BLACK ART MATTERS

It’s hard to say BLACK LIVES MATTER without recognizing the value of graphic representation. After all, a people’s art is a record of a people’s existence. This is why BLACK ART MATTERS.

It mattered long before Fred Wilson’s historical exhibition “Mining the Museum” exposed the hidden, and in some cases forgotten, Black African presence in fine art museum collections. It mattered long before Okwui Enwezor became the first black curator of the Venice Biennale. It mattered long before Picasso discovered African art. And now in this media-dense world, and at this critical juncture in world history, it matters more than ever.

Shop for a good cause at Allentown Art Museum’s summer auction!

It’s almost time for Allentown Art Museum’s first Sizzling Summer Online Art (& More!) Auction! Bidding opens at noon EST Aug. 5 and ends at 9 p.m. EST Aug. 9.

Auction items have been generously donated by patrons in support of the Museum’s 2020 Gala. All proceeds go toward general operating expenses and educational initiatives.

This is your chance to own original paintings, sculpture, and prints by Willie Cole, Peter Grippe, William Hudders, and Jacob Hashimoto; a Whiskey Sunset Martin guitar; and more. You’ll also find home decor and furnishings such as a Knoll side table, unique jewelry and glasswork, gift certificates to restaurants such as Bolete, fashionable accessories, and rejuvenating experiences such as spa days and excursions to Philadelphia cultural sites.

Bidders can view all auction items and register to bid by visiting the museum’s website at www.AllentownArtMuseum.org/summerauction2020.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Virtual Visiting Artist

Since 2005 Willie Cole has been an in-demand speaker, mentor, and visiting artist on university campuses, in museums, and in art schools across the globe. As such he has inspired generations of art students, aspiring artists, and emerging artists of all ages to be(come) their most creative selves.

Due to the social changes brought upon our society by COVID-19, Mr. Cole is now offering his services virtually. Please contact admin@williecole.com to schedule a session or to get more information.

Mr. Cole is virtually available for all of the following:

Critique Session for individuals, classrooms, or groups (via video conferencing or email)

Artist Talk w/ Q&A (via video conferencing)

Individual Portfolio Review (via email)

Individual Studio Visit (via video conferencing)

Harvard University 2017

Over the past 15 years Mr. Cole has been hosted by Pennsylvania State University (PA), Florida International University (FL), SUNY Binghamton (NY), Rutgers University (NJ), The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PA), The New Museum (NY), New Jersey College of Engineering (NJ), The Montclair Library (NJ), The school of Visual Arts (NYC), Occidental College (CA), The Metropolitan Museum (NY), Michaelis School of Art (SA), The San Antonio Museum of Art (TX), The Flinn Gallery (CONN), The Palmer Museum (FL), The Hunter Museum (TN), and many more.