“I listen to everything from Bach to Lil’ Wayne, and it doesn’t make me more or less Black,” said current Affiliate Artist de’Angelo Dia as he spoke about his upcoming performance entitled "Negritude Movement", in which he will explore the dichotomy of personality and identity at the Center’s Closing Reception on Friday, August 20th.

Saturdays during the summer are great time to spend the day outside, unfortunately the forecast this weekend calls for rain. Looking to stay dry? Well come on down to McColl Center for Visual Art’s Open Studio Saturday. All of the Center’s artists will be in their studios with the doors open, and an open door means come on in. We are also pleased to feature a special interactive installation in collaboration with Southern Holiday and Annabel Manning.

Don’t miss the upcoming deadlines for the Center’s various Artist-in-Residence programs. McColl Center for Visual Art is seeking artists of all media and at any point in their career to apply.

It has been several weeks since I’ve last been in AIR Deanna Leamon’s studio on the 2nd floor so I was not sure what to expect when I ventured down the hallway for a casual Q&A. But before we could even officially start the interview process, my wheels were turning with questions as soon as I saw a twinkle of metallic silver hidden behind thick dark layers of oil sticks. Curious as to how one might achieve that effect, I learned that insulation as panel makes for a great, lightweight “canvas.” I finally stopped scanning the walls of her studio, and we sat down to talk about her work, the creative process and her residency experience…

On a quick walk through the galleries, I went in search of some artists to find out what they would be working on this Saturday, March 6th when their doors will be open to the public for Open Studio Saturday. I quickly found three willing artists to give me a brief glimpse into what their future holds tomorrow...