Milton Bowens: Gonna Lay My Burdens Down
may 29 – september 5, 2008

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This exhibition is Bay Area artist Milton Bowen’s first showing in San Francisco and is a collection of three solo exhibitions. Blood on the Fields, What Becomes of A Broken Soul, and Trying to Find My Way Home are Bowen’s most controversial exhibitions and combined together comprise a unique, soulful and thought provoking artistic expression of fine art addressing issues that are socially and racially important to the contemporary African American society.  These provocative and confrontational exhibitions shown together at the African American Art and Culture Complex not only showcase Bowen’s insurmountable artistic talent, but also allows his commentary about the conditions and circumstances of African Americans in today’s society to be heard and acknowledged.

Exhibition Programming:

• June 20 (6pm) Artist's Talk


• June 20 (6-9pm) Colored Pictures – Race, Family & Politics and the role they play in Black Fine Art  (Lecture)


• July 11 (6-8pm) ART IN THE FAMILY – Creating Art beyond the Classroom (Youth & Family Workshop)


• August 7 (6-9pm) WHAT IS YOUR CULTURE WORTH? – The Importance and Impact of Collecting Black Fine Art  (Panel Discussion)

MY LEGACY: A SURVEY OF CHUKES' WORK
may 2 – september 5, 2008

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Gallery: Sargent Johnson Gallery

Description:

This is a survey of sculptures created by Michael Chukes. Chukes has been creating art since he was 5 years old. This exhibition focuses on art in various statges of his creative growth starting from the 60’s to present day. The exhibition will include drawings, woodcarvings, ceramics, woodwork, paintings and sculpture.

Opening Reception:

Friday, May 2, 2008 from 6-8pm in the Sargent Johnson Gallery and AAACC Foyer. Chukes will be present to talk about his inspirations and influences in creating his works.

Programming:

Chukes will share his experience of creating artworks with the Summer Youth Program.

Josh Hursman
April 21 – June 27, 2008

Gallery: Photography Row 

Description:

Winner of the Bring Your Own Art (BYOA) artist competition, Josh Hursman will be featuring his works of Tornado-like Images. They swirl and morph into unknown images and bodies. The colors and the size of the work allow the viewer to become lost in this world of swirling turmoil.

Opening Reception:

Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 6-8pm on the second floor. This event is in conjunction with Infin8Sync and Lenders Community Development and will feature live spoken word, music, and dance performances.