‘Intentional Tension’ exhibit thru Aug. 31 at Tully-Levine Gallery

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‘Intentional Tension’ exhibit thru Aug. 31 at Tully-Levine Gallery

Now through Aug. 31, the Warehouse Arts District Association is hosting a collective show featuring seven all-Black contemporary artists entitled “Intentional Tension” at the ArtsXchange Plaza located on the historic Deuces corridor, 515 22nd St. S. The above painting is by Dr. Dallas Jackson entitled ‘Ben and Jemima.’ ST. PETERSBURG - Now through Aug. 31, […]

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