Collection: BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Meet the Artist @WCPL, February 2025
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing their integral role in the history of the United States. Drinking Gourd is honored to share in the February 2025 celebration by joining with the Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) to bring attention to the influences Black people have had and continue to have on all forms of cultural expression. For the month of February, WCPL is highlighting Black creatives who are expressing themselves through their art.
Art has always been a powerful medium for storytelling and healing. Throughout history, Black artists have used their talents to confront social injustices and advocate for change. Their voices have illuminated the human experience and encouraged dialogue and connection, bridging divides. As we take this moment to honor the past, the present and the future, we invite you to visit the following library branches to meet with artists and learn about their process and the inspiration for their work. Each artist will bring along some of their art, and they will also have some items available for purchase. We hope to see you soon!
February 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Meet Marcia Neal: Multidisciplinary creative. Medium - sculpted art on canvas. Location: Cary Regional Library, 315 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511
February 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Meet Myles Brown: Acrylic Painter, Illustrator, and Mixed Media Artist. Location: Green Road Community Library, 4101 Green Road, Raleigh 27604
February 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet Lillian L. Thompson: Visual artist. Medium - color pencils, crayons, and ink-resist. Location: Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh 27614
February 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet Carol Torian: Visual artist, writer, and gallerist. Medium - Acrylic paint, color pencils. Location: Southeast Regional Library, 908 7th Ave, Garner, NC 27529
February 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Meet Ashaki Ali: Multidisciplinary creative. Location: North Regional Library, 7009 Harp Mills Rd, Raleigh 27615
February 8, 2025, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Meet Luanda Sharper: Visual artist. Medium - acrylic paint, spray paint, and mixed media. Location: Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherd's Vineyard Dr, Apex 27502
February 14, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet Lillian L. Thompson: Visual artist. Medium - color pencils, crayons, and ink-resist. Location: Oberlin Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave, Raleigh 27605
February 20, 2025, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet Carol Torian: Visual artist, writer, and gallerist. Medium - Acrylic paint, color pencils. Location: East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale 27545
February 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Meet Darryl Matthews: Portrait artist and sculptor. Medium - watercolor, graphite, and clay. Location: Richard B. Harris Library, 1313 New Bern Ave, Raleigh 27610
February 25, 2025, 11:00 a.m. - Noon. Meet Anthony Barnes: Visual artist. Medium - oil and acrylic paints. Location: Zebulon Community Library, 1000 Dogwood Dr, Zebulon 27597