Corks, Canvas, & Conversations: "Free to Be Me" Artist Talk

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

9419 Battle St., Manassas, VA, United States, Virginia 20110 | Manassas

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Corks, Canvas, & Conversations: "Free to Be Me" Artist Talk
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Corks, Canvas & Conversations: Artist Talk Brings ‘Free to Be Me’ Exhibition to Life with Wine, Stories, and Creative Insight
Artist Talk: September 6, 2-4 pm
(9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110)
Join us for Corks, Canvas & Conversations, an engaging artist talk event spotlighting several featured artists from the Free to Be Me group exhibition, curated by the Black Art Today Foundation in partnership with the ARTfactory. Enjoy wine available for purchase as participating artists share insights into their creative practices, inspirations, and the stories behind their work. The conversation will offer guests a deeper connection to the art and the artists who created it. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience art in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
Exhibit Summary
Welcome to "Free to Be Me," an exhibition curated by the Black Art Today Foundation in partnership with the ARTfactory that celebrates the multifaceted journey of self-discovery and authentic expression. In a world often shaped by expectations and societal pressures, this thoughtfully curated collection invites viewers to pause, reflect, and embrace the profound courage it takes to live genuinely. Through a diverse array of artistic mediums, "Free to Be Me" delves into the intricate tapestry of identity, challenging preconceived notions and championing the power of individuality.
Featured artists:
Alma Roberts, Andrew Nichols, Anita Henley Carrington, Babacar Pouye, Brittany Wharry, Bryane Broadie, David Amoroso, David W.M. Cassidy, Derrick Vaughn, Dion Pollard, Emery Franklin, Erasto Curtis Matthews, Dr. Harriet Smith, James Murphy Jr., Jamil Burton, Janet B. Waters, Janice MacLean, JaVon Townsend, Karen Y. Buster, Kaylee Daryl, Keiona Clark, Kibibi Ajanku, Kwaku Ofori-Yirenkyi, Larry Poncho Brown, Lauretta Jo McCoy, Levi Robinson, Linda Meadows, Luis Del Valle, Luther Wright, Marie Antoinette, Mary Claggett, Nai Turner, Nikki Brooks, Paul Henry, Qrcky, Ramsey Brisueno, Russell Lewis, Suzette Royster, Tanya Bracey, Tatiana Nelson-Joseph, Thomas Edwin Dade, Dr. Vanessa Chappell-Lee, VILLAGER, Dr. Yemonja Smalls, and Zsudayka Nzinga
Contact:
ARTfactory, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | [email protected]
9419 Battle St, Manassas, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm), Sunday (12-5 pm)
VirginiaARTfactory.org
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