Ernest Crichlow Visual Artist
Ernest Crichlow, distinguished African American master, needs no introduction — especially with colleagues such as Romare Bearden, Norman Lewis, Jacob Lawrence and Charles Alston. In 1930 Ernest Crichlow joined …
April Harrison Visual Artist
Using a warm palette and highly textured composition, April beautifully captures subject in a state of inner spirituality. The art of April Harrison features an intricate media mix of …
African American Artists Tour
Explore the MFA’s rich collection of works by African American artists from the early 19th century to today. When you visit, rent the multimedia guide at Museum ticket desks …
Cheyney University President’s Blog – Michelle Howard-Vital, Ph.D.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …