The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents The Genesis Project at William S. Hart Park. This is in celebration of Black History Month, with an exhibition that begins on February 13th from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., through February 14th, from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Hart Hall. Admission is free for everyone.
The exhibit features historical display panels produced by Graphic Artist Albert L. Ewing, along with many regional artists in a photographic overview of the history of the African-American Experience in America, from the beginning of the trafficking of slaves, through the civil rights struggle, and the movement of black pioneers west to present day cultural icons.
This is also an opportunity for African-American artists to exhibit recent creations and for non African-American artists of all ages to show any art work on African – American themes. This is the 2nd in a series of tour stops for the Genesis project, and the first ever informal exhibition on African-American History at William S. Hart Park and Museum.
The display of artwork is in a drop-in Format with all medias, no size restrictions, no fees and 10 pieces maximum, framed or unframed. Art is welcomed with the one single restriction that the art must be deemed suitable for public display.
William S. Hart Park is located at 24151 North San Fernando Road in Newhall. For more information and drop-off of entries, please contact the William S. Hart Park office at: (661) 259-1750, or visit the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation website at: www.lacountyparks.org