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Cheyney University has a historical collection of Black Collecting African-American art keeps me connected
art. We have archival materials that are valuable in to the past, grounded in the present and excited about
terms of assembling a mosaic of Blacks in education. the future. The pieces I’m attracted to connect me to
Our fne arts department did an exhibit for the mayor’s the past because they remind me of the God-given gifts
ofce in Philadelphia during Black History month. This and talents of African-American people. They ground
exhibit also included the beautiful works of our students me in the present because each piece I purchase
and faculty. speaks to me through the artist's use of color, theme or
medium. Most importantly, they allow me to share the
Cheyney’s fne arts studies program is one of our legacy with my teenage daughter as she learns to love
fastest growing departments. Our students are and appreciate African-American art as well.
choosing dual majors such as business and art or
math and art. Students are being exposed to art Michele Sims
and consequently are discovering their talents and Educator
expressing themselves artistically. Fort Washington, MD
Under the direction of faculty member Marietta Fryer,
we created a marvelous piece of work called The Liberty
Bull. This piece was entered in the 2004 Harrisburg
Cow Festival in Pennsylvania and is now on display in
Biddle Hall at Cheyney. The story of African-American
history is painted on a cow. Exposing our students to
art is unmasking many talents. We are developing a
new generation of artists.
Wallace Arnold
President, Cheyney University
Cheyney, PA
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Cheyney University has a historical collection of Black Collecting African-American art keeps me connected
art. We have archival materials that are valuable in to the past, grounded in the present and excited about
terms of assembling a mosaic of Blacks in education. the future. The pieces I’m attracted to connect me to
Our fne arts department did an exhibit for the mayor’s the past because they remind me of the God-given gifts
ofce in Philadelphia during Black History month. This and talents of African-American people. They ground
exhibit also included the beautiful works of our students me in the present because each piece I purchase
and faculty. speaks to me through the artist's use of color, theme or
medium. Most importantly, they allow me to share the
Cheyney’s fne arts studies program is one of our legacy with my teenage daughter as she learns to love
fastest growing departments. Our students are and appreciate African-American art as well.
choosing dual majors such as business and art or
math and art. Students are being exposed to art Michele Sims
and consequently are discovering their talents and Educator
expressing themselves artistically. Fort Washington, MD
Under the direction of faculty member Marietta Fryer,
we created a marvelous piece of work called The Liberty
Bull. This piece was entered in the 2004 Harrisburg
Cow Festival in Pennsylvania and is now on display in
Biddle Hall at Cheyney. The story of African-American
history is painted on a cow. Exposing our students to
art is unmasking many talents. We are developing a
new generation of artists.
Wallace Arnold
President, Cheyney University
Cheyney, PA
Jazz On Ogontz by Oronde Kairi Johnson and Michael Angelo Wallace
413
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