4 UCW JANUARY 25 - 31, 2023
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Last ursday, Gallery 208
launched its 13th year of showcas-
ing the art and the artists of our local
community, region and state.
Our opening exhibit, coordinated
by Soni Martin, Professor of Art at
Fayetteville State University, is titled
States of Mind.
It is a collection of paintings by
Angela Stout, an extremely talented
painter, printmaker and sculptor.
Angela perfectly exemplifies how
the Fayetteville community values,
embraces and nurtures the cul-
tural arts. A military veteran, Angela
received her Associate of Visual
Arts degree locally at Fayetteville
Technical Community College and
her Bachelor of Arts degree from
Fayetteville State University.
e exhibit of her works in Gal-
lery 208 is one you do not want to
miss. Located at 208 Rowan Street,
the Gallery is open and free to the
public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
e fine arts are the catalyst for a
civilized society. With art comes in-
sight, understanding and tolerance.
With appreciation and respect for art
and artists, there would be no need
ever to mandate Diversity, Equality
or Inclusion. Historically and tra-
ditionally, that's what the cultural
arts are all about. It is what Angela
is all about and what Up & Coming
Weekly is all about. Visit Gallery 208
and experience it for yourself.
ank you for reading Up & Com-
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The art, the artists and a civilized society
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