Innovative Focus Of Visual Art Exhibit And Performing Arts Event On Black History At Center For Creative Education Brings Generations Together
The Center For Creative Education celebrates Black History with a visual arts exhibit that spans generations and visionaries. The Opening Reception on Friday, February 28 coincides with the Opening Performance of “BLACK WALL STREET, The Play”, the dramatized telling of the 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma massacre and destruction of one of the wealthy black communities of the 20th Century. Tickets to the play are also available on Saturday, February 29. The art exhibit continues through the end of March. The Rickie Report shares the details and some sneak peeks. Kudos to the CCE for bringing such a moving, insightful combination to the community!
425 24th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33407
T: (561) 805-9927 cceflorida.org
Black History at Center for Creative Education
February through March 2020:
The Sallie & Berton Korman Gallery at Center for Creative Education
P R E S E N T S:
BLACK HISTORY ART EXHIBITION
Opening Reception:
Friday, February 28, 2020
6 PM
$10 Entry
Light Bites and Drinks Provided
Nipsey Hussle Memorial by AndrewGreenaway
Featuring Artworks by:
The late, African American Folk Artist
Jimmie Lee Sudduth
(Fayette, Alabama | 1910-2007)
&
The late Folk Contemporary Artist
Purvis Young
(Miami, Florida | 1943-2010)
&
Benny Holmes
(Pleasant City, West Palm Beach)
Exhibiting Artists also include:
Doba Afolabi
Akeem Agbelekale
Ashlee Breyan Sanford
Laurent Dareau
Rosemarie DeJean
Janelle ExtraOrdinary-J Fulford
Jada Grantlin
Andrew Greenaway
Andrew Hollimon
Walter Johnson
Lupe Lawrence
Melissa Loftman
Reverie x Riss
James Silk
Shani Simpson
Katiana Smith
Zayin
ALSO!!!
The same evening as the exhibition reception there will be a special performance:
In the Conrad Hilton Theater at CCE:
Friday, February 28 & Saturday, February 29
Creative Touches Productions presents
“BLACK WALL STREET, The Play”
The dramatized telling of the 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma massacre and destruction of one of the wealthy black communities of the 20th Century.
Friday, February 28 | 7pm
Saturday, February 29 | 2pm
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS:
$5 Youth (15 & Under), $15 Adult (16 & Up)
VIP TICKETS: $25 (Reserved Seating Area and Goodie Bag)
Seating Is Limited, Rain or Shine, No Refunds
ON SALE NOW!!
https://blackwallstreettheplay.eventbrite.com
Thank you to our Supporting partner:
Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach
Special Thanks to:
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Culture Builds Florida
This is part of the Black Wall Street, The Play series.
For more information about these events or other programs:
The Gallery at Center for Creative Education
425 24th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561-805-9927
For more information about this event, classes, workshops or upcoming exhibits:
Jonathon Ortiz-Smykla, Gallery and Marketing Manager
JonathonO@cceflorida.org
State Issued Photo ID Required for Visit
T: (561) 805-9927 ext. 106 F: (561) 805-9929
W: cceflorida.org
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