Deidre McPherson, Thea Spittle, and Antwoine Washington—Come Home With Me
From the collective: Gallery 2602 presents the first-ever solo exhibition of work by Cleveland-based artist Antwoine Washington in a site-specific installation of his most recent series of paintings, drawings and prints. Washington’s work will be presented in a similar environment in which it was created: a home. Deidre McPherson and Thea Spittle collectively launch Gallery 2602’s premiere season of art exhibitions and programming which continue the themes depicted in Washington’s series: family, love and community collaboration. And in order to make art affordable for everyone, and teach our community members how to build a collection of local contemporary Northeast Ohio artists, all artwork and merchandise at Gallery 2602 will be for sale, with optional payment plans. Proceeds from sales will be donated to the organization of the exhibiting artists’ choosing.
Gallery 2602 will host a community gathering to celebrate the opening of A Solo Exhibition by Antwoine Washington. Nothing brings people together like food, music, and the act of sharing it, so we will work with Washington to create and offer a menu of his favorite foods and a curated music soundtrack. Midway through the run of the show, we will host two educational programs. The first will be a discussion on art collecting: why it’s important and how it can be used to build an additional form of generational wealth. For the second program, we will offer a multigenerational creative space for youth and elders to experience a guided painting workshop during which they can create art together. To close the exhibition, we will gather new collectors of Washington’s work for a celebratory dinner on the patio of Gallery 2602.