“MOSAIC”
The Artists of Colour
Eleventh Annual Art Exhibition
Friday May 4, - Sunday May 13, 2018
Mackenzie Hall and Cultural Centre and the Common Ground Gallery,
3277 Sandwich Street, Windsor, Ontario (519) 255-7600
“Cultural Mosaic is the mix of bits and pieces of ethnic groups’ languages and culture which co-exist within society. This show represents the diverse assemblage of individual artists who have combined their collective talents to tell the world that creativity transcends all individual differences.”
Scheduled show Events
Through the week Exhibit Hours 10 am – 5 pm
Sundays 12 - 5pm
Closed on Mondays
Opening Reception
Friday May 4th, 2018
TIME: 7:00 – 10:00pm
LOCATION: Auditorium (Second Floor)
$5 Cover charge
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Official opening ceremony will begin in the Main Auditorium at 7:20 pm
Introduction of participating Artists
A special tribute to Dr Howard Douglas McCurdy Jr.
Featured Musicians
Jazzus - Lower Level
Trading Places - Upper Level
------------ Refreshments --------------
Annex Room (Upstairs)
The works of our artists are located in the
Common Ground Gallery (Lower Level)
Bedford Room (Lower Level)
Main Gallery (Lower Level)
Auditorium (Upstairs)
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No admission charge to exhibit or presentations - Donations are welcomed
Saturday May 5th
1 PM
Author and retired Educator, Edward Milo Johnson
Edward Milo Johnson relates the exciting story of John ‘Daddy’ Hall and his journey to freedom in Canada.
His presentation will describe the process of writing your family history book through the use of storytelling.
Annex Room
(Upstairs)
____________________________________
Saturday May 5th
2 pm
First screening of the film
Colored Frames
A Visual Art Documentary
A look back at the last fifty years in African American art, Colored Frames is an unflinching exploration of influences, inspirations and experiences of black artists. Beginning at the height of the Civil Rights Era and leading up to the present, it is a naked and truthful look at often ignored artists and their progeny.
Running time 56 minutes
Annex Room (Upstairs)
_____________________________________
Sunday May 6TH
2 pm
Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson speaks on his book
Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman and POW
Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson a retired US Air Force officer, recipient of the Purple Heart now enshrined in Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame. On March 29, 2007, Jefferson attended a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol rotunda, where he and all the other members of the Tuskegee Airmen (and their widows) were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their service.
Auditorium (Upstairs)
____________________________________
No admission charge to exhibit or presentations - Donations are welcomed
SUNDAY MAY 6TH
Auditorium (Upstairs)
3:00 pm
Gospel Concert
Come and hear the Gospel in song by local gifted soloist and musicians.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear and will trust in the LORD.
Psalm 40:3
Main Auditorium
(Upstairs)
Exhibit School tours.
Tuesday May 8th and Friday May 11th
9:30 am ---11:00 am 1:00 pm---2:30 pm
____________________________________
Saturday May 12th 1:45pm
LOCATION: Main Auditorium (Second Floor)
For the young artists
CREATING
A Mosaic
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by adult
Cost $5 per child.
Annex Room (Upstairs)
____________________________________
Saturday May 12th
2 pm
Screening of the film
Colored Frames
A Visual Art Documentary
Running time 56 minutes
_________________________________________________
Sunday May 13th
Last chance to visit the show
Doors opens at 12 pm and the show ends at 4:30pm
The Artists of Colour
Eleventh Annual Art Exhibition
Friday May 4, - Sunday May 13, 2018
Mackenzie Hall and Cultural Centre and the Common Ground Gallery,
3277 Sandwich Street, Windsor, Ontario (519) 255-7600
“Cultural Mosaic is the mix of bits and pieces of ethnic groups’ languages and culture which co-exist within society. This show represents the diverse assemblage of individual artists who have combined their collective talents to tell the world that creativity transcends all individual differences.”
Scheduled show Events
Through the week Exhibit Hours 10 am – 5 pm
Sundays 12 - 5pm
Closed on Mondays
Opening Reception
Friday May 4th, 2018
TIME: 7:00 – 10:00pm
LOCATION: Auditorium (Second Floor)
$5 Cover charge
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Official opening ceremony will begin in the Main Auditorium at 7:20 pm
Introduction of participating Artists
A special tribute to Dr Howard Douglas McCurdy Jr.
Featured Musicians
Jazzus - Lower Level
Trading Places - Upper Level
------------ Refreshments --------------
Annex Room (Upstairs)
The works of our artists are located in the
Common Ground Gallery (Lower Level)
Bedford Room (Lower Level)
Main Gallery (Lower Level)
Auditorium (Upstairs)
__________________________________
No admission charge to exhibit or presentations - Donations are welcomed
Saturday May 5th
1 PM
Author and retired Educator, Edward Milo Johnson
Edward Milo Johnson relates the exciting story of John ‘Daddy’ Hall and his journey to freedom in Canada.
His presentation will describe the process of writing your family history book through the use of storytelling.
Annex Room
(Upstairs)
____________________________________
Saturday May 5th
2 pm
First screening of the film
Colored Frames
A Visual Art Documentary
A look back at the last fifty years in African American art, Colored Frames is an unflinching exploration of influences, inspirations and experiences of black artists. Beginning at the height of the Civil Rights Era and leading up to the present, it is a naked and truthful look at often ignored artists and their progeny.
Running time 56 minutes
Annex Room (Upstairs)
_____________________________________
Sunday May 6TH
2 pm
Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson speaks on his book
Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman and POW
Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson a retired US Air Force officer, recipient of the Purple Heart now enshrined in Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame. On March 29, 2007, Jefferson attended a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol rotunda, where he and all the other members of the Tuskegee Airmen (and their widows) were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their service.
Auditorium (Upstairs)
____________________________________
No admission charge to exhibit or presentations - Donations are welcomed
SUNDAY MAY 6TH
Auditorium (Upstairs)
3:00 pm
Gospel Concert
Come and hear the Gospel in song by local gifted soloist and musicians.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God;
Many will see and fear and will trust in the LORD.
Psalm 40:3
Main Auditorium
(Upstairs)
Exhibit School tours.
Tuesday May 8th and Friday May 11th
9:30 am ---11:00 am 1:00 pm---2:30 pm
____________________________________
Saturday May 12th 1:45pm
LOCATION: Main Auditorium (Second Floor)
For the young artists
CREATING
A Mosaic
Children 7 and under must be accompanied by adult
Cost $5 per child.
Annex Room (Upstairs)
____________________________________
Saturday May 12th
2 pm
Screening of the film
Colored Frames
A Visual Art Documentary
Running time 56 minutes
_________________________________________________
Sunday May 13th
Last chance to visit the show
Doors opens at 12 pm and the show ends at 4:30pm
