Learn about the accomplished Harlem Renaissance artist Aaron Douglas and follow a guided tutorial to create your own painting inspired by his distinctive art style!
Aaron Douglas (1899-1979) was an accomplished Black painter, illustrator, muralist, and arts educator. He was a prominent figure during the Harlem Renaissance and became known for his innovative style utilizing bold lines, concentric circles, and sharp silhouettes to blend elements of modernist and African traditional art. Learn how to borrow some of his techniques to create an acrylic painting inspired by Douglas's distinctive blend of abstract and figurative art!
This program is intended for adults.
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Pontiac Branch shares a campus with the Fort Wayne Urban League and Brightpoint’s Hanna Creighton Head Start. It has a 2 story playscape for children and artwork on the pillars by Theoplis Smith. Don’t miss the stained glass window that was designed by William L. Lupkin Designs and donated by the building’s architect, Alan R.Grinsfelder. The Pontiac Branch is a community destination for neighborhood kids, organizations & clubs, and those in need of computer access.
