Cardinal Stritch University | Northwestern Mutual Art Gallery 

VIVID NOTES • January 20 – February 19, 2012

Photographs and paintings by Brad Anthony Bernard, Mutope j. johnson,

Scott Pollard and Tony Frontier.

The exhibiting artists' lively and soulful works offer a peek into the kaleidoscopic world of Blues and Jazz musicians. From gritty street musicians to polished Jazz performers. These intriguing photographs and vivid paintings capture the rhythm of their lives.

Friday's opening reception offers live Blues & Jazz Performances by 

Olusegun Sijuwade and Jeannine Rivers.

Doors of Opportunity – Acrylic & Oil on Canvas Assemblage

Artist Who Tell Stories
“Artists Who Tell Stories” is held in conjunction with First Stage Children’s Theatre’s production of Y York’s play “Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly” inspired by the life of Della Wells. Artists include Jilan Glynn, Gary Gresl, Chrystal Denise Gillon, Sonji Hunt, Mutope j. johnson, Janet Roberts, Della Wells and many more. Exhibition October 21 through November 30. at Gallery Grand, 604 N. Water Street  Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Friday: 4:30 to 8:30pm, Saturday: 1 to 3pm

Visions, Voices, Viewpoints and Victories of African American Artists @ Peltz Gallery

PELTZ GALLERY – (1119 E. Knapp St. - 414.223.4278 - http://www.artnet.com/gallery/851/peltz-gallery.html  Visions, Voices, Viewpoints and Victories of African American Artists. Guest curator: Della Wells. Opening and reception Friday, January 21, 6 to 9:30pm. David Anderson, Reginald Baylor, Trenton Baylor, Portia Cobb, Willie Cole, Sam Gilliam, Sharon Kerry Harlan, Sonji Hunt, Mutope j. johnson, Ras' Ammar 'Nsoroma, Alison Saar, Evelyn Patricia Terry, Kara Walker, Della Wells, Kehinde Wiley and George Williams, Jr. Paintings, drawings, collage, wall hangings and original prints by more than 25 artists. Saturday, January 22 11am to 4pm - coffee, food and conversation with artists. Friday: 6 to 9:30pm; Saturday: 11am to 4pm

 

Road Trip Series - Mutope j. johnson