On view January 17th through March 11th, Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press presents 14 artists who capture the personal narratives and political discourses of African Americans across the country, reflecting a collective experience expressed in uniquely individual ways. This powerful exhibition of figurative and abstract artwork channels the poetry of past and present human experience, and boldly presents ideas about history, identity, personal story, and spiritual inspiration. 

Join us on Wednesday, February 13 for the opening reception of Personal to Political, presented in partnership with the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, and the John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute. Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press was organized by Carrie Lederer, Curator of Exhibitions, Bedford Gallery, Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA.