For Immediate Release
October 16, 2015
Contact Information

Dianne Williams
Miramar Cultural Center,
dlwilliams@miramarculturalcenter.org
954-602-4524 office

(BPRW) Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark to Present PURVIS ON PURVIS in the Ansin Family Art Gallery Opening on Thursday, November 5

(Black PR Wire) Miramar, FL –October 16, 2015 — Valerie Norman Gammon, Director of Cultural Affairs for City of Miramar today announced the next art exhibition that will be presented at the popular, multipurpose Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark Ansin Family Art Gallery. The Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark will be presenting:

November 5, 2015 through January 11, 2016

PURVIS ON PAPER
A unique exhibit filled with 30 works by internationally renowned, Miami-based artist Purvis Young (1943-2010). Self-taught, Young’s work was often a blend painting/drawing with collaged elements utilizing everyday discarded found objects. Inspired by documentaries, (art) books, American history and spiritual folklore his visual vocabulary was vast; wild horses, urban landscapes, (self) portraits, figures, holy men, angels, warriors, boats, sports, musicians, erotica, processions and incarceration to name but a few.

The Ansin Family Art Gallery within the Miramar Cultural Center/Arts Park is located at 2400 Civic Center Place. Parking is free. For more information, please call 954.602.4525 or visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

About the Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark:
The Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark was created to celebrate creativity and diversity within the city. This landmark is a vibrant, urban destination located in the heart of the Miramar Town Center, situated adjacent to City Hall. Centrally located, the Center consists of an 800-seat theater, two art galleries, banquet facilities, a full-service kitchen, rehearsal halls, classrooms, a botanical garden, and more. Within walking distance of a main library, shops, restaurants, and fitness center, it is the perfect place to see a live performance, enjoy a day of family fun, have a meal, attend a lecture, or stroll through the galleries.

The Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark is a collaborative effort of many who share a fundamental commitment to the arts as essential to building a strong and vibrant community. The project is funded in part by Broward County through the Broward County Board of Commissioners with proceeds from 2000 Safe Parks & Land Preservation Bond. The Center also acknowledges the support of the State of Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, please visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org.

Available for Interview:
Valerie Norman Gammon
Miramar Cultural Center/Arts Park
954.602.4534
vngammon@miramarculturalcenter.org