Lecture: Leaps & Bounds: Contemporary Black Artists
Thursday, February 29 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Free Admission
Join us at The Biggs for an inspiring evening of art and
culture with the free-to-attend lecture, "Leaps & Bounds: Contemporary
Black Artists." Hosted by DSU Professor of Art, Lori Crawford, this
captivating lecture will take place on Leap Day, February 29, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Step into the world of contemporary Black artists as
Professor Lori Crawford explores the remarkable endeavors of these talented
individuals across the country and right here in Delaware. The lecture promises
to be a thought-provoking journey through the diverse and impactful works of
Black artists, highlighting their contributions to the art scene in recent
years. See what creatives such as Kerry James Marshall, Renee Cox, Kehinde
Wiley, Nina Spencer and many others are saying to the world.
While the event is free to attend, we encourage you to
register to secure your spot for this enriching experience. Don't miss out on
an opportunity to delve into the dynamic world of Contemporary Black Art and
gain insights into the creative expressions that have shaped and defined our
cultural landscape. Register now and join us on Leap Day for an evening of
Leaps & Bounds.
About the Speaker
Lori Crawford has been teaching at Delaware State University
for over 25 years. Her primary areas in teaching are Computer Graphics and
secondarily in African American Art History and Gender Studies. Crawford earned
her Bachelor of Arts from Morehead State University and was the first
African-American female student to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Computer Art
from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 1996. Lori Crawford was recently
honored with a 2024 Artist Fellowship from the Division of the Arts in the
category of Interdisciplinary for Established Artists. Her work has been
exhibited extensively throughout the country including solo exhibitions at the
Biggs, the Rehoboth Art League, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and
venues in Syracuse, NY, Gettysburg, PA, and Washington, DC. Ms. Crawford’s work
can be found in the collections of Paul R. Jones, Donald Byrd, McNeese State
University, Baton Rouge Community College, and other public and private
collections.