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For me, looking at African-American art is like gazing Whenever I attend the Annual October Gallery
into a mirror that refects my heritage, my soul and International Art Expo, there is a sense of eagerness as
my innermost thoughts and feelings. In particular, art soon as I board the bus and head to Philadelphia. The
that “speaks to me” captures the essence of African- anticipation is all about the kaleidoscope of African-
American womanhood––strength, purpose, leadership, Americans gathered together in one place with their
beauty and spirituality. As you can see, my favorite creativity and talent. How talented we are! I cherish
piece is “Legacy” by Sam Byrd, a Philadelphia artist. I those moments of excitement and energy. There
sincerely appreciate October Gallery for their passion, is always something new and diferent. I feel the
perfection and unwavering commitment to preserving expressions of our yesterday, today and tomorrow.
our culture and heritage through the expression of Meeting the diferent artists and making new friends
African-American art. every year are memories that I will keep forever. One
of my favorites is a well-known artist, George Nock. I
Terri Dean love his work. His art speaks to me in a natural way. His
President, Verizon Connected Solutions masterpieces touch the “keep-it-real” side of me with a
Philadelphia, PA stretch of imagination.
Rosetta Gray
Entrepreneur
Marlow Heights, MD
Rest Stop on the Highway by quiltmaker Phyllis Stephens
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For me, looking at African-American art is like gazing Whenever I attend the Annual October Gallery
into a mirror that refects my heritage, my soul and International Art Expo, there is a sense of eagerness as
my innermost thoughts and feelings. In particular, art soon as I board the bus and head to Philadelphia. The
that “speaks to me” captures the essence of African- anticipation is all about the kaleidoscope of African-
American womanhood––strength, purpose, leadership, Americans gathered together in one place with their
beauty and spirituality. As you can see, my favorite creativity and talent. How talented we are! I cherish
piece is “Legacy” by Sam Byrd, a Philadelphia artist. I those moments of excitement and energy. There
sincerely appreciate October Gallery for their passion, is always something new and diferent. I feel the
perfection and unwavering commitment to preserving expressions of our yesterday, today and tomorrow.
our culture and heritage through the expression of Meeting the diferent artists and making new friends
African-American art. every year are memories that I will keep forever. One
of my favorites is a well-known artist, George Nock. I
Terri Dean love his work. His art speaks to me in a natural way. His
President, Verizon Connected Solutions masterpieces touch the “keep-it-real” side of me with a
Philadelphia, PA stretch of imagination.
Rosetta Gray
Entrepreneur
Marlow Heights, MD
Rest Stop on the Highway by quiltmaker Phyllis Stephens
137
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