Women of Visions + IFCI
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Women of Visions + IFCI ⊱✿⊰
Open Now!
March 15- April 15
Gallery Viewing Hours are every Saturday 2-5 pm and by appointment.
The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination and Women of Visions present Shades of Black.
“Shades of Black unfolds a narrative that transcends the monochrome stereotypes of yesteryears. It is an ode to the myriad of hues within the spectrum of blackness, where each shade embodies a unique story and a distinctive journey.” Cynthia Kenderson, President Women of Visions
The Irma Freeman Center welcomes groups to book events and tours to experience this engaging, beautiful exhibition. For information call us at 412-924-0634. Or book an appointment through womenofvisionspgh@gmail.com
“This exhibition is a testament to the vibrancy that arises from the diversity of our people. Just as colors multiply, so does the richness of our experiences and cultures. Each work of art represents a chapter in the epic saga of overcoming adversities and rising above the constraints of societal expectations.” - Cynthia Kenderson
Shades of Black
Opening Reception First
Friday.
April 5th, 2024
6-9 pm
Women of Visions The members of WoV represent a diverse range of lifestyles, and artistic experience; thus rich and varied expressions of personal, social and political views are presented. Throughout 40 years, Women of Visions, Inc. has continued to nurture and support professional and emerging women artists of color, and to bring to the general public the full richness and scope of our cultural heritage
PRESIDENT
CYNTHIA KENDERSON
My vision is to extend our story beyond Pittsburgh, as America's longest-running African-American Women's collective of visual artists in the United States, with 40-plus years of history. By showcasing our work on a broader stage, we will not only amplify our voices but also enrich the cultural landscape of our nation. Our art has the power to spark conversations, challenge perceptions, and foster unity, transcending boundaries and bridging communities.
“Our mission is to promote the arts, culture, and history of women of African descent, by helping each other to excel as artists and to grow professionally through exhibitions, community collaboration, educational programming, and other progressive opportunities.”
Co-founded in 1981, by a diverse group of African American women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Women of Visions Inc. is the longest-running collective of Black women visual artists in the United States. The organization was incorporated in 1990 and achieved non-profit status in 1995. Originally established to create opportunities that had not been afforded to them in the traditional art world, WOV, Inc, over subsequent decades has sponsored, curated, or been represented by members and former members in hundreds of exhibitions, many of national and international acclaim
