An opening reception for Arts on Main’s Black History Month exhibit, “Celebrating Black Artists,” will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the gallery on Main Street in Gloucester.
The exhibit will be on display throughout February in celebration of Black History Month, said a press release. Artists whose work will be showcased are Krystal Bilberry, Amina Coleman Davis, Aleyah Grimes, Candy Parker, Alexis Rogers, Angelique Scott, and Melchisedek Shabazz.
Sponsored by Katrina and Ronald Brown, the show highlights the talent, vibrancy, and diverse styles of Black artists based in the mid-Atlantic with ties to Virginia, said the release.
“Through fiber, oil, acrylic, woodcut prints, ink and pottery, these seven artists share profound and deeply personal messages about society, joy, personal growth and the universe,” continued the release.
At this First Friday event, live music will be provided by Marsha Meekins & Company Jazz Band. Light refreshments will be served and wine and beer will ...