INDIANAPOLIS — View the unique works of 25 locally prominent African-American artists during the 29th annual Meet the Artists exhibit Jan. 31 – March 26 at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St. Works representing a variety of artistic mediums will be on display throughout the Library.
Presented as a showcase for local African-American art, the Meet the Artists exhibit is available for free public viewing during regular Central Library hours. This year’s participating artists include: Yolanda Jorman (quilts), Reggie Williams (acrylic), RoShaunda Harden Carpenter (mixed media), Allen Wright (acrylic, pencil, ceramics), Purion Parker (oil), Lenny White (photography), Jehromey Middleton (acrylic, oil), Tysha Ahmad (jewelry), Krystal Deloney (designer hand bag), Rosalyn Freeman (jewelry), Dennis Green (metal sculpture), Keith Bullock, Jr. (metal sculpture), Francine Weems (human-size dolls), D. DelReverda-Jennings (mixed media sculpture), and many more.
Also on display will be the youth art exhibit, “Reclaimed,” that demonstrates the ingenuity of 7th and 8th grade students from Indiana College Preparatory School (ICAN) in creating meaningful art works from found and unrelated objects. Other youth exhibits will feature works from the Young Prince & Princesses Arts group and seven-year-old Dallas Garrett.
The entire community is invited to celebrate the African-American art works and enjoy an evening of cultural entertainment during the Meet the Artists Gala Opening Reception on Sat., Feb. 11 from 5 – 10 p.m. at Central Library. In addition to meeting the artists whose works are on display, attendees can enjoy a number of on-stage performances, including the Epiphany Dance Collective, the Tindley Preparatory Academy Gospel Choir, comedian Dwayne Cobb, poets Dome and Nqobi, the Ground Zero Band, and the always-popular fashion show coordinated by DaNisha Greene.
For youth, the Gala will feature face painting with Cinamon the Clown, a coloring workshop, interactive gadgets and a bottle cap tambourine workshop.
A number of local authors will be on hand to sign and sell their works, including Sheila L. Leavell (Moments of Reflection), Felecia Wellington (I Write in the Dark: My Truth Be Told), Anangell Murray (Life, Hope & Pain), Raynandole E. Poindexter (Legends of a Lion), and Angel Starks (The Undercover Business Woman).
Free parking for the Gala will be available in Central Library’s garage, with overflow parking available at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
The public also is invited to the 2017 Meet the Artists First Friday meet and greet on Friday, March 3 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Central Library.
Call 317-275-4099 or visit indypl.org for more information about this free Library event.
