Romare Bearden: Storyteller

The narrative themes of Romare Bearden’s work spanned historical, political, and religious topics. Through his innovative works of art, Bearden communicated his ideas and thoughts about everyday African-American life in 20th century America. The exhibition includes prints in a variety of methods (aquatint, engraving, etching, lithograph, and silkscreen) from the Hofstra University Museum Collections.

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Funding has been provided by Sterling National Bank and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

Press Release: The Art of Romare Bearden

Image

Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988), Homage to Mary Lou (The Piano Lesson), 1984, lithograph, Edition: 97/100, 29 1/4 x 20 1/4 in., Hofstra University Museum Collections, gift of Dr. Dorothy Cohen, HU91.1
Art © Romare Bearden Foundation/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Exhibition Reception
Thursday, February 8, 2018 • 4-6 p.m.
Location: Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Remarks by Jennifer E. Henton, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Hofstra University
Free admission. Light refreshments.

FAMILY FUN with ARTful Adventures:
For children ages 5-10 and their adult companions
Saturday, February 10, 2018 • 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Program fees apply. Advanced registration is required.

Improv Jazz! with Napoleon Revels-Bey (for children 8 and up)
Wednesday, February 21, 2018 • 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m (President's Week)
Location: Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Program fees apply. Advanced registration is required.

PANEL: Perceptions and Reality
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 • 4:30-6 p.m. (Civil Rights Day)
Location: Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Program fees apply. Advanced registration is required.

Jazz at the Museum (featuring the Hofstra Jazz Quartet)
Monday, March 12, 2018 • 6-8 p.m.
Location: Emily Lowe Gallery, behind Emily Lowe Hall, South Campus
Program fees apply. Advanced registration is required.