presents<\/em><\/h4>\nM.I.A Military Inspired Art<\/h1>\nJuly 27 \u2013 28 \u2022 Free & Open to the Public<\/h4>\n
Houston, Texas \u2013 77004 \u2022 3816 Caroline St<\/p>\n
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Since America\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
In an effort to pay homage to that bravery, heroism and artistry, the\u00a0M.I.A. : Military Inspired Art<\/em>\u00a0show 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.<\/p>\nEXHIBITION AND PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/blackartinamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/William-Alexander-2.png?resize=750%2C273\")
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Featuring Art\u00a0Works By:<\/strong><\/p>\nMorris Alston, Peter Buotte, Najee Dorsey, Ted Ellis, Frank Frazier, Diamond Wilcoxson \u2013 Gass, Paul Goodnight, Raven Henderson, Chris Van Loan, Michael McCoy, Bob Snead, Steven Tette, Glenn Towery, Burl Washington, and more to come.<\/p>\n
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Friday \u2013 July 27, 2018 :\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Reception 6-8pm<\/b><\/p>\n
Unveiling of Exhibition Art Work and Mixer<\/p>\n
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Saturday \u2013 July 28, 2018 :<\/b><\/p>\n
(In Commemoration of Buffalo Soldiers Day) 10:00\u00a0<\/b>AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/b><\/p>\n
Exhibition \u2013 Free & Open to the Public<\/p>\n
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Lecture:<\/em>\u00a010 Notable African-American Artists that have Served in the Military: WWI \u2013 Post Vietnam Era<\/strong>\u00a0presented 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\u00a011:00 a.m. \u2013 11:35 a.m. with a 10 minute Q & A at the end.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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Lecture:<\/em>\u00a0Living an Artful Life<\/strong>\u00a0presented 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 \u2013 service. Lecture to be held from 12:00 p.m. \u2013 12:35 p.m. with a 10 minute Q & A at the end.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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<\/em><\/p>\nPanel:\u00a0<\/em>What it means to be an\u00a0African-American US Veteran, and How that Service Translates into Art Work<\/strong>, 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. \u2013 1:45 p.m. with a 10 minute Q & A to end.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/blackartinamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11870942_10207486169371919_816328226173899570_n.jpg?resize=206%2C206\")
<\/strong><\/p>\nDiamond Wilcoxson-Gass<\/strong>\u00a0is 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.<\/p>\nLive Painting:\u00a0<\/em>JOIN IN<\/strong>\u00a0on 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.<\/p>\n
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