Location
Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
About this event
Festival of Cultures - Gallery Exhibition
Featuring Marilyn Gates-Davis
Oxon Hill, MD – Operations ARTS Foundation is thrilled to unveil an extraordinary gallery exhibition featuring the talented artist Marilyn Gates-Davis. The exhibition, part of the much-anticipated "Festival of Cultures," in partnership with PGCMLS, will take place at the Oxon Hill Library branch on September 21st from 10am-2pm. The exhibition will be on display from September 17th to October 21, 2024.
Artist Marilyn Gates-Davis, is known for her vibrant and evocative artwork that explores diverse cultural themes, has been selected as the featured artist for this month’s gallery showcase. Her work embodies the essence of cultural expression and is a perfect fit for the festival’s celebration of global creativity and heritage.
The exhibition will kick off with a grand opening during the "Festival of Cultures," a community event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich tapestry of cultural diversity. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience her compelling art in a prominent and accessible public space.
Exhibition Details:
- Artist: Marilyn Gates-Davis
- Exhibition Title: Festival of Cultures
- Opening Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10am-2pm
- Exhibition Duration: September 21 – October 21, 2024
- Location: Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
- Event Link: ticketstripe.com/festivalofculuture
About the Artist:
Painting since a child in southern Virginia, Marilyn Gates-Davis has over 40 years and counting as an artist and graphic designer. She has been designing magazines, books, and print materials in the Washington, DC metro area for most of that time. She is a figurative artist that typically paints intimate portraits of family, the black culture, as well as iconic figures.
To counteract negative stereotypes, she chooses to depict the joy of the black culture through her paintings. Marilyn paints images that celebrate grace, strength, dignity and love of black people, often utilizing her art to share personal stories and childhood memories.
Marilyn paints primarily in acrylics and oils. She also creates collage work using cut paper, acrylic paint and other organic textured materials. While there is much diversity in her work, her goal is to take the everyday images and life experiences and elevate them to tell stories that connect us all.
Visual artists interested in our galleries in the future please apply here.
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