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Meet Dathan Kane, one of the artists featured in o Meet Dathan Kane, one of the artists featured in our Black History Month Exhibit!

Dathan Kane is a contemporary abstract painter and muralist currently based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. He received his BFA in Art & Design from Virginia State University in (2014) with a focus on illustration & painting. The theme of his work focuses on the constant duality of life’s  choices whether positive or negative. He uses bold – organic, black/white shapes to explore the complexities of life and to gain a sense of balance through artistic expression. Dathan Kane has worked with numerous galleries, collectors and city mural projects across the state of Virginia, Baltimore Maryland and throughout the country. His work is currently included in the collections of Dollar Tree, Work Programs Architects (WPA) at Assembly Norfolk VA , VMFA (Virginia Museum of Fine Arts) as well as other institutional spaces. His first international exhibition took place at the Sichuan Contemporary Institute in China (2017). Kane was recently selected to be a muralist for the RVA Street Mural Festival (2022) in Richmond VA, Three Notchd “Leave Your Mark!” Mural Festival (2022) in Richmond VA and has exhibited with the Chrysler Museum (Glass Studio) Gallery in Norfolk VA (2022). In addition, Kane completed a two week residency program in Baltimore via “Studio House” producing two murals curated by the CAN Foundation. He currently serves on the board of the Hermitage Museum in Norfolk, Virginia and works on the (CAN) exhibition team at the Contemporary Arts Network in Newport News, Virginia.

Find more of his work at http://www.dkaneart.com
Story Shields Workshop by Featured Artist, LaKaye Story Shields Workshop by Featured Artist, LaKaye Mbah (Ages: Middle School Students-Adult)

Saturday, February 18
1:00pm-4:00pm

Arts on Main is excited to host a workshop by one of our February Black History Month featured artists, LaKaye Mbah. During this workshop, we will build a visual language based on our shared experiences, as well as what makes us unique as individuals. Together, we will discuss West African textiles and the history behind the creation of Story Shields, develop a shared visual language for the workshop participants, create story shields based on our shared visual language, and apply finishing touches that make each story shield unique.

‼️Registration deadline is Thursday, February 16 by 5pm.‼️

Sign up here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/story-shields-workshop-by-featured-artist-lakaye-mbah/
Meet Ray Johnson, one of the artists featured in o Meet Ray Johnson, one of the artists featured in our Black History Month Exhibit! 

“As an artist, I aspire to create art that is meaningful and emotional. My art engages representation of black beauty, strength and perseverance. With the influences of artist like Dr. Fahamu Pecou, Patrick Dougher and Clayton Singleton, I try to capture the power in what it means to be “black”. I want all people to be able to connect and relate to my work. But I particularly hope that people of color gain pride through the positive representation of the black men and woman that I create.

In my work I like to use men and woman of color to express the topics of love, struggle and togetherness. With acrylic and oil, my paintings of random nameless figures are full of emotion that come to life on canvas.” – Ray Johnson

@rayjohnsonart 

Find more of his work at https://artxrayjohnson.com
Beginners Watercolor Paint Night with Jan Finn-Duf Beginners Watercolor Paint Night with Jan Finn-Duffy: Sea Turtle 🐢

Friday, February 17
6:00pm – 8:00pm

Join watercolor artist Jan Finn-Duffy for a fun evening of mixing paint and water to create an original piece of art!  No skills are necessary when you arrive, but don’t be surprised if you have a few watercolor skills when you leave!  All supplies are provided by the instructor.  Just come to experience the joy and fun of painting!

Cost is $40 per person.

Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 15 by 5pm.

Sign up here: https://gloucesterarts.org/event/beginners-watercolor-paint-night-with-jan-finn-duffy-sea-turtle/
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