African-American Artists Series at Holy Cross Continues

WORCESTER, Mass. – Artist Clarissa Sligh will present her work in a lecture titled “When and Where I Enter,” at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, in Stein Hall 129 at Holy Cross. The presentation, which is part of the College’s African-American Artists Series, is free and open to the public.

Sligh is a nationally known artist whose work is based on personal and community stories and often explores the experiences of African-American women. She is the recipient of many prestigious awards including an NEA Fellowship for her work in photography, artists' books, installations and mixed media. She currently teaches in the graduate photography program at The School of Visual Arts, NYC.

Originally conceived by Kiara Upshaw ‘04, co-chair of the Black Student Union at Holy Cross, the African-American Artists Series was established to provide programming that speaks to the contemporary issues being addressed by African-American artists.

Deborah Muirhead will visit the College on March 18, 2004. She is the final artist in the series.