BAIA Talks: Frank Frazier & Paul Goodnight
Share Some Thoughts on Art and Service for Upcoming ‘M.I.A: Military Inspired Art’ Show
In this installment of BAIA Talks Najee has a candid conversation with United States Army Veteran and Iconic Artists Frank Frazier and Paul Goodnight about the upcoming fine art show at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, ‘M.I.A: Military Inspired Art’. The artists talk about their service, and how their art works reflect that time in their lives.
July 27 – 28 • Free & Open to the Public
Houston, Texas – 77004 • 3816 Caroline St
(Frank Frazier)
(Paul Goodnight)
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
presents
M.I.A Military Inspired Art
July 27 – 28 • Free & Open to the Public
Houston, Texas – 77004 • 3816 Caroline St
Since America’s inception, African Americans have made contributions to the defense of the country, and have made a lasting impression on the World of Art. There is no doubt that times of war had and still has a major influence on Art. What may not be known to the masses is that some of our men and women in the armed forces are also artist.
In an effort to pay homage to that bravery, heroism and artistry, the M.I.A. : Military Inspired Art show will create an atmosphere where veterans and active duty men and women of all ethnicities can showcase their talents off the battlefield, along with modern and contemporary artists who may have been influenced by the military.
EXHIBITION AND PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE:
Featuring Art Works By:
Morris Alston, Peter Buotte, Najee Dorsey, Ted Ellis, Frank Frazier, Diamond Wilcoxson – Gass, Paul Goodnight, Raven Henderson, Chris Van Loan, Michael McCoy, Bob Snead, Steven Tette, Glenn Towery, Burl Washington, and more to come.
Friday – July 27, 2018 : Reception 6-8pm
Unveiling of Exhibition Art Work and Mixer
Saturday – July 28, 2018 :
(In Commemoration of Buffalo Soldiers Day) 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibition – Free & Open to the Public
Lecture: 10 Notable African-American Artists that have Served in the Military: WWI – Post Vietnam Era presented by African-American realist and impressionist painter, Ted Ellis. This lecture will feature works by legacy artists such as Romare Bearden & Jacob Lawrence, and will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. with a 10 minute Q & A at the end.
Lecture: Living an Artful Life presented by Army veteran, art therapist, and visual artist, Chris Van Loan Sr. This lecture is on living an art filled life despite life many distractions, as well as how to live with a life revolved around the arts both during and post – service. Lecture to be held from 12:00 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. with a 10 minute Q & A at the end.
Panel: What it means to be an African-American US Veteran, and How that Service Translates into Art Work, moderated by United States Navy Veteran and Photographer, Diamond Wilcoxson-Gass. Panel to include artists Frank Frazier, Burl Washington, Bob Snead, and Steven Tette. Panel to be held 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. with a 10 minute Q & A to end.
Diamond Wilcoxson-Gass is a United States Navy Veteran, photographer, and creative assistant for Black Art in America. She is currently a senior enrolled at Columbus State University double majoring in Studio Art, with a focus in Graphic Design and Photography, and Communication, with a focus in Integrated Media.
Live Painting: JOIN IN on this live painting session! Attendees are encouraged to join in on this interactive live painting on an over-sized canvas, directed by artists and veteran, Steven Tette.
