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THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART ROAD SHOW TAKES OFF AT THE CHRYSLER

The Chrysler Museum and the Hampton University Museum Highlight the Artistic Achievements of African-Americans

(NORFOLK, VA)—Hit the road this spring with the Friends of African-American Art at the Chrysler Museum and the Hampton University Museum as the African-American Art Road Show officially takes off full speed ahead. Similar in format to the Antiques Road Show on television, the African-American Art Road Show brings artists, art educators, collectors and art aficionados together from all over Virginia to spotlight the talents of African-American artists.

This day-long event on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. begins with a tour of African-American art at the Chrysler Museum and a tour of the Hampton University Museum—the oldest African-American museum in the U.S. There will also be a discussion group on Resources Available to the Collector of African American Art led by educator and artist, Laurel Duplessis.  A panel discussion on Collecting from the Artist’s Perspective will also be moderated by Jeffreen Hayes, associate curator of collections at the Hampton University Museum. 

Special guests include renowned Atlanta art collector Paul R. Jones and educator/author Regenia A. Perry. Jones has amassed one of the nation’s largest private collections of African-American art.  More than 1,000 works from his collection are currently housed at the University of Delaware and are used to promote the study of African-American art and culture.  Jones was named one of the top 100 collectors in the United States by Art and Antiques Magazine.

Perry, a leading authority on African-American art, has taught at numerous universities including Yale, Howard, Harvard, and Virginia Commonwealth University.  She has curated exhibitions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Corcoran Gallery of Art and the Dallas Museum of Art.  Her best known publication is Free within Ourselves: African-American Artists in the Collection of the National Museum of American Art.

All participants will have the opportunity to view and purchase original masterpieces created by regional artists. The day will conclude with a reception and live jazz at 6:30 p.m.

The mission of the Friends of African-American Art at the Chrysler Museum of Art is to promote an understanding and appreciation of African-American art through educational programs and social events.   The Friends also support the acquisition of African-American artwork to add to the Museum’s Permanent Collection. Currently, the Friends are working with the Chrysler to bring the work of African-American photographer Gordon Parks to Norfolk. 

For registration or additional information, please contact Joanne Leese, Director of Membership at 333-6294.