Columbus has a rich history of art that goes back beyond the 20th century, but areas such as the historic Bronzeville neighborhood in the King Lincoln District have direct connections with the Harlem Renaissance. The goal of this campaign is to educate the people in this city about the rich history of African American art from Columbus and the impact our artists have had on the world.
Last night, some of those very same artist gathered in the Pelican Room for an informational social. Beyond the Pelican Room being a black owned bar located in the heart of downtown Columbus, it is also located in the basement of its building, giving off nostalgic, speak-easy vibes. This was the perfect setting for Columbus’ finest talent, rookie and seasoned, to gather to hear remarks from the “I, Too, Sing America” team.
Between drinks and networking, Columbus creatives such as Barbara Fantz and Tripp Fontane, got a chance to learn that 2018 marked 100 years since the cultural explosion of artistic talent echoed through the boroughs of Harlem. They also received an invitation to join the movement and found out how to get their work featured as part of the year-long celebration.
The official kick-off for the Harlem Renaissance is March 18, 2018 at the Shadowbox Live.
