5th Annual ‘Cultural Connection’ Celebration
The City of Rahway presents ‘Cultural Connection’: The Fifth Annual Celebration of African American Artists. The Exhibit will be held at The Gallery Space, 1670 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ (at the corner of Irving St. & Seminary Avenue). The exhibit runs from February 12-March 10, 2023. The Opening Reception is Sunday February 12, 2023 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Admission is Free; light refreshments will be served.
This exhibit features a wide variety of Artworks by: Mikel Elam, Aaron Fisher,Donchellee Fulwood, Yazmine Graham, Jamarr Neyland, Oscar Peterson, Martryce Roach, Amira Rogers
Art connects people and different cultures. In a world where there are so many divisions, it becomes imperative to find ways that we can all come to a greater understanding of the people around us. Art provides insights into the experiences of the artist and the tone and tenor of their life.
Curator, Lawrence Cappiello relates, “In searching for artworks for the Cultural Connection exhibit, I was particularly on the lookout for a variety of artworks and styles that address differing aspects of the experience of African American Artists. Some of the featured artworks focus on Community: home, family, neighborhood. Some works deal with the Culture particular to African Americans. Other art addresses historic significance of events and people who propelled the evolution of African Americans in society or toward freedom or toward Civil rights. The issues presented are the collective aspects of life for these African American artists and have been transformed through their art into often powerful statements about our society and the lives of a significant percentage of the population.The artworks highlight daily life, social and at times political issues facing the African American community.”
Made possible by funds from the Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
