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Events
For Educators
The Walter O. Evans Collection of African American
Art
Friday, April 7, 5–7 p.m.
Meet collector and former Detroiter Dr. Walter O. Evans, as he shares his
journey from interested art lover to collector. Shirley Woodson Reid, supervisor
of fine arts in the Detroit Public Schools, encouraged Evans to collect.
She will introduce art teacher Robin McDaniel of Detroit’s Bates Academy,
who will model printmaking and other lessons using African American art
resources. Teachers: $20; Members: $15; Student teachers: $10. To register,
call 313.833.5954.Friday, April 7, 5–7 p.m.
African American Artists: Teacher Workshop
Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Learn how African American artists reflect the times in which they live.
Begin with a before-hours tour of the exhibition with Stephanie James, General
Motors Center for African American Art assistant curator. Then, Valerie
Mercer, GM Center head curator, will discuss how contemporary African American
artists reference history in their work. In the afternoon, Dr. Juanita Witherspoon,
fifth grade teacher at Highland Park’s Liberty Focus School will model
lessons and strategies for incorporating African American history into your
teaching. Written materials will be provided. Teachers: $20; Members: $15;
Student teachers: $10. To register, call 313.833.5954.Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lectures
Dr. Walter O. Evans
Saturday, April 8 (members only), 1 p.m.
Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m.
Dr. Walter O. Evans speaks about his collection of African American art,
introduces the exhibition and discusses his collecting history and interests.
He has memories of having met a number of the artists such as Jacob Lawrence
and Romare Bearden, each of whom advised him. A surgeon who practiced in
Detroit for 25 years, Evans began collecting here, and continues to expand
his interests to include rare books and manuscripts. Saturday, April 8 (members only), 1 p.m.
Sunday, April 9, 2 p.m.
Walter O. Evans at the Charles H. Wright Museum of
African American History
Tuesday, May 13, 3 p.m.
Dr. Evans is the featured guest in this collaborative program with the Charles
H. Wright Museum of African American History. He will discuss the development
of his collection since the late 1970s and his reasons for sharing his collection
with the public. Sponsored by General Motors Corporation
and the GM Foundation.Tuesday, May 13, 3 p.m.
Margaret Burroughs at the Charles H. Wright Museum
of African American History
Saturday, May 27, 2 p.m.
Margaret Burroughs, whose works are featured in the exhibition, is the special
guest in this collaborative program with the Charles H. Wright Museum of
African American History. Don’t miss her speak about her career and
the themes found in her paintings, sculptures and prints. Sponsored
by General Motors Corporation and the GM Foundation.Saturday, May 27, 2 p.m.
Richard Hunt at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African
American History
Saturday, June 10, 2 p.m.
Richard Hunt, whose sculptures are featured in the exhibition, is the special
guest in this collaborative program with the Charles H. Wright Museum of
African American History. He will discuss his career, artistic process and
the themes in his sculpture. Sponsored by General
Motors Corporation and the GM Foundation.Saturday, June 10, 2 p.m.
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Gallery Talks
Artist’s Choice: Anita Bates
Sunday, April 16, 1 p.m.
Anita Bates, Detroit artist and Wayne State University instructor, describes
her painting style as “abstraction steeped in spirituality.”
She discusses her own work as well as works by Detroit artist Al Loving,
who served as a mentor early in her career.Sunday, April 16, 1 p.m.
Artist’s Choice: Elizabeth Youngblood
Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m.
Elizabeth Youngblood, College for Creative Studies instructor, textile artist
and graphic designer, discusses her interest in weaving and textile craftsmanship,
and her color-field weaves.Sunday, June 11, 2 p.m.
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Gallery Serenade
Spirit
Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m.
Mubarak Hakim brings his knowledge of African, Afro-Cuban, salsa, funk and
jazz drumming styles to this Detroit-based group. He continues the use of
African drumming styles in contemporary jazz in the tradition of the late,
great, Roy Brooks.Sunday, April 23, 2 p.m.
Ron Wilkinson and the Steve Wood Trio
Sunday, May 28, 2 p.m.
Details to be announced.Sunday, May 28, 2 p.m.
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Friday Night Music
Jazz Music: Wendell Harrison and Friends from the
Chicago Jazz Scene
Jazz Friday, April 14, 6:30 & 8 p.m.
Detroit clarinetist/saxophonist Wendell Harrison along with Chicago guitarist
Scott Hesse, bassist Darius Savage and drummer Isiah Spencer, perform selections
from their latest project.Jazz Friday, April 14, 6:30 & 8 p.m.
Fifth Friday: Black Bottom Collective
Fifth Friday, June 30, 6:30 & 8 p.m.
The Collective’s music is alternative, hip-hop and soul. Using dynamic
rhymes and poetry combined with instruments and energy, the music has been
called “soul-stirring.”Fifth Friday, June 30, 6:30 & 8 p.m.
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Storytelling
I’ve Known Rivers
Sundays, June 4 & June 18, 2 p.m.
Fifth Friday, June 30, 6 & 7:30 p.m.
Detroit storyteller Madelyn Porter tells an African American folktale and
delivers a tribute to Sojourner Truth and Langston Hughes.Sundays, June 4 & June 18, 2 p.m.
Fifth Friday, June 30, 6 & 7:30 p.m.
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Image Caption: Charles White, We Have Been Believers, ca. 1940, charcoal on paper. Walter O. Evans Collection. 1949 © The Charles White Archives. (left)