New Exhibit at the Council for the Arts in Jacksonville, NC

"Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future in the Arts"




In honor of Black History Month the Council for the Arts (826 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC) will feature displays and events produced by Mr. Oliver Hill, President of Northeast Community Development Corporation.

This show, Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past and Shaping Our Future in the Arts will showcase paintings, basket weaving, music and storytelling by artists past and present.

* Artists: Ms. BF Reed, Ms. Annie Mattock and Mr. Pearless Speller, Ms. Nettie Hardison (deceased) and Ms. Angelica Gilliam and Ms. Alexis Gilliam (young artists.)

* Music: Ms. Roberta Spicer, Ms. Sonja Williams and Ms. Allison Tynise Sutton (young musician.)

* Basket Weaving: Ms. Margaret E. Brown.

* Story Telling: Ms. Louise Anderson (deceased)

In creating this exhibition, Oliver Hill states: Art helps shape a community and builds its strength. Not only will the exhibits and displays educate the community on Black Art, it will also add to the downtown economic base and that is part of our corporations mission: building strong communities to survive during all economic times.

The reception was held February 7th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Entertainment and refreshments were provided by the Northeast Community Development Corporation.

This video covers the opening event with an intro by Mr. Hill and Connie Wenner, Executive Directer of the Council.

CFTA... promoting, educating, and supprting the arts in our community... visit us at http://www.jaxarts.com/

Link to youtube video...
"Living Our Legacy, Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future in the Arts"

"Fragrant Color" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

"Fragrant Color"... 10x8x1.5" oil on wood with painted sides, alla prima from life, 2010.
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"Fragrant Color" was painted from life at one of my bi-weekly outings with the "Four Brush-ka-teers". I'm trying to push out of my comfort zone a bit by my use of color... what do you think?

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This original oil painting study "Fragrant Color" by American Artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. is available for purchase... the price is $200 plus $15 S&H... Email Bernie about purchasing details HERE... please include the paintings title in the subject line..

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This painting is currently available for purchase through my Art Affiliate Program...'

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