ARTCRAWL HARLEM FIRE & SOUL EXHIBIT FEATURES MEETS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Saturday, April 2nd is the last day to view the exhibit. Doors open 1-7pm.
ARTCRAWL HARLEM’S FIRE & SOUL EXHIBIT OPENS AT HEATH GALLERY MARCH 12, 2022
Curated by Saundra Alexis Heath & Fable Jones Studios
CBS News Jessi Mitchell ‘s report on FIRE & SOUL 2022, aired on Wednesday, March 23rd. Great coverage!
Craig Treadwell, PIX 11, interviewed Saundra Heath and Fire & Soul artists Yvonne Lamar-Rogers and Jonté Drew. Wonderful segment.
ArtCrawl Harlem’s Fire & Soul 2022: “We’re Still Harlem” art exhibit opens at Heath Gallery, New York from March 12 - April 2, 2022. Harlem’s vibrant history and influence stretches far beyond the five boroughs. The music, art, culture, social life, food, fashion, politics and businesses that have originated in Harlem have had a profound impact on the world stage for generations. This is the magic of Harlem –it’s Fire & Soul. Even when the world is dim, bleak and uncertain, the hearts, souls and resilience of Harlemites burns bright. Our Fire & Soul 2022 exhibition exemplifies this very statement. The exhibit features 10 multi-generational artists whose work embodies the notions of beauty, joy, and connection. Let this exhibit provide you strength, optimism, connection, and hope during these remarkably challenging times wherever you find yourself. Curated by Saundra Alexis Heath and Fable Jones Studios, the 3-week long exhibit will feature paintings, sculpture, collage, abstract and mixed media art. The roster of featured artists includes Bianca Allen, Jazzmine Bustamante, Jonte Drew, Yvonne Lamar-Rogers,Demarcus McGaughey, Kenwyn Murray, MarkAnthony McLeod, Erica Morales, Cj Priester, and Heather Williams.
“This collaboration with Art Crawl Harlem and Fable Jones Studio is a full circle moment and exactly the vision that the original founders had. Bringing established and emerging artists and art professionals together to impact our community. I’m very happy to still be here 20 years in and carrying forth our shared vision and intention,” shared Heath.
Fire & Soul 2022 is made possible in part with funds from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ), New York City Dept of Cultural Affairs and New York State Council on the Arts. Opening day beverages will be provided by Sephina Spirits.
Heath Gallery is located at 24 West 120th Street, New York, NY. Gallery Hours: Opening Day, Saturday, March 12, 2022, 2PM – 7PM The gallery is closed on Sunday and Monday, open 1PM – 6PM Tues - Wednesday and 1PM – 7PM Thursday – Saturday.
COVID-19 Policy: Visitors are asked to wear masks.
ABOUT ARTCRAWL HARLEM
ArtCrawl Harlem Inc., (501(c)3) founded in 2008 as Harlem’s first trolley car guided art tour and later incorporated as an educational non-profit art gallery tour in 2016. ArtCrawl Harlem’s mission is to support and promote Harlem’s creative community and historical legacy through dynamic arts, cultural programs, and educational initiatives. ArtCrawl Harlem promotes the exposure of professional and emerging artists, Harlem art galleries and cultural institutions. The aim is to elevate Harlem on the greater metropolitan cultural map, while providing both education and quality experiences to visitors, tourists and members of the community.
ABOUT HEATH GALLERY
Heath Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the historic Marcus Garvey Park District which was founded by husband, and wife team artist, Thomas and curator and director Saundra Heath in 2002. The gallery’s mission is to provide high quality exhibition opportunities for artists and an exceptional experience for art lovers, buyers and collectors.
ABOUT FABLE JONES STUDIOS
Harlem based artist and curator Michael Watson (also known as Fable Jones) graduated with a BFA in Commercial Illustration from FIT in 2013, and furthered his studies in book illustration, printmaking, graphic design and anatomical drawing at the Art Students League, SVA, and Cooper Union. In 2020, Fable and his brother Ciriaco opened Fable Jones Studios to provide a platform, creative safe-heaven and community for local NYC visual artists and performers. Fable loves to create watercolor paintings depicting people of color from around the world. Fable continues to expand his skill set through his unwavering interest in learning and personal growth.