Students created original portraits honoring Black historical and cultural figures for a new Black History Month art exhibit. The artwork is on display at the Firelands Association for the Visual Arts and on banners in downtown Oberlin.
Oberlin High School students showcase artwork in new Black History Month public art display and exhibitionThe students created original portraits honoring Black historical and cultural figures that are now on display at the Firelands Association for the Visual Arts and on banners in downtown Oberlin. Photo courtesy of Firelands Association for the Visual Arts.
Under the guidance of Oberlin High School art teacher Mallory Tulcewicz, students created original portraits honoring Black historical and cultural figures that were evaluated by a panel of community leaders, according to a news release. The panel selected 12 pieces of art to be displayed on public art banners that are featured along South Main Street in downtown Oberlin. Additional students’ artwork is included in the exhibition at the Firelands Association for the Visual Arts .
“FAVA is excited to celebrate Black History Month by showcasing the talented Oberlin High School students as they honor Black Americans through their portraiture projects,” Kathleen Jackson, FAVA executive director, said in the release. “Turning their portraits into banners for downtown Oberlin is a meaningful way to highlight these inspiring stories for the community.
The city of Oberlin, Oberlin City Schools and FAVA partnered on the project that will be on display from Feb. 1 through March 2. Visitors can view the exhibition at FAVA for free during gallery hours which run from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. FAVA is located at 39 South Main Street in Oberlin.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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