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goal of the Roots of Diversity Art Exhibition is to raise
artistic awareness, sensitivity, understanding, and
appreciation of African American, Asian, Caucasian, Latin,
and Native American cultures.
The exhibit will showcase the work of 25 artists from
Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Ohio who have
studied and practiced throughout the United States and
internationally. Those artists will bring an exhibition of
over 60 works on canvas as well as sculptures and glass.
There will also be opportunities to purchase artwork through
The Pop-Up Shop on specifically scheduled dates.
The exhibition will feature works by artists such as Stephen
Bennett, Aaron Bivins, Terry Burton, Michelle Carlson, Merce’
Culp, Charles Gabriel, Robert Garcia, Marcus Glenn, Alice
Grace, Wade Harrison, Bayo Iribhogbe, Ronald Jamison, Jose
Martinez, Jason Phillips, Alecia Robinson, Arturo Rodriquez,
Simone Spruce, Ken Thompson and Mary Williston, among
others.
A Planning Committee recognized the importance of this event
to the community and started organizing the exhibition about
a year ago.
“As the world becomes a single global economy people need
not only an understanding of their own culture but also an
understanding of the cultures of the world. Therefore, the
arts must be representative of the larger community. The way
to bring people together is through the visual arts and the
Roots of Diversity Art Exhibition is reflective of our
community and it celebrates who we are as Americans,” said
event Chairman Ardenia Jones-Terry.
As part of its commitment to the community, RODE will
partner with the Toledo Museum of Art, and many other
organizations in town to provide additional opportunities
for learning and exploring the diverse arts culture in our
area.
A schedule of events is as follows:
TMA Cultural Diversity and Visual Art Panel
Discussion
Thursday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m.
TMA Glass Pavilion
2445 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43620
Free and open to the public
Educational Workshop for Area High School Students
Friday, March 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
One Seagate, Lower Level
Toledo, OH 43604
The Roots of Diversity Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m.
One Seagate, Lobby Gallery
Toledo, OH 43604
Free and open to the public
The Pop-Up Store
Friday, March 6 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and
Friday, April 10 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
One Seagate, Lobby Gallery
Toledo, OH 43604
Sponsors of The Roots of Diversity Art Exhibition include
Edward Jones, OROBS, LLC, Toledo Museum of Art, JonesTerry &
Associates, LLC, Councilwoman Theresa M. Gabriel, Robert
Gabriel III, Arts Commission, University of Toledo Center
for Visual Arts, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. |
