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“Against All Odds!” International Art Exhibition runs from February 3 – April 30, 2024. Art for Black History Month and beyond. This video inspires people of all cultures to support the arts. We celebrate the determined spirits who rose above hatred and discrimination to pave the way for future generations. This is an opportunity for us all to honor strength within Black people who against all odds found a way to enhance humanity.
“Against All Odds!” has the purpose of educating and inspiring people. It celebrates Black invention, creativity, and the rich wellspring of African American culture. It honors the determined spirits who rose above hatred and discrimination to pave the way for future generations.
Throughout history, African Americans (and all the diaspora*) have faced immense adversity and obstacles due to racism, discrimination, and oppressive systems designed to limit their potential. Despite this, Black people have made remarkable achievements and contributions in every field – from science and technology, to arts and culture, to business, politics and more.
Prelli Anthony Williams is a Washington, DC based mixed-media artist, working primarily with oil paint on canvas. Williams received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Advertising from the School of Visual Arts, and his love of color and graphic design, Van Gogh, Dali, and Picasso as influences of his work. Williams works with schools and community organizations to cultivate children’s creativity and to bring out the artistic side in adults. Williams has exhibited in a variety of regional exhibitions.
Against All Odds! exhibiting artists are:
Clement Bryant,
E.L. Whitley,
Edgar “Ed” Redmond,
Hubert Jackson,
Hubert “Hubie” Scemama,
Indra Persad Milowe,
Janie McGee,
Jerome Smith,
John Mark Rainey,
John R. Anderson,
Katherine E. Roundtree,
Leon J. Sheffey,
Lorraine Harris,
Maria Ortiz-Haynes,
Nikco X,
O Yemi Tubi (MOYAT),
Ntsiki Mputamputa,
Patricia A. Smith,
Prelli Anthony Williams,
Ronald Godley,
Shantelle LaTice Fuller,
Stephen Perrone,
Steven Paul Lester,
Timothy Myers,
Wendy Kraft,
Wm (Bill) Jones
Xavier Thomas
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