Reflections of WEUSI: 1965 to Present
Children's Art CarnivalOpening Reception: Saturday, April 26 (Ended. Thank you for attending!)
Exhibition Dates: April 18 – May 30, 2025
The CAC gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 pm and during the special event below.
About the Exhibition: Reflections of WEUSI: 1965 to Present
The griots of the WEUSI Artist Collective have captured history using their unique creative styles to add a benchmark to the culture of Harlem and the world. This group of men and women were fearless, bold and unapologetic about their mission at a time of civil unrest in America. They made a statement, “Black images by Black people”.
The members of WEUSI continue to produce positive “Black” images using every medium, media and method known to the art world. They are modern masters of artmaking who weave their stories using paint, paper, metal, stone, photography, glass, wood, textiles, cloth to deliver powerful messages of hope and pride. The diversity of art makers in this collective continue to push the visual boundaries of storytelling with a commitment to uplift the global community of the African diaspora and serve as a building block for the future of Black art makers.
This exhibition is a tribute to these trailblazers here in Harlem where they had an undeniable and lasting impact on the culture and our lives. The exhibition is a collaboration between the WEUSI Artist Collective, Hamilton Landmark Galleries, and the Children’s Art Carnival.
Participating artist list in alphabetical order:
| Abdullah Aziz | Jesse Anthony Henry | Ademola Olugebefola |
| Kay Brown | Jennifer Ivey | Okoe Pyatt |
| Perry Cannon | MLJ Johnson | Ed Sherman |
| Robert Daniels | Dindga McCannon | Deborah Singletary |
| Jimmy James Greene | Karl A. McIntosh | Ken Wright |
| Gaylord Hassan | Otto Neals |
Location:
The Children’s Art Carnival, 62 Hamilton Terrace, New York, NY 10031
Hamilton Landmark Galleries, 467 West 144th St, New York, NY 10031
SPECIAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS:Thursday, May 8, 6 to 8:30 pm
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 by Deborah Singletary and Jennifer Ivey In this workshop, participants create a word wand to inspire them to develop practices that transform negative thinking and construct healthy, supportive thoughts. This symbolic art tool has precedence in Native American and African spiritual practices. The workshop closes with a ritual and blessing incorporating the participants’ newly created word wand.at the Children’s Art Carnival (REGISTER) |
Monday, May 12, 6 to 8:30 pm
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 by Jennifer Ivey and Deborah Singletary This hands-on workshop guides participants through the process of creating their own unique mask. Whether for theater, cultural celebrations, or personal expression, attendees will explore different styles, materials, and artistic techniques to bring their vision to life.at the Children’s Art Carnival (REGISTER) |
Friday, May 16, 6 to 8 pm
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Independently produced documentary film tracing the roots and capturing the creative spark of the WEUSI Artist Collective, including interviews with noted WEUSI Collective members. Artist talk with members Ademola Olugebefola & Dindga McCannon, with Voza Rivers, Producer. at the Children’s Art Carnival |
Saturday, May 17, 2:30 to 4:30 pm
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| Learn about the art of Stop-Action Animation, Imagine a story you want to tell and bring it to life using these basic animation techniques. Instructor- Mark McCannon.
at the Children’s Art Carnival |
Saturday, May 24, 2 to 4 pm
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| Panel Discussion: “WEUSI: Sustaining the Legacy of Black Arts Movements” Instruments of Cultural PreservationParticipants:
at Hamilton Landmark Galleries |
Date TBA
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| at the Children’s Art Carnival and Hamilton Landmark Galleries |
Press Coverage on this exhibition:
https://www.harlemonestop.com/
VIDEO: Learn more about WEUSI Artist Collective
