Gather at the Gallery: Gallery Tour & Illustration Workshop with Illustrator Ken Daley (55+)
Workshop:
Join us for a tour of our new exhibitions. As we travel around our four exhibition spaces, we will learn about the themes and inspriation behind each show. Participate in guided drawing activities and sketch what you see.
We will have folding stools, clipboards, and some tables around the gallery for the drawing activities.
About the Artist:
Ken Daley is an award-winning Black Canadian artist/illustrator who was born to parents who emigrated from Dominica. His art and illustrations are inspired by his African-Caribbean heritage, and he has exhibited his work in Canada, the US, and the Caribbean. His artwork can be found in numerous private and public collections.
Ken has illustrated 15 children’s books and is currently working on 5 more titles. He has received an Américas Award Honor Book and a Kirkus Best Picture Book for ‘Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings’, awarded Best Illustration for ‘Black Boy, Black Boy’, as well as a Blue Spruce Award nomination for ‘Granny’s Kitchen’. He believes that diverse stories are essential to creating a more just, and equitable world, which he’s deeply committed to manifesting through his art and illustrations.
To learn more about Ken, visit: www.kendaleyart.com and on Instagram: @kendaleyart
