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...Masks
at Casa Frela Gallery
NewYorkCity
Two related Exhibits

Alexander’s Angels
presents 

DOWNrightART

An exhibit of the works of nine artists born with Down syndrome 

Ashlee Birckhead, Michael Jurogue Johnson, Bernadette Resha, Haile King Rubie; Raul Ghormley,
Jamila Rahimi and Margie Smeller (Art Enables); Julie Hamilton and Roland Vieira (Neighborhood Center of the Arts)


Curator:  Max Yawney, M.F.A.

Adviser:  Patricia Lannes, Co-Director of Education Nassau County Museum of Art

Sponsor:  Alexander’s Angels Long Island Buddy WalkTM


AND 

HailesimoArt of Harlem

presents 

Masks

A unique interpretation of a series of mask images from Haile King-Rubie’s Afro-centric influences  

Curator:  Lawrence Rodriguez, curator of Casa Frela

Sponsor:  HailesimoArt of Harlem

Works included in this exhibit:
Ashlee Birckhead:  Blue Crab, Pelican, Pinwheels
Bernadette Resha:  The Tulip, Summer Radiance, The Orchid
Michael Jurogue Johnson:  Golden Jumping, Victorian House Portrait
Raul Ghormley  Going to Market, The Drum, Music in the Town Square
Margie Smeller:  On the Path, Juke Box
Jamila Rahimi:  Puss and Boots, Bells and Whistles
Haile King Rubie:  Family, Jazz --In addition to the solo exhibit Masks
Julie Hamilton:  4 Scarves
Roland Vieira:  Nag, Mummy,  The Monkey King

Complete Collection shown at the Hutchins Gallery can be viewed by clicking here

Bernadette Resha and her mother Gwenn
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arriving at Casa Frela

Max Yawney, curator of DOWNrightART
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speaks to guests at the reception

Ashlee Birckhead with Lawrence Rodriguez
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Mr. Rodriguez is the curator of Casa Frela

Haile King Rubie and Bernadette Resha
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enjoying the view from the Marriott Marquee day after the exhibit

. 
See related program (The Up of Down:  An Insight Into the World of Down Syndrome) by clicking here

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Ashlee Birckhead and her mother Susan
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wearing 3-D glasses to enjoy her amusing creation

Masks exhibit by Haile King-Rubie
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curated by Lawrence Rodriguez

Visiting artist at a NY restaurant after reception
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