Tag: Deep Roots Experience

Wellness, Represented: University Hospitals and Deep Roots Experience

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At the intersection of health, wellness, and representation lies art: this winter, 21 works by Black and Brown artists living in Northeast Ohio were acquired by University Hospital’s (UH) corporate art collection. Works by Asia Armour, Bryant “Bee1ne” Anthony, Dayz Whun, Aldonte Flonnoy, Jevonte “Jae Capo” King-Woods, Pahpy/SammieDoesIt, Bobbi Reagins, Vivica Satterwhite, and Emanuel Wallace are now installed in two […]

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A Renaissance Is Now: Documenting Everyday Black Life, Beyond the Struggle

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The exhibition A Renaissance is Now opened on December 10, 2022 at Deep Roots Experience Gallery. The preview the night before the public opening gathered some of the artists, curators and special guests for a dinner and discussion about the collection of photographs and its intended impact. Deep Roots Experience Gallery owner David Ramsey called the collection of photographs an […]

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Summer Shows at Deep Roots Experience

Generations April 29–May 22 Artists are invited to create work with their children or parents, completing the circle of generations in art and creativity. Throughout the run of this show, there will be artist talks with engagement activities for families. REMIX June 3–July 3 Artists create reimagined visuals of album covers that shaped their worlds. SheArt: B.A.P.S. July 16–August 14 […]

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Christa Freehands, at Deep Roots

On a classic-Cleveland grey day in late October, I met with multi-disciplinary artist, Christa Freehands and artist-advocate and Deep Roots Experience founding director, David Ramsey at his Central neighborhood gallery to discuss Freehands’s upcoming solo exhibition “Freehands Seasons” opening on November 27. Since we met in the morning, I brought my own coffee in a mason jar wrapped with bright […]

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Curating the Culture at Deep Roots Experience

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A conversation between Deep Roots Experience gallery owner David Ramsey and artist Mr. Soul, about curating the culture and creating opportunity Mr. Soul: One time for being curators of culture! Two times for being blessed with abundant talent and passion! How’s it going? David Ramsey: I’m well! Preparing for the coming year, watching the changes to the country in wake […]

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Deep Roots Experience Creates Space for Black and Brown Artists

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Deep Roots Experience is a gallery devoted to creating the space for Black and Brown people to be celebrated in artistic expression. That celebration happens in the form of exhibitions, education, and classes for youth and young people. The gallery exists as an extension of Higher Art Life, a nonprofit organization devoted to the education of teens and young people […]

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