exhibited at the David C. Driskell Center in 2023. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBlack History Month

Age Is Just a Number for Two Women Who Continue to Produce Art In Their 90s

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler February 14, 2024February 14, 2024
On May 13, 1968, Welfare Rights Organization marchers were photographed by W.H. Spradley. This photo is from the exhibition "We Who Believe in Freedom: Black Feminist DC," currently at the Martin Luther King Jr. Library. (Courtesy of George Mason University Libraries)
Posted inBlack History Month

Impactful Art Exhibitions in Abundance at D.C.-Area Galleries

Brenda Siler photo by Brenda C. Siler February 14, 2024February 14, 2024
February James’ inaugural D.C. solo exhibition, “Homecoming (I’m Coming Home)," opens on Feb. 10 CulturalDC Mobile Art Gallery at Randall Recreation Center in Southwest D.C. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLifestyle

D.C. Artist to Celebrate ‘Homecoming’ in New Exhibit, Dialogue

by Andrew S. Jacobson February 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Temple Hills, Maryland, native Murjoni Merriweather is making a strong return to the arts world, with her work featured internationally as well as in the DMV and New York. (Courtesy of Murjoni Merriweather)
Posted inLifestyle

Murjoni Merriweather: Sculpting Her Return

by Andrew S. Jacobson January 24, 2024January 24, 2024
Courtesy of atlasarts.org
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Atlas Performing Arts Center to Host 15th Annual Intersections Festival

by WI Web Staff January 8, 2024January 8, 2024
**FILE** Marlon White (Courtesy photo via Chandler Rudiger)
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Marlon White Solidifies Reputation as Art Collector

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

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