Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH) is presenting an exhibit high-lighting the work of artists exploring the themes of Black Humanity and Black Pride, expressed in a variety of styles and methods. “Still I Rise: Celebrating Black History Month” was created by Arts Mid-Hudson and guest curator Willie Mae Brown to celebrate and uplift the diverse contributions of local visual artists working in a variety of disciplines. Aside from the concepts of Black Human-ity and Black Pride, the artwork supports justice for Black lives, peace and equality.
Brown left Alabama at the age of 17 in 1970 to start a new life in Brooklyn, where she worked for the New York Telephone Company until 2003. A visual artist as well as an author, she began writing stories about her child-hood in 2012 and reading them in public in 2015. Known for infusing her personal narratives with the vernacular of her Southern upbringing, Brown has read at numerous public events.
The exhibit from now until March 3 will be open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arts Mid-Hudson Gallery, 696 Dutchess Turnpike, Suite F in Poughkeepsie. A Closing Reception and Artist Talk will be held on Sunday, March 3, from 1. to 3 p.m. at the Arts Mid-Hudson Gallery. This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Con-tact http://tinyurl.com/55u92bd6 are necessary.
