Ward 7 Arts Collaborative Celebrating Roots, Rhythm, and Diversity in Ward 7

This dinner, theatre, awards program is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the DC Commission of the Arts and Humanities, Life Pieces to Masterpieces, Planned Parenthood, Washington Parks and Peoples, WPPA Riverside Center, and the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative.

When:Friday, February 27, 2009 at 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Life Pieces to Materpieces Inc. 5002 Hayes St. NE Washington DC (Formerly Merritt Middle School)

For more information please contact the Ward 7 Arts Collaborative office by phone 202-399-1997) or by e-mail ward7artscollab@yahoo.com.

Sankofa Artistry Featured In Doll Art Blog!

Robin L. Coburn's blog Doll Crafting and Collecting features your truly under her Tuesday, February 24th entry "Spirited". I am very honored to have been highlighted for my mixed media work. Go Robin! Thank you from one doll artist to another. Peace!

Black History Month Doll Show & Sale, February 27 & 28, 2009

February 27 & 28, 2009
Friday & Saturday: 10 am - 9 pm

The Mall at Prince Georges
3500 East West Highway, Hyattsville, Maryland

"Celebrating Black History Month"

-Vendors with Black Dolls, Doll accessories, Doll Furniture and Doll related materials for sale
-Meet Doll Artists and Doll Makers

Admission: FREE

For More information: L. Johnson Promotions, LTD or call 301-649-1915.

Directions: Take the Metro Green Line to the Prince Georges Plaza Station.

My Lastest Public Exhibition: Vivant Art Collection In Philadelphia

I am pleased to announce that I am currently in a group show for African American History Month at Vivant Art Collection, located at "Gallery Row" in downtown Philadelphia!

I have several new mixed media artwork available as well as three dolls a part of this show. More information on receptions, etc. is forthcoming!

Vivant Art Collection
60 North 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(T) 215.922.6584
(E) vivantartcollection@gmail.com

GALLERY HOURS
Wednesday - Saturday: 12pm - 7pm
Sunday - Tuesday: By Appointments

The show will run through March 31, 2009. Stay tuned for more announcements.

President Obama: A Celebration of Art Quilts

Collected by local quilter Susan Walen & Curated by Mary Staley

February 9- March 5, 2009
Reception: Friday, February 13, 6-8 pm


King Street Gallery
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center
Montgomery College
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

Location

The art gallery is on the ground floor of the The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center on the west side of the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus off Georgia Avenue (930 King Street). Park in the East Campus Parking Garage on Fenton Street and take the pedestrian bridge and path to the arts center.

Information:

For information about the arts at Montgomery College, visit www.artsinstitute.montgomerycollege.edu or call (240) 567-1368

William Grant Still Arts Center and Dolls of Hope Commemorate the National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Wlliam Grant Still Arts Center and Dolls of Hope Commemorate the
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

February 7, 2009 12-4pm
HIV/AIDS Education
Mobile Testing
Dolls of Hope - workshop
Arts Workshops
Brazilian Drumming

This year as part of our 27th Annual Black Doll Exhibit, we are focusing on the "Dolls of Hope", started by Cynthia Davis, professor and program director of Public Health at Charles Drew University. Dolls of Hope are part of Ms. Davis' outreach for HIV/AIDS Awareness and Education.

On February 7th, we will have an event here to commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. We will hold workshops of the Dolls of Hope, have HIV/AIDS education and we will have mobile HIV testing units outside of our center and music by Brazilian master drummer Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro.

Ami Motevalli
Education Coordinator
William Grant Still Arts Center
2520 S. Westview Street
Los Angeles, CA 90016

Phone 323-734-1165

February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awarness Day

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (http://www.blackaidsday.org/).

A working group of national organizations directs, plans, and organizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Make it a goal to do something on this day (and every day) to promote awareness.

Blacks are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. While making up only 13 percent of the U.S. population, they account for more than 49 percent of AIDS cases. AIDS is now the leading cause of death for Black women ages 25 to 34, and the second leading cause of death for Black men ages 35 to 44.

There are many ways you can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS:

- get tested for HIV
- practice safe methods to prevent HIV
- decide not to engage in high risk behaviors
- talk about HIV prevention with family, friends, and colleagues
- provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS
-get involved with or host an event for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in your community

Join Sankofa Doll Artistry on Friday, February 6th As We Celebrate Go RED Day: Awareness of Women and Heart Disease

On Friday, February 6, 2009, I will join millions of women by wearing my red on Go RED DAY, the American Heart Association's campaign to bring awareness of women and heart disease. I am honored to do this for my ancestors and women all over the world who are fighting one of the top killers of women, heart disease.

Won't you join me? To find out more about the campaign and how you can get involved, click here.

Sankofa Doll Artistry Fan Page on Facebook

Hey all- we are moving up in the world. If you have a facebook account check out the Sankofa Doll Artistry Fan Page here Sign up to get the latest!

Sankofa Doll Artistry Featured on New Website

Sankofa Doll Artistry and Sherry B. Ways is currently featured in a new artist focused website entitled Mixed Media

As a means to share their vastly different styles, the visual arts collaborative Project Mixed Media was formed by Washington, DC artists Elva R. Lovoz & Prudence Bonds. Here, we'll spotlight fellow artists, offer advice, and share our stories, and share commentary, all to maintain the inextricable ties between the arts and community. Check it out!

New Work

Above are some mixed media art pieces that I have been working on in the past few weeks. These have been recently submitted to a gallery for an opening. More on that later.