By Dawn Scotland
The Truth Reporter
The African American Legacy Project hosted its third ‘First Tuesday on the Patio’ event August 4 at 1326 Collingwood Blvd. The evening featured music, food and a presentation from Audrey Johnson, president of Unbounded Artist Development Community. The event, which is held every first Tuesday, is a place for the community to connect and engage in the Historic Dorr St. Corridor.
Audrey Johnson, who is a visual artist and photographer, discussed her beginnings in art, her vision to build her program and continue to bring art into the community.
She brought samples of her artwork as well as the works of others, spoke about the legacy of Toledo luminaries such as LeMaxie Glover and Marvin Vines, and her recent travels with artists to Florida and Africa. Johnson also donated a painting that was created by children during the AALP’s Black History Month event earlier this year.
The next ‘First Tuesday on the Patio’ at the AALP will be September 1 at 6:30 p.m. at 1326 Collingwood Blvd. It will feature Toledo Public Schools Superintendent Romules Durant, EdD, who will discuss the future of Toledo Public Schools. The event is free. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair!
Established in 2004, The African American Legacy Project of Northwest Ohio is a 501(c)3 organization who pledges to stimulate the intellectual, socioeconomic and participatory growth in communities wherein African Americans reside. To learn more or visit the museum at 1326 Collingwood or online africanamericanlegacyproject.org or on Facebook.
The Unbounded Artists Development Community was founded in 2021 with the mission “To encourage and support the creativity of the community. To help the community grow and sustain life through artistic development.” The organization hosts workshops, exhibits, residencies and more. Unbounded Artists will be celebrating 5 Years and hosting an anniversary celebration Saturday, October 10 at 2108 Collingwood Blvd. To learn more about the organization visit unboundedartists.org or on social media.
