[NEohioPAL] "The Freedom Collection by KMONEE Opens July 17th at Chagrin Arts

[Margaret Reardon]

*“The Freedom Collection” by Painter and Jewelry Artist KMonee Opens July
17th at Chagrin Arts*





Chagrin Arts, located at 88 North Main Street in Chagrin Falls, OH is
excited to announce the opening of the second exhibit in its

“*Summer Trilogy of Cleveland Artists”* a series featuring three artists
new to Chagrin Falls with works reflecting important societal and
social  justice
issues. Meet the artist at the *Opening Reception on Sunday July 17 from 2
to 4 pm.*

The show will be on display through August 19th. The Gallery is open
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 am to 4 pm.

*Artists Statement on the Exhibit: * Through her current artwork, KMonee
illustrates and captures the essence of Freedom. The Freedom Collection
tells her story coloring the implications of her experiences as a black
woman in America.  She hopes to ignite and encourage other artists to have
open conversations centered on community issues of race, ethnicity, and
gender giving momentum to the social diversity movement with a focus on
positive progression with healing at the end goal. As she serves God
through the arts, she hopes to revive, restore, and resurrect the voice

of the artist.

*About the Artist:*  A native of Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. KMonee is a
graduate of Kent State University, where she received a Bachelor of the
Fine Arts in Theater. KMonee began her career in the theater by performing
at Porthouse Theater, and the Tri-City Cuyahoga Community Theater.

She continued to cultivate her craft in the theatre performing regionally
at Karamu House Theatre, Beck Center, Dobama Theatre, Cleveland Public
Theatre, and Cleveland City Hall. As an Equity Member Candidate, in 2008,
she was inducted into the Karamu Hall of Fame receiving the “Rising Star
Award.”  KMonee expanded her reach within the artist community and joined
the Tower Press Artist Group as a visual artist. With the support of her
village, she returned to her first love of painting and drawing. Her works
entitled “Illustrations of a Colored Girl,” exhibited throughout the
Greater Northeastern Area at Karamu Theater, George Forbes  Gallery, Rebar,
Tri-C Metro “A Time for Healing,” Trinity Lutheran Cathedral, Tower Press,
Dobama Theatre, and Cleveland City Hall.To RSVP and to  learn more about
Chagrin Arts and additional programming visit www.chagrinarts.org.



Margaret Reardon
Community Engagement Coordinator
Chagrin Arts
  88 North Main Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=88+North+Main+Street>
  Chagrin Falls OH 44022 <https://maps.google.com/?q=Chagrin+Falls+OH+44022>
  440-247-9700
  216-272-4277
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