Event Description

Prepare for an artists' talk and Salon with Tenjin Ikeda who is exhibiting his artwork at The 1978 Arts Center "Expressive Impressions in Linoleum".

Ikeda is a self taught Afro-Puerto Rican artist based in Brooklyn, New York.

For over 20 years he has been professionally making art with themes of African culture and self discovery while using the mediums of painting, sculpture, and printmaking.

NJ Proudly Celebrates
Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans to American history, culture, and society. Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson; Black History Month reflects on the struggles, highlights the triumphs, and provides inspiration to future generations.