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“Having Our Say” Exhibition Art That Speaks To Empowerment Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad Exhibition Opening Sat., February 4, 4 pm to 8 pm
(Philadelphia, PA) — The Mt. Airy Art Garage is pleased to announce our partnership with Philadelphia Theatre Companyduring the showing of “Having Our Say” — a play adapted from the book written by the Delany sisters, African Americanwomen who were both civil rights activists and pioneers in the fight for equality in this country. Their sharp memories show usthe post-Reconstruction South and Booker T. Washington; Harlem's Golden Age and Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du Bois, andPaul Robeson. Bessie breaks barriers to become a dentist; Sadie quietly integrates the New York City system as a highschool teacher. Their extraordinary story makes an important contribution to our nation's heritage—and an indelibleimpression on our lives.
Based on the award winning book, the Delany sisters’ extraordinary stories of racial injustice and personal strife, and eventual success, is as poignant today as ever. This Mt. Airy Art Garage special exhibition seeks to further highlight empowerment through the collective experience of overcoming obstacles and barriers. Featuring works by local artists including Melvin Chappell, Ruth Joray, Daisy Langston Juarez, Jen Hemenway, Arleen Olshan, Kathy Robinson, and Ellie Seif, this exhibition provides a fine art platform focusing on themes of pride and empowerment even in tough times.
The exhibition will run January 27th to February 19th, with a Community Open House and Exhibition Opening on Saturday, February 4th, 4 pm to 8 pm.
(Philadelphia, PA) — The Mt. Airy Art Garage is pleased to announce our partnership with Philadelphia Theatre Companyduring the showing of “Having Our Say” — a play adapted from the book written by the Delany sisters, African Americanwomen who were both civil rights activists and pioneers in the fight for equality in this country. Their sharp memories show usthe post-Reconstruction South and Booker T. Washington; Harlem's Golden Age and Langston Hughes, W.E.B. Du Bois, andPaul Robeson. Bessie breaks barriers to become a dentist; Sadie quietly integrates the New York City system as a highschool teacher. Their extraordinary story makes an important contribution to our nation's heritage—and an indelibleimpression on our lives.
Based on the award winning book, the Delany sisters’ extraordinary stories of racial injustice and personal strife, and eventual success, is as poignant today as ever. This Mt. Airy Art Garage special exhibition seeks to further highlight empowerment through the collective experience of overcoming obstacles and barriers. Featuring works by local artists including Melvin Chappell, Ruth Joray, Daisy Langston Juarez, Jen Hemenway, Arleen Olshan, Kathy Robinson, and Ellie Seif, this exhibition provides a fine art platform focusing on themes of pride and empowerment even in tough times.
The exhibition will run January 27th to February 19th, with a Community Open House and Exhibition Opening on Saturday, February 4th, 4 pm to 8 pm.
