Co-Curated by Dionis Ortiz and Jannette Jwahir
Exhibition Dates: February 28 – March 29 (Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 to 5:00 pm)
Opening Reception: Friday, March 6, 6 to 8 pm (RSVP)
Location: The Children’s Art Carnival Gallery, 62 Hamilton Terrace, New York, NY 10031
A Love Letter to Betty, the 2nd annual Alumni Exhibition honors the enduring legacy of the Carnival’s founder, artist Betty Blayton Taylor, and her commitment to creating the Children’s Art Carnival as a space where art empowers young people, their families, and artists, and serves to connect the community.
Rooted in the philosophy of her 1978 art education handbook, Making Thoughts Become, the exhibition reflects the Carnival’s continued belief that creativity transforms lived experience into meaningful expression. Featuring work created by Carnival alumni over five decades, this year’s show highlights the lasting impact of Betty’s vision and the generational power of art to build confidence, process memory, and sustain community.
Programs at the Children’s Art Carnival are made possible with funding from the Harlem Community Development Corporation, the New York State Council on the Arts, NYC Cultural Affairs, the West Harlem Development Corporation, and through contributions from West Harlem community members.