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Meet the Artists 2013: A 25th Anniversary Celebration!

View the works of prominent local African-American artists during the 25th anniversary of "Meet the Artists," beginning Friday, February 1 and continuing through Saturday, March 23 at Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair Street.

Painting by Michele Woods

Art by Michele Woods

The exhibit, sponsored by The Indianapolis Public Library's African-American History Committee, has grown to become one of the city's premiere cultural events while providing an avenue for African-American artists to showcase their works. The exhibit will feature works in a variety of artistic mediums throughout Central Library surrounding the theme, "World Outside My Window: A Silver Soiree."

Participating artists include Eric Shelton (mixed media), Jerome W. Chambers (oil, pencil), D. DelReverda-Jennings (acrylics), Anthony Radford (mixed media), Kevin Johnson (mixed media), Brittany Tate (photography), Al Brown (acrylics, water color pencil), Michele Wood (acrylics, book illustrator), LaShawnda Crowe-Storm (mixed media, quilts), Michael Gillespie (mixed media), Dennis Green (sculptor), Quinn Hartzol-Toney (handmade jewelry), Flora Jefferson (handmade jewelry), Regina Brown (dolls), and LJ McCaleb-Doucoure (photography). A youth exhibit coordinated by Art With a Heart also will be featured. 

To learn more about the "Meet the Artists" exhibit and Gala, call 275-4099, visit www.indypl.org or visit their Facebook page.