Black Excellence creative arts show to be held at CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center
CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center presents Black Excellence, A display and tribute to the past, present and future
PITTSBURGH—The Black Excellence art exhibition will open Friday, Feb. 23, at CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center (701 N Homewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208). A tribute to Black excellence of the past, present and future, the exhibit is a celebration of African American history, creativity and culture. The show will be open to the public Feb. 23, Feb. 26, Feb. 27 and Feb. 29. from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A collaboration with Michelle Gainey’s Pittsburgh Paint Project, the CCAC exhibit will feature more than 20 creative works of art, photography, poetry and writing. Participating artists include Destiny Folks, youth artist (painting); Laverne Kemp (textiles); Cynthia Kenderson (poetry and print mediums); Corey Lankford (photography and videography); Morgan Overton (visual arts); Beanie Paintz ( painting); and Jimmy Paintz (urban painting).;
A special display of art depicting famous African Americans created by the first and second grade classes at Faison Elementary will also be included in the show.
"This is a celebration of Black excellence designed to expose our students and the immediate community to the wealth of talent and creativity Black artists bring to Pittsburgh. The center will be transformed into an interactive walk-through art experience," said Dr. Juel Smith, executive director, CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center, and associate dean of Sciences.