BSA artist Edreys Wajed unveiled a mural of the late Congressman John Lewis on Buffalo’s East Side.
The ceremony marked one year since the passing of the beloved congressman and civil rights leader.
Wajed hopes the artwork sends a message of hope and duty to the community.
Congressman Brian Higgins remarked that Lewis discovered his purpose at just 11-years-old when he moved to Buffalo and saw Black and white people working together.
Boston Lettuce Salad. oil on canvas, 16″ x 20″ Michelle Marcotte’s work was profiled in Art Business Institute. You can see the article and some of her paintings by clicking on the link below. It will be up for one week then archived and still available. https://artsbusinessinstitute.org/artists/artist-profile-michelle-marcotte/
Several BSA members were First Place Winners at the 2011 East Aurora Art Society Summer Show, as follows: Sharon Bartell – 1st in Mixed Media Nancy Cerny – 1st in Oil Kathleen Dworak – Best of Show Michael McMahon – 1st in Watercolor Kudos to all!
Jeanne Gugino has been selected to exhibit three of her works at the Quin House in Boston, MA.
Mary Wyrick will be showing recent paintings in the East Gallery at the Carnegie Art Center on 240 Goundry in North Tonawanda, NY., April 4 – April 26. The exhibit was the first place award at the 2018 Member’s Show for Accordion Solo, acrylic on canvas. Wyrick’s paintings are based on old photographs of beauty pageants, picnics, and parades. An opening reception, with music by “Baci e Ceci,” will be held Thursday April 4, 6:30 – 8:30. An Artists’ Talk will be held Saturday April 13, 1:00 – 2:30, with Eric Evinczik, who is also showing recent paintings in the North Gallery.
‘Art ‘n’ the Bowl’ sports and art gala sponsored by NFL alumni featured BSA artist LeRoi Johnson.
Edreys Wajed to co-curate “In These Truths” at the Albright Knox Northland opening February 19th.
