2011-2012 Arts and Lecture Series: Chidi Ozieh Paintings Exhibit Opens on March 8

            Cheyney University of Pennsylvania will host celebrated musicians and artists in its 2011-2012 Arts and Lecture Series. Included in the Arts and Lecture Series …

Cheyney University Reflects on Richard Humphrey’s Legacy

                    Underlying Cheyney University’s 175-year history is Richard Humphreys, a Philadelphia Quaker.  Due to his $10,000 bequest – one tenth of his estate – in 1837, and …

A Good Woman Michelle Howard-Vital, Ph.D.

              Several years ago, someone gave me a plaque that stated “A Good Woman.”  While I was extremely appreciative, I find myself wondering often—What …

Art of Bisa Butler

                            Bisa Butler is one of a few dozen artists who will be a part of the …

Art of Kevin McDowell

                        Kevin McDowell Screen Name: artizfacts Nationality: US Currently Living: Bronx N.Y. Member Since: 9/29/2006 Website: www.artizfacts.com   Kevin …

Generations#6 by Bryan McDowell

                      The Urban Cubist from Brooklyn New york. Graduate of Parsons School of Design. New York City Art teacher.  

Art by Andrew Turner

              “My paintings combine the drama inherent in seventeenth century Dutch painting with the brush work and the economy of the Impressionists. However, I …

Hughie Lee-Smith Painting

DETROIT, MI.- Two Figures and Landscape, a 1954 painting from renowned artist Hughie Lee-Smith (1915–1999), recently joined six other works by Lee-Smith in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ (DIA) “New …

Faith Ringgold Visual Artist

. Faith Ringgold was born in 1930 in Harlem, where she was influenced by the artists of the Harlem Renaissance. After receiving a degree in art from the City College …

Edwin Lester Visual Artist

  This self taught artist from Philadelphia has been well accepted in the art community in his first year. Expressing his acceptance in Christ and some political issues has taken …

Varnette Honeywood

  Varnette Honeywood is a nationally recognized artist who has successfully owned and managed a mail order art business “Black Lifestyles” for 15 years, marketing her paintings, limited and open …

Pay Me Like You Pay for New Shoes

Pay Me Like You Pay for New Shoes – “It is not bad to be rewarded for your efforts. You need money to buy new shoes! It is also about …

The Art of Joyce Owens

  Artist Statement I believe in hard work and play! Specifically transforming unlikely materials and art media to produce my art, and employing a variety of techniques including assemblage that …

Artist Booker T. Williams, Jr.

Born on March 3, 1949 in Seattle, Washington, Booker T. Williams, Jr. displayed his artistic talent at a very early age,…. sketching and drawing virtually anything and everything. However at …

Lionel Richie Star Shots

Lionel Richie performs at the SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. He had audience members saying it was one of the best live shows they’ve ever seen! …