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By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, June 30, 2006; Page WE28

'Gifts to the Nation'

During the renovation, the National Portrait Gallery's doors may have been closed, but its arms were wide open. Building plans didn't stop the museum from acquiring new works, several of which are on view in "Gifts to the Nation," including a portrait of mezzo soprano Denyce Graves by Pennsylvania artist Nelson Shanks.

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Past Exhibits

Morgan Monceaux: My Music My People, Jazz and Rock Portraits


On display is selection of Morgan Monceaux's jazz portraits from a 1994 series, and ten specially created rock 'n roll portraits. Portrayed performers include those who at one time or another sang at the White House or at Presidential galas. (29)

Past Exhibits

From George to George: Presidential Portraits by Morgan Monceaux


Morgan Monceaux began his career as an artist when he found himself homeless in New York. In 1990 he captured the spirit of American Presidents in paintings from George Washington to George Bush, enlivening his forty oil pastel portraits through the use of text, collage and textile elements. (14)

Ray Charles by Morgan Monceaux, from
Ray Charles by Morgan Monceaux, from "Gifts to the Nation" at the Portrait Gallery. (National Portrait Gallery Copyright 1992 Morgan Monceaux) Morgan Monceaux
Link: Fairfield University Home

Artist Morgan Monceaux will give a lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 28, during the opening reception of his exhibit "Shall We Dance: A Century of African-Americans in Dance" which will be on view in Fairfield University's Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts from Jan. 28 to March 3, 2002. The exhibit focuses on the contributions of African-American dance from its roots in Africa to the contemporary stage. Viewing hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Three films will also be available for daily viewing in the gallery: "The Choreography of Alvin Ailey"; "The Choreography of Garth Fagan"; and "A Great Day for Harlem," a jazz film. Admission is free. For more information call (203) 254-4000, ext. 2969

Newport Art Museum
Rhode Island Artists: Rightful Recognition

An exhibition celebrating the creative spirit of Rhode Island artists who have faced special challenges, "Rhode Island Artists: Rightful Recognition," features the work of 15 historical and contemporary artists and runs until June 11, 2000 in the Museum's Cushing Galleries.

The exhibition focuses on deserving artists who have had to struggle more than usual to achieve recognition. Past artists include Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, James O. Cathers, Florence Leif, Edna Martin, Alfredo Sciarrotta and James Simpson, while present artists include Andrew Bain, Shirley Bell, Umberto Crenca, Joyce Devine, Chris Hart, Morgan Monceaux, Jacqueline Ott,Niculae Petcu and Arnold Prince.

Enter the World of Morgan Monceaux



New Door Creative Gallery proudly presents the art of Morgan Monceaux. Described as "one of America's most important living visionary artists", Morgan Monceaux will exhibit a collection of portaits of international cultural icons, and Jazz abstractions.

Please plan to share the experience of these extraordinary works by a true visionary.

Opening Reception: Sunday, March 18th, 3:30-6:30 PM.

New Door Creative Gallery
1601 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Tel: 410 244 8244

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GIFTS TO THE NATION Through April 1 at the National Portrait Gallery. First floor north.

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