African-American Artists Series

The College of the Holy Cross will hold a series of presentations and workshops by African-American artists during the 2003-2004 academic year. This series of presentations speaks to the contemporary issues addressed by three African-American artists: Michael Coblyn, Clarissa Sligh and Deborah Muirhead.

The creative work of these artists examines the history, identity and collective experiences of African-Americans. Many disciplines inform their work including genealogical and historical research; social history; education; and social issues of race, class, and gender. Each of these three artists relates social and historical conditions to their own personal and collective experiences.

Originally conceived by Kiara Upshaw ‘04, co-chair of the Black Student Union, this series will involve interdisciplinary talks by each of the abovementioned artists. Each of the artists will have the opportunity to meet with small groups of students. In February, Clarissa Sligh will lead a creative workshop for a small group of minority women.

The schedule of exhibiting artists follows:

• Thurs. Oct. 23
  Michael Coblyn (5 p.m., Stein Hall, Room 129)
• Thurs., Feb. 19, 2004
  Clarissa Sligh (5 p.m., Stein Hall, Room 129)
• Thurs., Mar. 18, 2004
  Deborah Muirhead (5 p.m., Stein Hall, Room 129)

This series is sponsored by the Black Student Union, Cantor Art Gallery, Visual Arts, Africana Studies, Women’s Studies, Religious Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, the Office of Student Life and the Lilly Endowment.