Mickey's Vision's of Art presents

                                            Spotlight on

The First Annual African American Art Exhibition




"Mickey's Vision of Art" will host this spectacular unprecedented event. The event is produced by MVA Mickey's Vision of Art. M.V.A. Office (313) 359-1892.


 

Event Location
                The Charles Wright Museum of African American History
                    301 Fredrick Douglass
                    Detroit, Michigan 48202

Event Date
                Thursday, October 14, 1999

Event Time
                6:00 pm to 10:00 pm

 Event Agenda

I.   Spend a evening with nationally acclaimed African American Artists viewing, discussing           and purchasing originals and prints.
II.  Music by "Straight Ahead" providing smooth jazz to enjoy your evening.
III. Enjoy dining with the artists, fine food and wine will be served.
This is and evening of culture, an opportunity to mingle with the Artist generation. To secure one of a kind original art work. Don't miss this opportunity.
Contact Ticketmaster today, or stop by the Gallery for tickets.

Mack Ave Framing Gallery

     18743 Mack Ave.

(313) 881-3030 in Detroit.

Featured Artists
(click on the art for enlargement)

Patrick Randle Johnson 

For nearly three decades Patrick Randle Johnson has been cultivating his unique gift from God. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he Specializes in the pencil medium, he is just as skilled using oil colors, water colors,acrylics,the pencil,pastels pen and ink and charcoal.

Ivan Stewart, Jr.

Ivan was born in Plaquemine, Louisiana and demonstrated artistic and creative abilities at an early age. Growing up in the south, art supplies came only in the form of house paint, wooden boards and mud. He became an Industrial Art teacher for the Detroit Public Schools. His students have won regional and state awards in metal craft, wood sculpturing, drafting and furniture building.

 

Habiba Owens

Habiba is particularly sensitive in capturing those special occasions in the black experience, this nationally acclaimed artist uses the medium of collage to delicately express those moments in time. Skilled, talented and innovative in the use of collage, Habiba's work is represented in public and institutional collections.

Julian Allen

Julian enjoys pencil and graphit work. His art is fluid and detailed. His work is detailed and there is always something new in each viewing. A graduate fo Center for Createive Studies.Juilian is one of the finest pencil lists in the country.

James Spearman

James creates portraits with intensity and attention to details. His reproduction of historical images are full of culture. This artist works have been displayed throughout the country.

William Toliver

William has a bold bright look with his representation of the black experience. He has an eye for taking the average moment and making it a permanent reflection on canvas. He is one of the most collected artist in the world with originals valued as much as $125,000 to half a million dollars.

Omar Thompson

Loves to paint and work with ceramics. His interpretations are brillantly captured in picture art form. Omar's artistic skills are visible as he captures images in sculptings and paintings.

Earl Jackson

Earl was greatly influenced by his travels to Africa,traveling to Senegal and Kenya. It was only then he could fulfill his life long dream to work as a full time artist. His art has been exhibited in the African American Museum of History in Detroit, Senegal, West Africa, and many other significant locations.

The Late Gregory Price

The Late Gregory Price captured images that he has experienced. Captivating beautiful children, scnenic views, and perfect moments for the enjoyment of all. He leaves the world with vibrant visions of the family experience as he saw it or hoped it could one day be.

Check out other featured artists home pages Raymond Cody & Paul Goodnight

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