$5 donation at the door (no one turned away for lack of funds)
Please join us in celebrating the life and mourning the tragic death of beloved Oakland artist, Casper Banjo.
Shockwaves rippled through the Bay Area art community recently at news that influential printmaker Casper Banjo had been killed. Casper was 71 years of age. An artist and teacher since 1970, Banjo was among the group of local artists who helped define the black aesthetic in visual arts. His trademark was using bricks in his prints, even creating a legendary brick-patterned suit that read "Express Yourself," and an African-American-themed yellow brick road.
Artwork for this event is donated by members of the art community and will be available for purchase. Contributing artists include:
Milton Bowens
Bill Dallas
James Gayles
Rosalind McGary
Frank D. Robinson
Malik Seneferu
Karin Turner
Orlanda Uffre
Amanda Williams
Keith "K-Dub" Williams
TheArthur Wright
and many more...
There will also be live musical performances (to be announced) and appetizer delicacies donated by Cock-A-Doodle Cafe, Oakland
All proceeds from this event will benefit the family of Casper Banjo
