Abstract Francine Haskins reflects on her journey through graphic design, retail, and mixed media art. After stepping out as an artist, dollmaker, art educator, author, and illustrator, she has continuously sought out support systems to sustain her work. She became known as the Doll Lady as an art educator in D.C. public schools and community fairs. She was a member of 1800 Belmont Art Collective where she initiated her Collectors brunch. This interview provides insight into the doors that Ms....

Abstract Francine Haskins reflects on her journey through graphic design, retail, and mixed media art. After stepping out as an artist, dollmaker, art educator, author, and illustrator, she has continuously sought out support systems to sustain her work. She became known as the Doll Lady as an art educator in D.C. public schools and community fairs. She was a member of 1800 Belmont Art Collective where she initiated her Collectors brunch. This interview provides insight into the doors that Ms....

Abstract Francine Haskins reflects on her journey through graphic design, retail, and mixed media art. After stepping out as an artist, dollmaker, art educator, author, and illustrator, she has continuously sought out support systems to sustain her work. She became known as the Doll Lady as an art educator in D.C. public schools and community fairs. She was a member of 1800 Belmont Art Collective where she initiated her Collectors brunch. This interview provides insight into the doors that Ms....

Abstract Gail Shaw-Clemons reflects on her journey as an African American artist, beginning with her academic studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has been active in artist communities in Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and New York City. As an art educator she taught at the D.C. Children’s Center, in private schools, public high schools for the arts, and on the university level. She produced prints at Robert Blackburn Workshop, New York City and WD Printmaking Workshop,...

Abstract Gail Shaw-Clemons reflects on her journey as an African American artist, beginning with her academic studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has been active in artist communities in Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and New York City. As an art educator she taught at the D.C. Children’s Center, in private schools, public high schools for the arts, and on the university level. She produced prints at Robert Blackburn Workshop, New York City and WD Printmaking Workshop,...

Abstract Gail Shaw-Clemons reflects on her journey as an African American artist, beginning with her academic studies at the University of Maryland, College Park. She has been active in artist communities in Washington, D.C., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and New York City. As an art educator she taught at the D.C. Children’s Center, in private schools, public high schools for the arts, and on the university level. She produced prints at Robert Blackburn Workshop, New York City and WD Printmaking Workshop,...

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Photo of Gail Shaw-Clemons at work in an art studio.

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Preston Sampson, African American artist, reflects on the influence of his family, teachers, and University of Maryland in developing him as an artist. He describes the opportunities afforded him through the mentoring of other African American artists, exhibitions in private homes, local galleries, art councils, and D.C. Department of General Services.

Abstract Francine Haskins reflects on her journey through graphic design, retail, and mixed media art. After stepping out as an artist, dollmaker, art educator, author, and illustrator, she has continuously sought out support systems to sustain her work. She became known as the Doll Lady as an art educator in D.C. public schools and community fairs. She was a member of 1800 Belmont Art Collective where she initiated her Collectors brunch. This interview provides insight into the doors that Ms....

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Percy Martin, African American printmaker and art educator, reflects on his experiences living in southwest and northwest Washington, D.C. His early interest in art was nurtured by art classes in D.C. public schools. He graduated from Corcoran School of Art and Design, taught art in public and private schools, community programs, and universities. He established the WD Printmaking Workshop, facilitating the opportunity for local African American artists to explore printmaking.