Tue Feb 22, 2022 @ 7:30 pm

Celebrating Black Culture Through Art Presented by Art in the Atrium and MPAC

Location: VIRTUAL: ZOOM PRESENTATION

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Enjoy a historical overview of Black Art and Artists in America, as well as the work of New Jersey-based Art in the Atrium over the past 30 years, including its current exhibit at MPAC.
Featuring guest panelists Lauren LeBeaux, Executive Director, Art in the Atrium, Rosalind Nzinga Nichol, Curator/Artist, Art in the Atrium exhibit at MPAC, and artists Antoinette Ellis Williams and Onnie Strother.

Background

Since its inception in 1991, ATA has proudly exhibited fine art from the African diaspora in venues throughout northern New Jersey.  Its annual exhibit at the Atrium Gallery in the Morris County Courthouse has become the largest of its kind in New Jersey by successfully showcasing art by emerging and established artists.

Currently in our Art Upstairs and Starlight Galleries: “Exhibition of African-American Fine Art,” presented in partnership with Art in the Atrium.

This exhibit runs now through March 6, and can be viewed prior to MPAC events and by appointment. Learn more here.

The show will highlight the work of renowned artists including Alonzo Adams, Leroy Campbell, Nzinga Nichol, Nettie Thomas, Onnie Strother, Curtis Grayson III and Anthony Gartmond.

Our Mission

Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey.

MPAC is grateful to the following donors whose major support helps to sustain the general operating needs of our organization:

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