‘Black Artists Matter’ in new YSU virtual exhibit
YOUNGSTOWN - The art of historical and contemporary black visual artists are highlighted in a new virtual exhibit by the McDonough Museum of Art at Youngstown State University.
Among the featured artists is the late Al Bright, who in 1965 became the first African-American full-service faculty member at YSU. Bright was the founding director of YSU’s Black Studies program and was a three-time recipient of YSU’s Distinguished Professorship Award during his 40-year teaching career.
The exhibit is part of the museum’s commitment to feature the work of artists with underrepresented voices and viewpoints, according to a media release from the University.
The museum is soliciting suggestions from members of the community for artists to feature. Artist suggestions can be sent to the museum. The exhibition will run indefinitely.
In addition, the museum is introducing a second virtual exhibit titled, “Artists Reaching & Teaching Students,” highlighting the artwork of Mahoning and Trumbull county high school art teachers and students. Works can be found on McDonough Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts and archived on the McDonough Museum website. Among the featured artists are teachers and students from Lakeview High School and Canfield High School.
