2013 State Black Art Exhibit Perspective at the Atrium Gallery

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts presents the "2013 State Black Art Exhibit - Perspective” at the Atrium Gallery @ One Capitol Hill.

Participating Artists: Rufus Abdullah, Anthony Abu, Ramona Bass Kolobe, Tarshire Battle, Christian Goncalves, Kyla Rae Laughlin, Nixon Leger, Munir Mohammed, Dell Padgett, Tony Reeves, Monique Rolle-Johnson, Cynthia Ross-Meeks, Dennis Smith, Simone Spruce-Torres, Eric Telfort, James Walker, McDonald Wright

Performances: RPM Voices of Rhode Island; MHLC Steppers; Mixed Magic Theatre; Mike Rollins & Company

Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) developed the Atrium Gallery to recognize talented artists from communities throughout the state. The Atrium Gallery hosts multidisciplinary exhibitions in partnership with diverse artists and cultural organizations. The gallery features a stunning tall glass ceiling with light that cascades into an open space surrounded by three walls of artwork. This has become a destination point for visitors and the many people who frequent the Administration offices at One Capitol Hill, while enriching the environment for hundreds of state workers in the building.

State Black Art Exhibit
The Black Art Exhibition showcases incredible works of art from established and emerging artists who express their culture by highlighting their unique stories through a vast array of mediums including photography and painting. Starting from its initiation in 2003, the Black Art Exhibit was a partnership between the Rhode Island Department of Administration Human Resources Outreach and Diversity (HROD) Office and the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society (RIBHS). This collaboration with RIBHS continued for several years, during which the Atrium Gallery attracted and showcased the works of talented artists from the black community. RISCA continues to partner with culturally specific organizations and individual artists, showcasing and celebrating the artistic talents of these communities.

The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is a state agency supported by appropriations from the Rhode Island General Assembly and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. RISCA provides grants, technical assistance and staff support to arts organizations and artists, schools, community centers, social service organizations and local governments to bring the arts into the lives of Rhode Islanders. To learn more visit www.arts.ri.gov