9th Annual Harlem Fine Arts Show Salutes Noted African American Health Care Practitioners

Harlem Fine Arts Show Salutes Noted Health Care Practitioners During 9^th Annual Art Show and Exhibition

Reverend. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III to also be feted during February 16 opening

HARLEM, NY—When the Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS) returns to the historic Riverside Church, Feb. 16-19, 2017, they will be celebrating “the health and healing power of art”. The Opening Reception on Thursday, February 16, will be a salute to medical practitioners across New York’s tristate area. The goal of this year’s event is to showcase and celebrate African Americans in the medical field, and raise awareness about medicine as a career choice for young people. The physicians attending represent diverse disciplines and institutions. Additionally, a “Special Achievement Award” will be presented to Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church.

This year’s honorees are:

Edwin Williams, M.D, Carter Hospital & Nursing Facility; Dr. Lisa Ross, Harlem Hospital Center; Dr. Michael Parks, Hospital for Special Surgery; Dr. Wendy Wilcox, Kings County Hospital; Dr. Rawle F. Philbert, Chair, Lincoln Hospital; Dr. Camille Clare, Metropolitan Hospital Center; Dr. Gary Butts, Mount Sinai-System; Dr. Lynne Holden, Montefiore Medical Center; Dr. L. Jeannine Bookhardt-Murray, Morris Heights Medical Center; Dr. Bernadith Russell, NY Presbyterian Hospital; Dr. Chinyere Anaogu, New York City Health and Hospitals/North Central Bronx Hospital; Dr. Reba Williams, Renaissance Healthcare Network; Dr. Pascale Kersaint, Interfaith Medical Center; and Dr. Donna Mendes, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital.

Joining HFAS in this “Salute to African Americans in Medicine (AAIM)” are the Opening Reception partner BlackDoctor.org, National Medical Association, Empire State Medical Association, the Susan Smith McKinney Steward Medical Society, and the Lincoln and Harlem Schools of Nursing. As part of the recognition the HFAS will fund scholarships for African-American students pursuing careers in medicine.

“This year’s recognition of the ‘health and healing power of art’ is a reminder of how art permeates, and enhances all aspects of our lives,” explains Dion Clarke, founder of the HFAS. “Additionally, we are excited to recognize the community building work of Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church.

Reverend Dr. Butts also serves as the president of the State University of New York at Old Westbury, and chairman and founder of the Abyssinian Development Corporation. Under Dr. Butts’ leadership, The Abyssinian Baptist Church is committed to the expansion and maintenance of the Christian mission. His sincere commitment to enhancing the Kingdom of God on Earth is evidenced in a loyal attention to the daily activities and services of the congregation, as well as the pervasive impact of the church on community development initiatives: homelessness, senior citizen and youth empowerment, cultural awareness, and ecumenical outreach.

The four-day traveling exhibition and sale of contemporary paintings, sculpture and photography is the largest of its kind featuring art from the African Diaspora. The exhibition is open to collectors, art enthusiasts, educators, and professionals.

Opening Night is a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Riverside Community Services Corporation. A portion of the proceeds from the opening night event will benefit both organizations.
The Harlem Fine Arts Show is a celebration of African-American artistic history. Works by masters like Palmer C. Hayden, Augusta Savage, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, and Ernie Barnes are available alongside those by today’s premier artists. This year’s HFAS will showcase over 50 national and international artists and galleries offering investment-level art at multiple price points. Among the artists in this year’s show are: K.A. Williams and Leroy Campbell of Atlanta, Michael Escoffery and Barry Mason. Participating galleries include Louisville’s E&S Gallery and Water Kolours Fine Art in Memphis. A special exhibition of Miles Davis’ Art Collection will also be featured.

For additional information visit www.hfas.org/newyork or call 914-450-4269. General admission is $25, with varying prices for special events. Follow the Harlem Fine Arts Show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtags #HFASNYC #africanamericansinmedicine #thehealingpowerofart #talkingbeauty.

Contact: P. Andrews-Keenan

Phone: 312-206-2821

Email: [email protected]

ABOUT THE HARLEM FINE ARTS SHOW

First held in February 2010 in New York City, the Harlem Fine Arts Show has attracted more than 80,000 visitors to venues, including Martha’s Vineyard, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and New York. Attendees include collectors, art enthusiasts, educators, students, and professionals.

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