‘Black Excellence Art Exhibition’ celebrates Black history, creativity, culture

THE 2024 HONOREES STANDING FROM LEFT ARE DR. VLADIMIR SURIN, REGINALD OVERTON, MICHAEL ROSE AND CARLOS TAYLOR. SEATED FROM LEFT ARE DR. GERALD FERGUSON,& DUANE WILLIAMS, EVON WALTERS AND DR. QUINTIN BULLOCK. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO) The Black Excellence Art Exhibition reception was held, Feb. 28, at CCAC’s Homewood-Brushton Center. It was a tribute to Black excellence of the past, present and future. The New Pittsburgh Courier was there as live performances from several local artists were held, and the special art displays were featured to the delight of those in attendance. A collaboration with Michelle Gainey’s Pittsburgh Paint Project, the CCAC exhibit, which opened on Feb. 23, featured more than 20 creative works of art, photography, poetry and writing. Participating artists included Destiny Folks, youth artist (painting); Laverne Kemp (textiles); Cynthia Kenderson (poetry and print mediums); Corey Lankford (photography and videography); Morgan Overton (visual arts); Beanie Paintz ( painting); and Jimmy Paintz (urban painting). A special display of art depicting famous African Americans created by the first and second grade classes at& Faison Elementary was also included in the show. “This is a celebration of Black excellence designed to expose our students and the immediate community to the wealth...