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SEEING OURSELVES IN THE RIVER, IN THE MIRROR, IN THE WORLD: African Americans and Children's Literature On Tour presented by Esther Productions Inc. in partnership with The Black Student Fund and The Institute for African American Writing Press Release
Info: [email protected]. Please register at https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events.
Info: [email protected]. Please register at https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/events.
Ms. Afrika Abney has distributed over 30 press releases about various events for over 12 years.Press releases sent via email or posted widely on social media. Some of which were written and prepared by Ms. Abney.
JAMES MCLAUGIN MEMORIAL STAFF SHOW PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Washington, DC- Ms. Afrika Abney will be participating in the James McLaugin Memorial Staff Show which held at the Phillips Collection in 2000.
"For more than 25 years, The Phillips Collection has held a staff show to feature the works of artists employed at the museum. In 1984, the staff show was endowed by the family of James McLaughlin, an accomplished still-life painter who worked at the museum for 50 years. In 1932, McLaughlin began his association with Duncan Phillips as a student at the Phillips Gallery Art School. Until his death in 1982, McLaughlin played an active role in the museum’s activities as a gallery preparator and curator who hired art students as museum guards."
"The Phillips Collection is an art museum founded by Duncan Phillips and Marjorie Acker Phillips in 1921 as the Phillips Memorial Gallery located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Phillips was the grandson of James H. Laughlin, a banker and co-founder of the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company."
Ms. Afrika Abney is an alumnus of the prestigious Corcoran School of Art. She is an accomplished professional visual artist and is influenced by such artists as Jorge Somarriba, Marvin Sin, Lois M. Jones, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and Sam Gilliam.
Ms. Abney has donated, given away and sold many of her paintings and collages for over 20 years. Ms. Abney studied visual art at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Corcoran School of the Art (1980s and from 1993 - 1997) and Bell Multicultural High School (1991-1993). Her art teacher at Bell (1991 - 1993) was Mr. Jorge Somarriba.
Ms. Abney has been nominated for a variety of awards including the 2001 Mayor's Arts Award in the category of Outstanding Emerging Artist. She also has been the recipient of multiple grants from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities and participated in the Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's Congressional Art Competition in 1992 and 1993.
She has exhibited widely throughout the East Coast at such places as Emma Mae Gallery (Washington, DC), The New Harlem Gallery (New York City, New York), Wisteria ArtSpace (New York City, New York), Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), Market 5 Gallery (Washington, DC), The Phillips Collection (Washington, DC), Dupont Society (Washington, DC), Phish Tea Cafe (Washington, DC), Moca DC (Washington, DC), Ellington's on Eighth (Washington, DC), and El Tamarindo Restaurant (Washington, DC) just to name a few.
For more than 15 years, Ms. Abney has used her talent and skills not only create vibrant paintings but also to grow the visual arts community by training youth and adults. Additionally, she has designed, produced, and implemented, visual art workshops at several private schools and government agencies, including the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation.
EMMA MAE GALLERY OPENS NOVEMBER 20, 2004 PRESS RELEASE
November 21, 2004
For Immediate Release
Contact: Sandra Butler - Truesdale
202-667-0634
EMMA MAE GALLERY OPENS
(Washington, DC) - EMMA MAE GALLERY is founded by Sandra Butler - Truesdale and presents Historical Photos, Prints, Posters, Paintings & Gift Items. It opened on Saturday, November 20, 2004 and is located at 1515 U Street, NW in Washington, DC. For further information call 202-667-0634
On view there are works by Sandra Butler - Truesdale, John Zaire El-Badr, Afrika Abney and many others.
The Emma Mae Gallery is dedicated to the memory of Ms. Butler - Truesdale's mother, Emma Mae Butler Dorsey. The gallery features the History of Rhythm, Blues, Jazz & Gospel in B&W photos, as well as the History of the Civil Rights Movement, Women's Rights and Old Washington, DC.
The Emma Mae Gallery is currently located in the historical Frank D. Reeves Center located at 2000 14th St., NW, 1st flr. at 14th & U Sts., NW You may call 202-246-6300 for an appoint to view the historical works.
