Meet the local African-American artists whose works appear at Central Library in this year’s Meet the Artists exhibit through March 31 and enjoy an evening of cultural entertainment. This year’s theme is “A Post Super Bowl Extravaganza!” Featured will be live musical performances, poetry, a hair and fashion show, and book sales and signings by local authors.

When: Saturday February 18, 5:00-10:00 pm
Where: Central Library, One Library Square 40 E. St. Clair St.

Free and open to all.

Who's featured in Meet the Artisits?

“Meet the Artists” will be displayed at the Central Library February 3 – March 31. Works representing a variety of artistic mediums will be presented by 15 local artists:

Glenn Walker (portraits)
Mychael Shane (scratch board)
Lobyn Hamilton (mixed media)
Gevoris McCrary (multi-media)
Dee Miller (multi-media)
Derrick Cater (sand art)
Walter Johnson (oils)
Dr. Mattie Lee Solomon (oil and water color)
Kevin West (mixed media abstract)
Paul D. Sinclair (fine tip markers)
D. DelReverda-Jennings (sculpture)
Michael Graves (graffiti art)
Valerie J. Clarke-Tate (hand crafted jewelry and bags)
Norma Sexton (mixed media)
James Caldwell (bow-ties).
This year’s youth artist is 15-year-old Indianapolis resident Quinci Miller.

The public is invited to meet all of the participating artists and enjoy an evening of cultural entertainment during the “Meet the Artists Gala!” In addition to viewing the artists’ displays, individuals will hear performances by the Griot Drum Ensemble, poet Mijiza Soyini, the Vickie Daniel and Friends jazz and blues band, and the Krash Krew band. A number of local authors will be on hand to sell and sign copies of their books, including Joe Cooper (Don’t Erase Your Dreams), D. DelReverda-Jennings (Babylon Root), Charles L. Terry (Poetry in the Key of Love), Rosalynn Shropshire-West (Black Vignettes: Essays in African-American History and Culture), as well as authors from Midtown Writers.