The Towson Arts Collective In Action

Visitors in the exhibition gallery.

Here's an organization that provides a venue for emerging artists, while also providing arts education. Because of its location it can combine the knowledge and energy of its residents and students with working professionals. A nonprofit organization, TOWSON ARTS COLLECTIVE is located in the middle of an active suburban unincorporated community, not far from Towson University.

Tomorrow is the last of the We Are Orlando Exhibit and Silent Art Auction, held to benefit the victims of the Pulse tragedy. The artists, who are exhibiting, have united against hate and intolerance and are presenting works based on the LGBTQ themes of healing, unity, love, and acceptance. Eighty percent of the proceeds from the auction, which will be finalized at tomorrow's gala, will be donated to the One Orlando Fund, and the rest will be utilized for the upkeep of the gallery.



By the way, the Ellene "Brit" Christensen Arts Center, which can serve as a venue for exhibitions, was built, also, so artists with disabilities could have opportunities to show and sell their works alongside professional artists. Ellene "Brit" Christensen, for whom the Center was named, was a professional artist, whose passion was to restore quality of life and quality in life for those with disabilities. Even though she also had the challenge of dealing with disabilities, she remained quite optimistic about life. This is embodied in her words, "...And we who are born of the spirit, like the wind we are free..." By being commemorated in this center, Ellene has led the way for other young people to benefit from the opportunity to be recognized for their abilities, not their disabilities.

Next month, Towson Arts Collective will be presenting an I Voted Exhibition. The works on exhibit will attempt to answer the questions: What role do artists play in our American democracy? and How does art inform our choices? Curated by Edwin Remsberg, the exhibition is a timely one, able to look at the larger themes of voting, politics and involvement in the democratic process. The opening reception takes place on Oct. 6, with the exhibit running from that date until Oct. 28.

The Arts Collective attracts people of all ages and abilities.

Artist TOMMY ROBERTS is holding Draw & Paint classes on Thursdays and Fridays, 12 to 3 PM; other times by appointment. Participating artists can choose their own style and themes. Tommy Roberts, a local artist, discussed his works, "My goal is to convey my impressions of things I have experience through life. My interpretations of landscapes, portraits, and figures are inspired by the many people, and artists that I have met or read about. Learning from everyone helps me to become the best man and artist I can be. Creating art is a spiritual high that fills my show with joy."

Artist Tommy Roberts.

Thanks for information from this page on Towson Arts Collective: http://www.towsonartscollective.org/mission/; this event announcement on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/185822111841644/; this event announcement on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1193367900735552/; this statement by Tommy Roberts: http://www.tommyrobertsart.com/my-story.html; and the above links.

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