SOLO ARTIST EXHIBITION PRESS RELEASE
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(Washington, DC) - Ms. Afrika Abney exhibits her artwork at Norton Kirby Advertising from May 1, 2005 - May 31, 2005.
Ms. Afrika Abney is an alumnus of the prestigious Corcoran School of Art. She is an accomplished professional visual artist and is influenced by such artists as Jorge Somarriba, Marvin Sin, Lois M. Jones, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, and Sam Gilliam.
Ms. Abney has donated, given away and sold many of her paintings and collages for over 20 years. Ms. Abney studied visual art at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Corcoran School of the Art (1980s and from 1993 - 1997) and Bell Multicultural High School (1991-1993). Her art teacher at Bell (1991 - 1993) was Mr. Jorge Somarriba.
Ms. Abney has been nominated for a variety of awards including the 2001 Mayor's Arts Award in the category of Outstanding Emerging Artist. She also has been the recipient of multiple grants from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities and participated in the Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's Congressional Art Competition in 1992 and 1993.
She has exhibited widely throughout the East Coast at such places as Emma Mae Gallery (Washington, DC), The New Harlem Gallery (New York City, New York), Wisteria ArtSpace (New York City, New York), Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, DC), Market 5 Gallery (Washington, DC), The Phillips Collection (Washington, DC), Dupont Society (Washington, DC), Phish Tea Cafe (Washington, DC), Moca DC (Washington, DC), Ellington's on Eighth (Washington, DC), and El Tamarindo Restaurant (Washington, DC) just to name a few.
For more than 15 years, Ms. Abney has used her talent and skills not only create vibrant
paintings but also to grow the visual arts community by training youth and adults. Additionally, she has designed, produced, and implemented, visual art workshops at several private schools and government agencies, including the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation.
Sunday, May 1, 2005 - Tuesday, May 31,2005
Opening Reception: May 1, 2005 , 6pm
Closing Reception: May 27, 2005, 6pm
Hrs. Monday - Friday, 10am - 8pm
Weekends by appointment only!!!!!
Norton Kirby Advertising
2410 18th St NW
Washington, DC
MOCA DC PRESENTS ABSTRACT ART FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2006 - FEBRUARY 24, 2006 PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: David Quammen at
MOCA DC
1054 31st Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
202 342-6230
[email protected]
www.mocadc.org
Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Saturday 1pm to 6pm
MOCA DC Presents Abstract Art from February 3, 2006 - February 24, 2006
MOCA DC is a non-profit gallery, whose name derives from the Museum of Contemporary Art, features "new art," avant-garde, multimedia, experimental, and non-traditional work. It is located in the Canal Square courtyard in Washington, DC.MOCA DC presents Abstract Art is an exhibition that runs from February 3, 2006 - February 24, 2006 at Moca DC located at 1054 31st St NW in Washington, DC.
The exhibition will consist of drawing, painting, charcoal, photography, computer generated and sculpture, and must include a paragraph about the work. The opening reception will take place on Friday, February 3, 2006, 2006 from 6 to 9 pm, and closing reception will take place on Friday, February 24, 2006 from 6 to 9 pm. This exhibition is free and open to the public.
EROTIC SHOWING UP IN ANACOSTIA - SIX ARTISTS' INTERPRETATION FROM MARCH 12, 2010 - APRIL 4, 2010 PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Erotic Showing Up in Anacostia - Six Artists' Interpretation
Exhibitions Open Friday, March 12, 2010, 6pm in Anacostia
Washington, DC - Come and discover art in Anacostia this Spring! Opening on Friday, March 12th, at the Anacostia Art Gallery will be the opening art exhibit and reception for You Still Excite Me, a Sensuous Art Showing (Barry Blackmon, Curator) featuring various mediums from fine artists: Larry Poncho Brown, Francine Haskins, Michelle Foster Lucas, Adrienne Mills, Hampton R. Olfus and Greg Paige. Come taste "Divinely Decadent Desserts" by Owner/Pastry Chef Carlynn Fuller; "Devine Chocolates" from Ghana and exotic Caribbean liqueurs for your tasting. The Exhibit goes through to April 4th. The Gallery is OPEN to ALL - Thursday-Sunday 11am-7pm!
The Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique - 2806 Bruce Place SE, Washington, DC 20002 - features two floors of the best collection of fine art, African artifacts, unique clothing, jewelry & accessories, ethnic home décor, crafts, books and black memorabilia from over 30 artists from here and around the world. Many events are scheduled for the 2010 season starting with the 4th Annual Grand OPEN House & Marketplace, April 23-24, 2010 which will feature, vendors, food, entertainment and children's' activities.
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Contact : Esther Productions, Inc [email protected] THE DISCOVERY SUMMIT AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY (Washington, DC) - Join Esther Productions, Inc and Black Student Fund for THE DISCOVERY SUMMIT AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY held on Dec 10, 2022 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST at The Woman's National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. ABOUT THE EVENT Each year since 2019, Esther Productions Inc. has presented a unique scholarship essay contest that invites young ladies aged 13 through 18 to submit essays that tell their stories about growing up without their fathers and building their resilience as they face that challenge. A group of accomplished artists, educators, clinicians, business and civic leaders serve as judges. Cash prizes ranging from $1500 to $500 are given to the top winners during the Discovery Summit and Scholarship Awards Ceremony. This year, the event is presented in cooperation with The Black Student Fund. The summit will include workshop presentations by therapists, coaches and healing artists that focus on providing greater understanding of the impact of father absence through the game charade, developing a robust self-care program, choreographing movements that minimize physical pain while allowing young ladies the opportunity to realize self-actualization and empowerment. REGISTER NOW www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/the-discovery-summit-and-scholarship-awards-ceremony Featuring: The Honorable Anita Josey-Herring, chief judge of the Superior Court of DC "ADDISON SWITZER has worked with The National Reconciliation Week since its founding in 2019. A proud dad and grandad, with two daughters and three granddaughters, Switzer is a native Washingtonian currently residing in Cheverly, MD. A professional actor who has been on most of the local stages, including Arena, Shakespeare Theatre, African Continuum Theatre and appeared on popular television programs like The Wire, Switzer is president of Buckwildmedia.com." "Jennifer Yolanda Okosun is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Parents Rise Network. Parents Rise is an uplifting and supportive community for young parents and organizations that help elevate parents and their children for optimal well-being through personal development education. Okosun has written an evidence-based personal development curriculum covering categories such as character, communication, self-care and community building. She also serves on the board of the Margie Mclean Foundation as a family advocate.Okosun is currently pursuing a degree in behavioral health with a focus on media psychology. She will release her book,“Raising Yourself to Raise the Next Generation,” later this year." "Tracie Robinson, Ph.D holds a doctorate in intrapersonal psychology and a master’s in dance/movement therapy. Dr. Tracie is the owner and founder of Emotions N Motion Healing Practices, a non-profit organization, and president of Essences of Wellness Authentic Transformations, LLC. She uses structure and/or authentic dance and movement to facilitate synergistic change. With the goal of exposing people to their predispositions by integrating movement, gestures, rhythms, breaths, verbal and non-verbal communication with a less defended expression of the body. The art of dance is used as a therapeutic tool to bring about holistic healing in clinical populations including, but not limited to physical, emotional and psychological trauma, depression, PTSD, substance abuse disorders, and body image/eating disorders. Dr. Tracie also holds certifications in Reiki, Reflexology, Hypnotherapy, Traditional & Kemetic Yoga, and Herbal Medicines. " Esther Productions, Inc. is dedicated to using a variety of vehicles—traditional and nontraditional—to develop communities throughout the United States and Europe. It was created in 2004 by Jonetta Rose Barras, award-winning journalist and author of Whatever Happened to Daddy’s Little Girl? - estherproductionsinc.com "The Black Student Fund (BSF) provides essential advocacy, academic and retention support to academically motivated African American and other underserved students to facilitate their access, admission and successful matriculation and graduation from member schools. BSF partners with member schools to provide financial assistance, as well as instruction, evaluations, feedback and monitoring necessary to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a supportive and responsive environment." - https://blackstudentfund.org/ |
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Contact Esther Productions, Inc at [email protected]
Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life
(Washington, DC) - In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic a group of women gathered online to write and share poetry in a workshop launched by Esther Productions Inc. The event was titled Women are Poetry In Motion. Participants continued to meet and the group evolved into the Kaleidoscope Writing Collective--seven women writers in various stages of their development exploring their creativity and sharing their vision.
