African American Museum Extends Weusi Artists Collective Exhibit Through May 9

The African American Museum of Nassau County has extended the current exhibit of the Weusi Artists Collective through May 9, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. Admission to the exhibit is free.

The exhibit of works by the Weusi Artists Collective, which opened in February, includes more than 100 works of art, including paintings, sculptures and multimedia art. The exhibit is sponsored by the Moneta Sleet Foundation.

The Weusi Artist Collective consists of Harlem-based artists who formed the Collective in the 1960s. The theme of their work covers the pivotal shift in ideology prompted by the artists’ experience during the early 1960s, including the impact of the Civil Rights movement. Visitors to the museum may request a handout that covers the history and development of the Weusi Artists Collective, written by one of the artists.

"African heritage is a common theme in their work, but unlike some other collectives or movements, their work maintains individual originality and aesthetic diversity,” says David Byre-Tyre, museum director.

The museum is also starting its summer programs for children and adults. Call the museum for details and to register; additional fees apply for program registration. 

The African American Museum is located at 110 North Franklin Street in Hempstead; it is open Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 516-572-0730. For more information about the Weusi Artists Collective, visit www.weusiproject.com.