Stillman College to Host Warrick Gallery Ribbon-Cutting, MLK Art Walk Saturday
Stillman College will host two art events Saturday, unveiling the Dr. Cynthia Warrick Art Gallery followed with the 6th annual MLK Legacy Art Walk featuring an Atlanta-based artist.
According to a release, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be hosted in the multi-purpose building next to the Hay College Center beginning at 11 a.m.
The release states the Warrick Gallery will hold nine works of art, including four pieces by Frank Kelly, Jr., single pieces by Frank Frazier and William T. Williams and more. Light refreshments will be served during the event.
Following the Warrick Gallery ribbon-cutting ceremony, the MLK Legacy Art Walk open from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. and will feature Melissa Mitchell, who will display both traditional art and wearables inspired by Black history and her Bahamian heritage.
The release states the art walk was created to showcase artwork that reflects Black history and culture and works created by Black artists.
The event is free to the public. Mitchell will have select works of art for sale at the art walk.