Black artists focus of event at River Raisin Battlefield center
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Black artists focus of event at River Raisin Battlefield center

Black artists focus of event at River Raisin Battlefield center
Rose Tibai takes a look at a painting during the Robert Seldon Duncanson’s Legacy with Detroit Black Artists event at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor Center. Provided by Katie Tibai
Walter Bailey, a keynote speaker, discusses his experiences as a Black artist during the Robert Seldon Duncanson’s Legacy with Detroit Black Artists event. Provided by Katie Tibai

Black artists concentration of function at River Raisin Battlefield Middle

“We are all artists,” Darin Darby stated. “Go and locate what your art is because someone is out there wanting for it.”

Darby is a self-taught artist, and 1 of the showcased speakers at the “Robert Seldon Duncanson’s Legacy: with Detroit Black Artists” event at the River Raisin Nationwide Battlefield Park Customer Heart Saturday.

The Robert Seldon Duncanson Modern society hosted a energetic and energetic evening celebrating Black artists of history and today. The event, portion of a collection of functions staying held throughout February to honor Black Record Month, was a very well-attended occasion that boasted a packed theater and lots of artists. 

Dr. Kojo Quartey, President of the Monroe County Neighborhood Faculty, emceed the software. He started the presentation by honoring the late Robert S. Duncanson, an artist who lived in Monroe and was famed for his landscapes and lovely imagery.