Experience the “Restoring the Black Woman” Dzigbodi Akyea Art Exhibit hosted by the Black Women’s Affinity Group (BWAG) at Madison College’s Gallery on Feb. 1. 

Celebrate Black History Month by meeting the innovative artists at Thursday’s opening ceremony. The following are some of the extraordinary artists the gallery will feature:  

• Bolanle Awosika is a Milwaukee-based acrylic artist who creates canvases that inspire love, hope, joy and peace, to heal the soul. 
• Althea René Miller-Sims is The Los Angeles-born visual and spoken word artist who describes whose work is rooted in Black feminism. Through her art, she demonstrates that Black women are never alone. 
• Dr. Crystasany R. Turner celebrates the beauty and nuances of Black womanhood while challenging the intersections of race, gender, and spirituality.  
• DarRen Morris, whose “Natural Woman” was selected as the exhibit’s promotional image. “Natural Woman” sparkles with the artist’s African-Jamaican roots, spiritual beliefs, and the reality of life imprisonment. The painting shows a Black woman with butterflies in her hair, surrounded by yellow flowers. 

For Madison College and the local community, the annual BWAG art exhibit has a powerful impact on the Black woman community, says Back Women’s Affinity Group President Chevon Bowen. 

Event details:  

The Black Women’s Affinity Group 3rd Annual Dzigbodi Akyea Art Exhibit at the Gallery at Truax, 1701 Wright St.  

Artist theme: Restoring the Black Woman  

Opening ceremony: Thursday, Feb. 1 

5:30-6:30 p.m. Networking/food service
6:30-7:30 p.m. Program
7:30-8:30 p.m. Gallery viewing/networking 

The opening ceremony and exhibit are free, and the public is welcome. Reserve free opening ceremony tickets at Eventbrite. Exhibit on display: Feb. 2-29, 2024  

The Art Gallery is located on the mezzanine at the Truax Building Room A1005 entrance, 1701 Wright St., Madison. Gallery hours: Monday 9 am – 6 pm, Tuesday 9-11 am, 2:30-6 pm, Wednesday 9 am-5 pm, Thursday 9 am – 6 pm, Friday 11 am-3 pm. Closed weekends. Guests may park in the visitor or student lots.