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(Washington, DC) - For Immediate Release Contact: Michelle Darden (202) 841-7646
Black History Month Celebration at Union Station Kicks Off With Exhibition by Local Artist, Dorothy Hawkins Gray
“Revelation of a Dream” Echo Gallery at Union Station will present the work of acclaimed local artist, Dorothy Hawkins Gray during its 5th Annual Black History Month celebration. The exhibit entitled, “Revelation of a Dream” is taken from her 1986 mural of Dr. King’s I Have A Dream Speech. Her mural along with many of her other works will be on exhibit in the West Hall of Union Station for the entire month of February. Dorothy is a native Washingtonian with an exciting portfolio of work inspired by great leaders, sports figures and her own struggles for survival. She has also presented portraits to Presidents Clinton and Gore as their guest at the White House. The exhibit will include: Image of Diana, a collage of images of the late Princess of Whales; several Redskin football paintings; and portraits of President Clinton, Vice President Gore and former First Lady, Barbara Bush. The exhibit opens on Friday, February 1st at 10a.m. Echo Gallery Calendar of Events for Black History Month at Union StationFebruary 8-10 The Black Doll Show
February 10 Doll Collectors’ Luncheon and Fundraiser 1:30p.m. - 3:30pm at B. Smith’s
Doll Makers from the Washington Metropolitan area and Africa will exhibit some of the finest collectible dolls available on the east coast. Doll collectors from all over the country will share in the festivities to begin, build and expand their doll collections and celebrate this increasingly popular black artistic expression. February 22-24 The International Black Arts Festival Main Hall, Union Station
February 22 Opening Reception Black Arts Festival Dorothy Hawkins Gray will unveil her latest work, “40 Acres and a Mule” 7pm at Union Station
For more information on any of these events please contact Echo Gallery at (202) 842-8400 or (800) 950-3932 or visit us online: www.echogallery.com
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