As I was sitting here writing this article for CAN Journal, I realized that Kings & Queens of Art will be ten years old come February 1st. So, I stopped writing, closed my eyes and took a deep breath as my gratitude became…more! Believing in giving credit where credit is due, I want to take this time to thank all […]
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Well, all right citizens of the universe, art angels, we, Kings & Queens of Art have returned to share with you the happenings at The Art Palace… First off The Queen of Art, Gwendolyn Garth, turned 71 on October 13, 2022. Some of you may know, and for those who don’t know, 71 is a sign of great blessings, new […]
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Founder Gwendolyn Garth is in the process of re-inventing the nonprofit organization Kings & Queens of Art with a project called Confronting Darkness and Defying Stereotypes. At its heart will be a mobile art gallery and classroom that will serve dual purposes: to develop, promote, and increase the visibility of the artwork of minority and marginalized artists (i.e. returning citizens […]
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Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, from humble beginnings, Augustus Turner remembered being inspired at an early age by watching and admiring others draw superheroes and cartoon characters—to the point where he picked up a pencil and never put it down. Confident, assertive, humorous, and humble all in one, this is the Augustus Turner I had the pleasure and […]
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Greetings My CAN Family and Friends! This year Kings & Queens of Art moved into a new studio space both physically and spiritually. I am loving our new studio space at 1385 East 34th Street. I met a woodworker at Home Depot, Louis Lyons, who has joined Kings & Queens of Art, and he is helping as he grows his […]
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Greetings from Kings & Queens of Art. Wow! 2020 forced us here at KQOA into “changing our perspective, thereby changing our mindset.” So now we are into 2021 and much to our regret, due to circumstances beyond our control (a leaking roof), KQOA is moving from its Ashbury location in the Glenville neighborhood. But we are resilient, and we are […]
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Greetings my fellow artists. I want to take this great opportunity to say, “Until we meet again” to a great artist and, most of all, a great friend: Walt “Wali” Neil. I met Wali, as I called him, back in 2006 upon winning second place in a Sankofa art event. In 2006, I had finally given my Self permission to be […]
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I don’t know about you, but for me a new day and/or a new year gives me an opportunity to begin anew and so it is with Kings & Queens of Art (KQOA). As 2019 ended we expressed our gratitude to Richard Pace and his daughter, Catherine Pace, for the giving of their selves. Their generosity afforded us, KQOA and […]
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I cannot believe how fast 2019 is going. Autumn to me is such a clear sign of the things changing. Fall is my favorite season of the year—one, because it is such a vivid pictorial definition of change, and two, it is my birthday month. And as it is in nature, so it is within the All of Me. October 13 […]
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Let me begin by giving CAN a high-five for being named the “Best Magazine in Ohio.” I am honored that I am a part of that at this point. Way to go: CAN! In our last article here in CAN Journal I shared how fortunate I was to have met Richard Pace and his beautiful daughter Catherine Pace of Cumberland […]
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