Washington, DC–– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined Executive Director of Art in the Atrium Lauren LeBeaux Craig, artist Leroy Campbell, and artist and mentee of quilter Janice Jamison, Wanetta Phillips, for a discussion on the new pieces on loan to the Congresswoman's Washington DC office and Art in Atrium's impact and history in NJ-11.
To watch the discussion, click here.
"I am so excited to share with all of you this beautiful artwork from Art in the Atrium that has just been installed in my office. For 30 years, Art in the Atrium has brought fine art, history, and inspiration to NJ-11, while highlighting the works of both local and world-renowned Black artists. Both of these pieces truly brighten my office and it was so special spending time with Lauren, Leroy, and Wanetta during Black History Month to discuss the art and ATA's history," said Rep. Sherrill.
"ATA is thrilled to have pieces by two of our most celebrated and treasured artists, Leroy Campbell and Janice Jamison, placed in Congresswoman Sherrill's Washington, DC office for all who enter to enjoy. No matter your ideologies or beliefs, art brings people together and we are honored to be represented in such a meaningful way in our nation's capital," said Lauren LeBeaux Craig, Executive Director of Art in the Atrium.
Art in the Atrium (ATA) is a nonprofit volunteer arts organization founded in 1991 in Morristown by Charles and Viki Craig. Each year, ATA exhibits fine art by Black artists from New Jersey and across the country in the Atrium Gallery in the Morris County Administration and Records Building. Beginning in 2020, ATA forged a relationship with the Morris Museum and has begun to expand their exhibitions there.
The two pieces now on display in Rep. Sherrill's office are Making My Way by Leroy Campbell and Never Forget I byJanice Jamison.
To learn more about Leroy Campbell, click here.
To learn more about Janice Jamison, click here.
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