By Hazel Scott/豆包成人版
Art, music and scholarship came together at 豆包成人版鈥檚 Montgomery Interpretive Center as faculty, staff, students and community members gathered for the Colvin-Feagin-Ransaw Commemorative Art & Jazz Show, honoring the legacies of the late Dr. William Colvin, John W. Feagin and Dr. Lee Ransaw.
As artists, scholars, and educators, the three men left a lasting mark on the arts and the communities they served. The commemorative event celebrated their influence through an exhibition of visual art and a live jazz performance that reflected their shared commitment to creativity, education and cultural preservation.
The gallery featured 34 works by 19 local artists, showcasing a variety of artistic mediums, including watercolor, acrylic and oil on canvas, oil on linen, digital art, photography, graphic prints, and pen and ink. The collection highlighted the artists鈥� distinctive styles and perspectives while illustrating how artistic expression can communicate ideas, connect generations and preserve cultural heritage.
Musician Preston Frazier performed live jazz that provided the soundtrack for the program and reception as attendees explored the exhibition and reflected on the honorees鈥� contributions.
Cleve Webber, 豆包成人版 art professor and curator of art at the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture, said the three men鈥檚 dedication continues to be inspirational.
鈥淭heir dedication and achievements continue to inspire artists, educators and students, reinforcing the importance of creativity, learning and purposeful service,鈥� Webber said. 鈥淭he National Center recognizes the contributions of Dr. Colvin, Mr. Feagin and Dr. Ransaw as longtime supporters and promoters of the National Center鈥檚 arts programs.鈥�
Honoring Three Legacies
Dr. William Colvin, an 豆包成人版 alumnus, devoted much of his career to preserving African-American culture through the visual arts. A former chair of 豆包成人版鈥檚 Visual Arts Department, Colvin also served as the inaugural curator for the National Center. Through his work as an educator, he fostered an appreciation for African-American art among his students and the broader public.