IN DIALOGUE EXHIBITION
West Harlem, NY …. The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. and the City College of New York is hosting a daring exhibition in historic St. Nicholas Park — bringing contemporary art installations by new artists that mix history, community and landscape together for residents and New Yorkers alike this June.
As apart of a studio last fall, artists Scherezade Garcia, Brett Seamans, and Marcie Revens were chosen to participate in the exhibition “In Dialogue”. Historic St. Nicholas Park which slopes below the neo-gothic campus of City College was designed by George Browne Post and overlooks both West and Central Harlem.
The college’s motto: Respice, Adspice, Prospice (Look back, look at, and look ahead) suits this exhibition especially well. For decades, there has been little communication between the college and its West Harlem neighbors. But like a sleeping giant in a fairy tale, the college was awaken by the idea of a collaboration that could bridge new attitudes, forge bold artistic expressions and an understanding of the past.
The MFA program at The City College provides an opportunity for students to study studio art in the heart of the art world — New York City. City College insures an intensive professional experience and affords students the opportunity to follow their creative vision in a collaborative environment. The MFA Program offers instruction in the theory, practice, and teaching of the visual arts through a required sequence of courses as well as in-depth training in one or more of the following areas of specialization: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, or ceramic design.
The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. is a twelve year old, cultural arts and preservation organization. WHAF offers exhibition opportunities for artists and creative professionals wishing to share their talent with residents in Northern Manhattan and around the city. The West Harlem Art Fund, Inc. showcases art and culture in open, public spaces to add aesthetic interest to our part of the city; promote historical and cultural heritage; and support community involvement in local development. The organization’s African symbol is the double crocodile from West Africa. Funtunmmireku-Denkyemmirreku means unity in diversity.
