Reflections of WEUSI: 1965 to Present
Opening Reception: Saturday, April 26, 6:00–8:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: April 18 – May 30, 2025
Location:
The Children’s Art Carnival, 62 Hamilton Terrace, New York, NY 10031
Hamilton Landmark Galleries, 467 West 144th St, New York, NY 10031
This April, the Children’s Art Carnival (CAC) will partner with Hamilton Landmark Galleries to present Reflections of WEUSI, a retrospective showcasing the work of the Weusi Artist Collective.
Founded in 1965, the Weusi Artist Collective emerged as a driving force in the Black Arts Movement in Harlem. Unapologetic in their mission, these visionary artists used their work to amplify the voices of the African diaspora, leaving an indelible mark on Harlem’s cultural landscape and beyond during a time of social and political upheaval.
Many Weusi artists played a pivotal role in establishing the CAC as a creative hub for Black artists and a landmark cultural institution in Harlem. They served as teachers, mentors, and advocates, championing the value of arts and culture in the community.
Reflections of WEUSI will feature the work of 16 collective members, spanning from 1965 to the present. This timely exhibition brings their legacy into focus, offering both instruction and inspiration to a new generation of artists navigating an evolving yet familiar landscape of challenges and change.
Participating artist list in alphabetical order:
Abdullah Aziz
Kay Brown
Perry Cannon
Bob Daniels
Jimmy James Greene
Gaylord Hassan
Jesse Anthony Henry
Jennifer Ivey
MLJ Johnson
Dindga McCannon
Karl McIntosh
Otto Neals
Okoe Pyatt
Ed Sherman
Deborah Singletary
Ken Wright
VIDEO: Learn more about WEUSI Artist Collective