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Each year the exhibit, which was founded by
Art Director Peggy Grant, displays the art of some of the
best African-American artists of the area, as well as many
nationally recognized artists. In addition 20 North arranges
school visits and participatory workshops given by visiting
artists in local elementary and secondary schools. Other
related events during the run have included live poetry
readings featuring black poets, storytelling and live
musical performances.
In 2010, outreach educational experiences
will includes lectures and demonstrations by Bivins and
nationally-recognized artist and illustrator Wil Clay.
Bivins attended The University of Toledo and
earned a bachelor’s degree in Art as well as a teaching
certificate. He also studied watercolor landscape with
prominent Toledo watercolorist Walter Chapman and acrylic
and oil landscape with Toledo artists Richard Dziak.
Other artists’ work on display during the
exhibit include Charles T. Gabriel, Marcus Nunn, Mack
Walton, Warren and Yolanda Woodberry, John Wade III, among
others
For more information on 20 North, call
419-241-2400 or visit
www.360ipt.com, click > business directory > 20 North
Gallery.
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