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Cocktails and Culture

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Join us on January 19 at the Sordoni Art Gallery for culture inspired appetizers, cocktails, and art. Be immersed in all the Sordoni Gallery has to offer, while listening to live music by professional vocalist, Dave Cupano. There will be a gallery tour for those interested at 6pm by the Director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, Heather Sincavage. The featured exhibit is David C. Driskell & Friends: Creativity, Collaboration & Friendship

Featured Exhibit:

A Dr. Roy E. Morgan Memorial Exhibition, David C. Driskell and Friends: Creativity, Collaboration, and Friendship highlights the artistic legacy of David C. Driskell and the importance of his relationships with fellow artist friends—many of which have a significant place in the art canon.

The exhibition explores the work and Driskell’s relationships with such figures as Hale Woodruff, James Porter, Elizabeth Catlett, Kara Walker, Romare Beardon, Keith Morrison, Jacob Lawrence, and many more. Original works of art created by Driskell would also be featured, as well as ephemera from the Driskell Papers that exemplify the artists’ unique friendship.

– African-inspired appetizers and cocktails

– Includes Beer, Wine and Seltzer too!

– A tour of the exhibit by gallery director, Heather Sincavage, at 6pm

– Live Music