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Born and raised in Chicago, IL., Dana struck the artistic nerve early on. Having never taken a single painting lesson, her gifts, she proclaims, are a testament from God that …
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By: Charles Mombo on Twitter @CharlesSMombo, www.ChocolateCity.cc on Twitter @burnedbrass The Academy Award does not have an award category for, “Artist who brings diversity to the Arts.” If they did …
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By RICK BROWN Hub Staff Writer | KEARNEY — Wanda Ewing wants to focus her paintings on the idea of feminine beauty. “It’s coming from the voice of being black …
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Published on 12 December 2010 by JClowe in Current Exhibitions November 13, 2010 through January 31, 2011 in the Museum Library(open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 1 to 4 p.m.)Norman …
Ongoing Exhibition This long-term exhibition serves as the central experience of the museum. The 22,000 square-foot exhibition space contains more than 20 galleries that allow patrons to travel over time …
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If you feel your restaurant decor is drab, spruce it up with unusual framed art. Every wall can tell a story from the past, reflect a certain theme, or create …
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The NCCU Department of Art offers students the opportunity to earn their Bachelor of Art degree in Art. Students may choose to concentrate in Visual Communications, Studio, Art Education, or …
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Naomi Sims: March 30, 1948 – Aug. 1 — Sims is widely credited as being the first African American supermodel. Her key breakthrough came when she was selected for a …
By al benson “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling display focusing on African-Native American people, will be exhibited at the Schingoethe Center for Native American …
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Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a history professor at Indiana University, has been named the new director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, to begin in July 2011. New …
Ernest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes, Jr. (July 15, 1938 – April 27, 2009) is considered one of the leading African-American painters and is well-known for his unique style of elongation and …
Earth, Water, Fire and Air the elemental components of our natural existence, each a force of kinetic power and tranquil peace. Mankind’s struggle continues, teetering on the brink of domination …
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We were started by Tom Gregory, owner of the printing company, Professional Duplicating. Professional Duplicating, which has offices in Bryn Mawr and Media PA, has been in business since 1977. …
It’s official: Kimora Lee Simmons has parted ways with Baby Phat, a fashion line that she launched with her ex-husband Russell Simmons. Late last week, the former model broke news …
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Barbara Jones-Hogu is currently getting a Master’s in film, and plans to create documentaries about the work of artists. But her history won’t let her be — she was one …
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