Come on February 19 at 3 pm come experience Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life.
www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/kaleidoscope-women-of-color-reflecting-on-life-a-poetry-reading
It's Free. Registration is required.
For more information about Esther Productions, Inc, please visit estherproductionsinc.com.
Esther Productions, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization. Founded in 2004, it is dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls and women. It is supported through generous contributions from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Emmanuel Bailey, Veterans Services Corp, Pepco, an Exelon Corporation, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and Esther’s Friends
Contact Esther Productions, Inc at [email protected]
Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life
(Washington, DC) - In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic a group of women gathered online to write and share poetry in a workshop launched by Esther Productions Inc. The event was titled Women are Poetry In Motion. Participants continued to meet and the group evolved into the Kaleidoscope Writing Collective--seven women writers in various stages of their development exploring their creativity and sharing their vision.
Come on February 19 at 3 pm come experience Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life.
www.estherproductionsinc.com/events-1/kaleidoscope-women-of-color-reflecting-on-life-a-poetry-reading
It's Free. Registration is required.
For more information about Esther Productions, Inc, please visit estherproductionsinc.com.
Esther Productions, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization. Founded in 2004, it is dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls and women. It is supported through generous contributions from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Emmanuel Bailey, Veterans Services Corp, Pepco, an Exelon Corporation, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and Esther’s Friends
For Immediate Release
Contact: Esther Productions, Inc at [email protected]
Esther Productions Inc. is proud to be working in partnership with Afrika Abney
(Washington,DC) - Esther Productions Inc. is proud to be working in partnership with Afrika Abney in presenting select pieces of her work for public viewing and sale. Among them include Summer Blossoms, Pandemic, Isolation #1 and Isolation #2. Available now at https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/shop
About Ms. Afrika Abney
Ms. Afrika Abney has been a consultant to Esther Productions Inc from its inception in 2004. A native Washingtonian, she graduated from the prestigious Corcoran School of the Arts. For more than 20 years, Ms. Abney has used her formal training and background in the arts to successfully provide services to artists, nonprofits, corporations, small businesses, community centers, churches, individuals, and schools.
She is proud to be working with Esther Productions Inc in presenting select pieces of her work for public viewing and sale which were apart of the Kaleidoscope virtual event that took place on Feb. 19, 2023.
About Esther Productions, Inc
Esther Productions, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization. Founded in 2004, it is dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls and women. It is supported through generous contributions from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Emmanuel Bailey, Veterans Services Corp, Pepco, an Exelon Corporation, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and Esther’s Friends
For more information about Esther Productions, Inc, please visit estherproductionsinc.com.
Contact: Esther Productions, Inc at [email protected]
Esther Productions Inc. is proud to be working in partnership with Afrika Abney
(Washington,DC) - Esther Productions Inc. is proud to be working in partnership with Afrika Abney in presenting select pieces of her work for public viewing and sale. Among them include Summer Blossoms, Pandemic, Isolation #1 and Isolation #2. Available now at https://www.estherproductionsinc.com/shop
About Ms. Afrika Abney
Ms. Afrika Abney has been a consultant to Esther Productions Inc from its inception in 2004. A native Washingtonian, she graduated from the prestigious Corcoran School of the Arts. For more than 20 years, Ms. Abney has used her formal training and background in the arts to successfully provide services to artists, nonprofits, corporations, small businesses, community centers, churches, individuals, and schools.
She is proud to be working with Esther Productions Inc in presenting select pieces of her work for public viewing and sale which were apart of the Kaleidoscope virtual event that took place on Feb. 19, 2023.
About Esther Productions, Inc
Esther Productions, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based national nonprofit organization. Founded in 2004, it is dedicated to inspiring and empowering girls and women. It is supported through generous contributions from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, Emmanuel Bailey, Veterans Services Corp, Pepco, an Exelon Corporation, Fort Myer Construction Corporation Charitable Foundation and Esther’s Friends
For more information about Esther Productions, Inc, please visit estherproductionsinc.com.
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