Sankofa Doll Artistry

International Center For Artistic Development, Inc. presents its 5th Annual Holiday Gift Show and Sale at Historic Savage Mill on December 4 through 31, 2009. The Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 2PM to 4PM in the ICAD Art Studio & Gallery on the Mezzanine level of the New Weave building. On display in the gallery will be beautiful and unique one of a kind works of art by be Sherry Burton Ways, Eljay McBride, and Michelle Lisenbee. These artists will be talking about their artwork during the reception. The public is invited to attend.

SHERRY BURTON WAYS is a doll artist who enjoys working intuitively creating one of a kind cloth art dolls and mixed media art on canvas. Her inspirations come from her travels to other countries and her work as a professional interior designer.

ELJAY MCBRIDE is an illustrator and fine art painter who is well known for his enjoyable social and cultural ethnic commentary paintings. He has won numerous awards for his paintings of musicians and everyday people and has participated in numerous exhibitions.

MICHELLE LISENBEE is a mixed media collage artist who creates highly textured colorful collages grounded in American heritage and memorabilia. Her artworks make lovely framed wall displays that will embellish any space.

The ICAD gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 12 Noon to 6PM. Other hours are available by appointment. For further information visit the ICAD website at: http://www.icadev.org or call 301-604-4484. Individuals and tour groups are welcome to visit the gallery and see the show as well as other works on display by ICAD artists.