Live performance of “Free Market” with Johnny Lee Chapman, III and Anthony Otto Nelson, Jr.
"Troublesome presence"
Jan. 24, 2019 - March 13, 2020
The Arts Council of Fayetteville - Cumberland County
301 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (Map)
Exhibition statement: In 1852, Abraham Lincoln stood in the Illinois Statehouse and gave the eulogy for Henry Clay, a former member of Congress and former president of the American Colonization Society. During the speech, the future president of the United States referred to "free negroes" as a "troublesome presence" for slave-holders in the United States.
The artwork in this exhibition underscores how African-Americans have been the antithesis of “troublesome,” rather a community that has supported the ideals that America claims to stand for.
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Featured artwork includes paintings, sculptures, video, mixed media works, photography, Spoken Word, poetry and movement.
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In the news
Up & Coming Weekly: ‘Troublesome Presence’ at the Arts Council
The Fayetteville Observer: Pitts: Fayetteville workshop on racism focuses on people talking to each other
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the artists
Trailer by Rebecca Ward
Community Programming Events
(All events take place at the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County)
Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m. | "Wilmington on Fire" Film Screening + Panel discussion More info/RSVP
Thursday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. | Panel discussion: How artists can effect change in the community POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m. | Panel discussion: The importance of understanding and documenting history More info/RSVP
Friday, Feb. 28, 7 p.m. | An evening of Spoken Word More info/RSVP
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