fulton art fair artists’ exhibit

curated by klaudia Ofwona draber

Fulton Art Fair was established in 1958 as a collective of artists of African and African American descent, promoting their work in New York City and New York State; although most of its members are local Brooklyn artists. In this exhibition the multigenerational group of emerging and established artists will continue to tell audio and visual histories through art. The exhibition is curated by Klaudia Ofwona Draber.

The exhibiting artists include Khuumba Ama, Keisha-Gaye Anderson, Glori B., Camille Clavery, Sadikisha Collier, Melvin Isaac, Scharalet Kee, Myra Kooy, Donna Mason, Omari Maynard, Karl McIntosh, Otto Neals, Albert Ojo, Michael [Boogievision] Pinckney, Okanbi Pounds, Aleathea Sapp-Jimenez, Robert Scott, Ava Thomlinson, Wilma Ward, Emmett Wigglesworth, David G. Wilson and Valerie Williams.

It is a pleasure for FiveMyles to exhibit paintings, sculpture and multi-media work by 22 artists who work largely outside the commercial New York art world. The Fulton Art Fair artists have established a strong presence in Brooklyn, with outdoor exhibitions and gallery shows. They count many well-established artists among their members: Otto Neals and Emmett Wigglesworth among others.

Public Conversation, February 27, 4-6pm: Crown Heights historian Richard Green and Larry Weekes will discuss the future of Fulton Art Fair and its social impact in Brooklyn.

GALLERY HOURS:

Thursday - Sunday, 1 - 6pm, or by appointment. Please email hanne@fivemyles.org, or call 718-783-4438.

DIRECTIONS:

Take 2, 3, or 4 trains to Franklin Avenue. Walk two blocks against the traffic on Franklin. Walk ¾ block to 558 St. Johns Place. FiveMyles is within easy walking distance from the Brooklyn Museum.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

FiveMyles is in part supported by the New York State Council for the Arts, Public Funds from the New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Council Member Laurie Cumbo, The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Foundation, the Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, the Perlemeter Foundation, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Joseph Robert Foundation, and the William Talbott Hillman Foundation. The Public Conversation is made possible thanks to a generous Humanities NY SHARP Grant.