BLACK EXCELLENCE EXHIBIT Featuring the artwork of David Johns III & Curated by Berrisford Boothe/ Corpora Gallery at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
February 7- March 20, 2025
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Visual Arts Department hosts its 2025 Black Excellence Exhibit featuring the work of professional artist, David Johns III, and curated by Berrisford Boothe.
The exhibition will open with a FREE Reception on Friday, February 7th from 6-8 PM in the school’s Corpora Gallery. This reception is in collaboration with the Southside Arts District’s First Friday celebration. A Talk-Back with the artist and curator will take place at 6:30 PM.
The exhibition will be on display through the month of February. Private appointments to view it can be arranged by calling 610-868-2971.
ABOUT THE CHARTER ARTS VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM:
The visual arts program of study at Charter Arts provides a well-rounded, structured, and classical fine art education. Approached as an academic as well as artistic discipline, the sequence of courses inspire students to form connections across the curriculum.
Students progressively build conceptual understanding as they work to advance skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, digital design concepts, photography, art history, and professional practices. Over the course of study within the visual arts program, students develop a portfolio expressive of their active studio participation, work ethic, personal inquiry, passion for art, and dedication to skill advancement.
The department hosts both student and professional artist exhibitions in its Corpora Gallery throughout the school year. Artistic Director, Lorie Reinhard shares: “By interacting with professional artists and their collections, our students have the opportunity to experience new perspectives on how to think about their own work. They see how an artist truly dives into their vision for their work and see it all come together.”