the art of justice

Mount Rainier, MD--August 16, 2013--To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of
the historic March on Washington, the artist collective will mount the
exhibition “The Art of Justice: Honoring and Continuing a Movement for
Equality through Artistic Expression.” The works of over 40 artists, in
various genres, will be featured. The exhibition is inspired by and the
collection reflects the artists’ impression of the historical as well as
the current state of justice in America and on-going efforts to achieve
racial equality. Exhibit organizer and artist Michael Anthony Brown
believes “Through art, we can visually plant a seed for justice and change.”

The opening reception for The Art of Justice exhibition was held on the
eve of the National Action Network’s March on Washington Friday, August 23
2013, 5-8pm at the Mount Rainier Artists Loft Gallery. The gallery is
located at 3311 Rhode Island Avenue in Mount Rainier, Maryland.  The "Art of Justice" runs through Sunday,
September 8, 2013. The gallery is Metro and handicapped accessible.

The Art of Justice is hosted by artists Michael Anthony Brown, Toni George
and Greg Scott. Michael Anthony Brown, a native Washingtonian, is an
internationally renowned painter, sculptor and printmaker. One of his most
famous prints is the commemorative poster for the Million Man March on
Washington in October of 1995. Other featured, local and national, artists
include: Simmie Knox, Larry Poncho Brown, Arthur Dawson, Juliette Madison,
Reggie Yazid Pointer, James Brown, Jr., Aziza Gibson-Hunter, Deborah
Shedrick, Francis Washington, Brianna Faulkner, Dalhia Perryman and Kwame
Opare. The full list of artists is available at www.theartofjustice.org.
The exhibit will also feature a masterful collection of quilts from
“American Spring: A Cause for Justice,” created by the Fiber Artists for
Hope Quilting Guild.

The Art of Justice exhibition is slated to expand in size and scope and
travel nationally. Fundraising efforts are currently underway to achieve
this goal. The Art of Justice movement strives to foster a new generation
of social awareness which empowers activism to dispel social injustice at
its roots. "We endeavor to spark an honest dialogue on the state of race in
America. Only by acknowledging the ever changing ethnic landscape and
embracing our diversity, can we make strides towards equality. By honoring
the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, we honor an indelible
legacy of courage and sacrifice demonstrated by a movement. While the world
watched, armed only with a desire for civil rights, justice and equality,
the Freedom Fighters of 1963 stood their ground and helped shape a nation.
We honor the contributions of those who came before us. Through the 'Art of
Justice,' we protect and continue their legacy." - Michael Anthony Brown
Website: www.theartofjustice.org

Interview with artist Michael Anthony Brown from antonio david lyons on Vimeo.