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Make Collage in College?


Yes! You can try your hand at creating a collage today alongside MCC artists Kathleen Farrell and Jethro Gaede. The pair will lead the art workshop “In the Spirit of Romare Bearden” and give a demonstration. The event is free and open to the public. All materials will be provided.

WHERE: Mercer Gallery in Building 12

WHEN: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9

DETAILS: Sponsored by MCC’s Diversity Council and the Mercer Gallery in celebration of Black History Month and as part of the college’s commitment to foster greater awareness and appreciation of diversity and inclusion in society.


Romare Bearden is one of the artists whose work is on display in the Mercer Gallery as part of The Freedom Place Collection exhibit. For more information, go to "https://www.monroecc.edu/go/mercer" or call Mercer Gallery at (585) 292-2021.

Below is Bearden's “Morning of the Red Bird,” collage and mixed media on board.

Hency Yuen-Eng
College and Community Relations
02/09/2011