The Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries celebrates our former Fine Art Advisor, the late Dr. Richard A. Long. In the African tradition of memorializing the deceased a year after their transition, CAU Art Galleries will unveil a fantasy coffin created in the likeness of Long's infamous car, a yellow 1974 B210 Datsun. |
You are cordially invited to
A memorial exhibition and art auction in support of the Clark Atlanta University Permanent Collection.
Live Art Auction, Special Live Performances and Presentations, including a reading of Richard A. Long's poem "Ascending"
Unveiling of Dr. Richard A. Long's
Fantasy Coffin @3:15 p.m.
Live Art Auction @4:00 p.m.
Festive Attire |
Lisa Arrindell Anderson
Mistress of Ceremonies
April Berry
Former Principal Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater |
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Richard Long
Host Committee
Maya Angelou, Honorary Chair
Henrietta Antoinin, Chair
Henry and Billye Suber Aaron
Amalia Amaki
Jule C. Anderson
Mary Twining & Keith Baird
Cheri Ben-Iesau
Juliet Bethea
April D. Campbell
Earle D. Clowney
Leah Creque
Louis & Jea Delsarte
Peter L. Flemister
Michael Harris
Steven L. Jones
Judith Alexander Foundation
Curtis Long
Jan Meadows
Jim & Marsha Meadows
Daniel Morris & Terri Vismale-Morris
Peter Ruiz
Freddie Styles
Candy Tate
Carol Thompson
Larry & Brenda Thompson
Ruby Thompson
Eleanor Traylor
(Host Committee still in formation.)
Participating Artists
Jim Alexander
Steve R. Allen
Amalia Amaki
Zachariah Anderson
Marquetta Bell Johnson
Lillian Blades
Terrell Clark
Louis Delsarte
John Dowell
Tina Dunkley
Art Eubanks
Robin Holder
Stefanie Jackson
Yusef Johnson
Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier
Susan Loftin
Charles Lucas
Jennifer Mack
Lev Mills
Mario Petrirena
Sheila Pree-Bright
John Riddle
Susan Ross
Robb Simmons
Kevin Sipp
Freddie Styles
(Participating artists still assembling.)
[Collectors should bring checkbook and credit card.]
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Fundraiser in Support of CAU Art Galleries -- Permanent Collection |
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The cultural odyssey will feature live performances and works of art reflecting the psychology of YELLOW, which embodies the acquisition of knowledge, curiosity, practicality, optimism, and cheerfulness - all attributes of Richard Long. Included in the presentation is an art auction in support of the University's permanent collection. There will be food and other music to accompany the offerings. The exhibit is made possible through the generous support of Jim and Marsha Meadows and is ceremoniously timed for the city-wide celebration, Africa Atlanta 2014.
Ticketed Event
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