Nassau Community College Celebrates Black History Month
Plaza Art Gallery Exhibition
A Man of Color: Works of Stanwyck Cromwell
February 2, Garden City, NY – Nassau Community celebates Black History Month with a Plaza Art Gallery exhibition called A Man of Color: Works of Stanyck Cromwell. The show will run through February 28.
Stanwyck E. Cromwell is a Guyanese-born, second generation visual artist and a Professor at Capital Community College in Hartford, CT. His memories of Guyana are rich and abundant. Cromwell uses a colorful pallet to examine the meaning of place and his cultural identity. The mixes of cultures in American society have played a significant role in his works that capture viewers’ eyes and warms the soul. Cromwell’s works reflect an evolving exploration of growth, life, and innovation.
Stanwyck Cromwell will give an artist talk at the gallery at 11:30 a.m. on February 19. There will be a reception on that day from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The Plaza Art Gallery is located in room 101 of the Tower Building. Its hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information about the exhibition call 516.572.9699.
About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a
comprehensive public college experience designed to transform lives through higher
education. Serving 17,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students,
NCC offers more than 80 programs that lead to an associate’s degree or certificate.
Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international
students and boasts 163,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island,
the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations
to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959,
NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and
ease of transferability to four-year schools.
Media Contact: Brett Spielberg | brett.spielberg@ncc.edu | (516) 572.9634
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