Civil Rights Movement Art Show at DSU until Nov. 7
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, the Arts Center/Gallery at Delaware State University is presenting an commemorative exhibition featuring the works of 18 artists from Sept.
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Kamal Al Mansour’s Red, White (Black) and Blue is one of the 20 works on display that the Arts Center/Gallery’s Civil Rights-themed exhibition.29 to Nov. 7.
The exhibition, which is free and open to the public – is located in the Arts Center/Gallery, the entrance of which is located inside the entrance of the William C. Jason Library on campus.
The gallery requested submission of works that directly or metaphorically examined and responded to any issues related to the Civil Rights Movement. Submissions were received from around the country, resulting in a group of 20 selected works that provided a unique visual response to Civil Rights events.
The Arts Center/Gallery is a learning environment for the Department of Art, Arts Management program, and as such, DSU art majors assisted with the exhibit staging and installation.
In addition to the works selected from artists, the exhibit contains an interactive installation component. The installation, a visual timeline reflecting responses to the exhibit and theme, is an evolving work of art. All visitors are encouraged to add their visual comments to the installation and become a part of this process. There isn’t a “wrong” way to participate.
The opening reception for this exhibit will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2. The exhibition and reception is being held in conjunction with the Oct. 2-3 Civil Rights Symposium hosted by DSU and the Delaware Historical Society.