WATTS TOWERS ARTS CENTER CAMPUS
Noah Purifoy Gallery
A WOMAN IN CHARGE
ROBIN STRAYHORN
Curated by Rosie Lee Hooks
A one woman show highlighting the cumulative work of Robin Strayhorn using various mediums including graphite,
collage, acrylic and monoprints. She is a multidisciplinary artist residing in Los Angeles for the past 40 years. Some of
her most recent work reflects time spent living and studying in India.
Exhibition Dates:
September 28, 2024 - March 8, 2025
Artist Talk/ Reception:
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Location: Noah Purifoy Gallery
Charles Mingus Gallery
SPIRITS OF THE ANCESTORS
GROUP SHOW
Curated by Rosie Lee Hooks
This moving, visual arts project was conceptualized and developed by Arts Center Director, Rosie Lee Hooks who commissioned 13 artists—Joseph Beckles, Charles Dickson, Mark Greenfield, Varnette P. Honeywood, Toni Love, Gilbert “Magu” Lujan, L. Frank Manriquez,
Willie Middlebrook, John Outterbridge, Elliot Pinkney,
R. Judson Powell, Ramsess and Kenzi Shiokava—from the community to use shovels as a canvas to honor the legacy of our ancestors. Each of the world renowned, master artists who accepted the challenge have a history with building arts institutions in Watts and the greater Los Angeles community.
‘Spirits of the Ancestors’ was designed for and unveiled at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center, February 6, 2003.
Exhibition Dates:
September 28, 2024 - March 8, 2025
Location: Charles Mingus Gallery