The African diaspora was about movement, the movement of
Africans and their descendants to places throughout the world. And with the now
third chapter of this exhibition, Collaboration has traveled into the gallery
space of the Center for Creative Education.
“I have been an art educator
for 27 years. 12 of those years have been with CCE. Each year we have had
a different goal. Year 1 was at the Armory Art Center. That goal was to create
a conversation within the community of Palm Beach County. We had a diverse
group of people who wanted to see what the buzz was about. It was a
“different” show. Thought there was a similar one 10 years prior at the same
venue. We wanted to make black art more than just trendy.” Stated Trina Slade-Burks.
She continued on to say
while discussing the benefits of collaborating with the CCE “Year 2 was at Palm Beach State. The goal was to educate on a collegiate level and engage the art
students and their professors to think outside the box. With CCE, it is a few
things. CCE is an arts & education program for children so we want to
engage the children & their parents. In addition, we want to challenge the
staff at CCE to connect with the community. We do outreach in at risk
communities but that is the
Many in Palm Beach County’s
communities have yet to experience a piece of art & culture that the
married dynamic art duo of Anthony & Trina Slade-Burks intend to present. Anthony,
a renowned artist in his own right expressed his thoughts on why this
exhibition is needed by saying “Being a native
of Palm Beach County, I feel it is necessary because art & culture has
always been lacking in my community. I feel the need to show a presence
of art especially black art. The mission is to acquire new art
collectors. We provide different opportunities for people to want to
attend. Not just an opening. A beginning, middle & an end.”
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| Artist: Maria Luisa Pflucker |
Speaking of art, A.T.B Artists& Designers LLC are notorious for only curating the best of the best works
for their shows. This year features a collection of artists that were originally
from, reside or represented in the state of Florida in one location here in
Palm Beach County. Including the works of the iconic The Florida Highwaymen.
Anthony explain what connects him to the artists they work with “Artists
who show their God given gift is what draws me to the artists. It doesn’t
matter what their style or genre is, it only matters to me their passion for
the art.”
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| Artist: Isaac Knight (Original Highwayman) |
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| Artist: Ramel Jasir |
“We want to be able to reach a
variety of people and educate them our journey using art as the vehicle.
Art is a form of education.” Trina noted. Being on to be known as candid
when asked what they wish people to take away from the exhibition she says “Honestly,
a piece of art. Ha-ha. But seriously, we want to people to walk away
craving more. We want them to buy a piece, and then keep asking for more from
that artist. We also want people to know that though it an exhibition of
artist of African Descent, we are quite diverse in our imagery. For some
reason, it is assumed that because we are “all black” we all create the same.
However, we have many stories to tell.”
The Opening Reception
Saturday, September 10, 2016 | 6-8:30 PM
The Gallery at Center for Creative Education
425 24th St, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Suggested $10 Entry (Charitable Donation to CCE’s mission
in helping children learn through the arts)
The exhibition runs from September 3-October 21, 2016.
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Sept. 10 - Opening 6pm-9pm
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Sept. 17-Brunch & Lecture- 12pm-3pm Tickets $35
(Limited Seating)
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Oct. 1-Meet The Florida Highwaymen 10am-4pm
Oct. 8- Meet The Artists & Marketplace 12pm-4pm
Oct. 15-Artist Rodney Jackson reads Rocko's Big Launch
12pm-2pm
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