Save the Date: Reflections of WEUSI: 1965 – Present, April 18

Reflections of WEUSI: 1965 – Present

Exhibition Dates: April 18 – May 11
Opening Reception: Friday, April 18, 6:00–8:00 PM

This April, the Children’s Art Carnival (CAC) will partner with the Hamilton Landmarks Gallery 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

Jesse Anthony Henry

Kay Brown

Perry Cannon

Bob Daniels

Jimmy James Greene

Gaylord Hassan

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