January 24, 2023 – The Decatur Area Arts Council will host an exhibit called “STORYTELLERS: a Celebration of Black Artists,” February 3 – 23, 2023, in the Anne Lloyd Gallery at the Madden Arts Center in downtown Decatur.
The gallery exhibit will feature a variety of 2D artwork from artists within the Central Illinois region. Artists were invited to create a piece of art that told a story, either of their own experience or that of someone else. Each work of art will be accompanied by its “story” in written form as provided by the artists.
The exhibit is co-curated by DAAC’s Jami Fawley and Decatur artist Antonio L. Burton, aka Toni Picasso.
Participating artists are:
- Antonio Burton aka Toni Picasso
- Scotland Brown
- Korbin King
- Michelle Smith
- Jeff C. Williams
- Trish Williams
First Friday Gallery Walk
February 3 opening reception hours are 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and will feature:
- Anne Lloyd Gallery
– Live music featuring Tebe Zalango on violin
– Complimentary refreshments
– 6:00 p.m. presentation by Oba William King (member of the National Association of Black Storytellers), featuring drummer Mark Vaughn
– Community Drum Circle led by Kaream Williams will follow the presentation. Bring your drum. - Blue Connection will feature Millikin University Student artwork
- Gallery 510 will feature the artwork of Grace Snively
Regular gallery hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The gallery is free and open to the public.
