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Friday, July 18, 2008
Going to any NBAF events?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Cathy Evans, from left, with Myrna Anderson-Fuller and Marsha Johnson at Mason Murer Fine Art for the Embrace preview party.
Hundreds of art collectors gathered at Mason Murer Fine Art Thursday night for the Embrace preview party.
Embrace is the National Black Arts Festival’s fine arts event.
“It’s a great cultivation for the Atlanta area when it comes to fine arts,” said Hammonds House Museum executive director Myrna Anderson-Fuller
The event brings artists and collectors together, and gives new collectors a broad exposure to a diverse range of works, she noted.
Of course not everyone in the crowd wanted to be described as a collector.
“Do we look that old?” asked an alarmed Danielle Dirickson, walking through the gallery with Abiose Spriggs.
“We’re admirers,” he said.
Artist Richard Mayhew delighted the crowd by breaking into song after offering a few remarks.
NBAF festivities continue this weekend with a number of events, most notably the 20th anniversary gala Saturday night at the High. If you’re going I hope to see you there!
Click here for the NBAF Web site
Artist Richard Mayhew charms the crowd as NBAF development director Karen Briggs looks on.
Amani Wairimu, left, and Diana Mulili chat near an alcove of art.
Danielle Dirickson and Abiose Spriggs, both way too young to be collectors, simply admire their surroundings at Mason Murer.
