The African American Arts Festival (AAAF) January 13-March 31, 2008, is an annual three month countywide celebration of artistic accomplishments, achievements and culture of African Americans designed to present and promote various art forms for the enlightenment and entertainment of the general public. The opening AAAF event is Atelier’s Founding Members Invitational Exhibition which in part, highlights a Featured Artist. On this page you will find the current Featured Artist's gallery, plus previously Featured Artists' works.
Current Featured Artists
Photographer Michael Cunningham (coauther of Crowns) and author Connie Briscoe, profile in their book, fifty wowman over the age of fifty who have been remarkably successul–whether in reaching the top of the corporate ladder, finding fame in politics ro the arts, or raising a son to be proud of a single mother–and reveal the ways that they have prevailed despite daunting obstacles.
March 16-May 9, 2008
Jewels | 50 Over 50 Photography by Michael Cunningham
Artist Opening Reception - Sunday, March 16, 3:00 p.m.
View the Jewels gallery
Jacquelyn Hughes Mooney, owner of She Roks! Studio and citizen of New Orleans, started her artistic journey with coloring books, daydreams and doll houses and is a nationally recognized artist. She created the Big City Women series in 1995 as a vehicle for her vibrant, jazzy contemporary quilted textile collages and stories.
October 12 - December 21, 2008
Fit to Be Tied, Quilts and Mixed Media Jacquelyn Hughes Mooney
Artist Reception - Sunday, October 12, 3:00pm
View the Jacquelyn Hughes Mooney gallery
Art has great power. It is my profound belief that art transcends other human activities and that it is a source of humankind’s broader comprehension of its past, present, and near future. Nurturing the senses of viewers and producers of art positively is one of its functions. As an artist I search to experience this power of art and try to expose my reality to others through aesthetic approaches. Read More
March 14 - May 8, 2009
"No Boundary: From Matter to Spirit." Elizabeth Leal
Artist Opening Reception - Saturday, March 14, 4:00 p.m.
View the Elizabeth Leal gallery
Art has great power. It is my profound belief that art transcends other human activities and that it is a source of humankind’s broader comprehension of its past, present, and near future. Nurturing the senses of viewers and producers of art positively is one of its functions. As an artist I search to experience this power of art and try to expose my reality to others through aesthetic approaches. Read More
January 11 - February 28, 2009
Founding Members Invitational Exhibition & African American Arts Festival Kick-Off 2009 Festival featured artist Juan Logan
Artists Reception - Sunday, January 11, 3:00 p.m.
View the Juan Logan gallery
Past Featured Artists
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