[IMC] Press Release: I Have Something To Say, The Work of Marilynn Dean Cleveland

[Megan Flowers]

*Press Release*
*For Immediate Release*May 13, 2014

*For media inquiries, contact*: Ann Rasmus
[ann at universityymca.org, 217-337-1500]



*Art at the Y presents*

*I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY*The Work of Marilynn Dean Cleveland

*A**t the University YMCA’s Murphy Gallery from**May 29 through August 24,
2014*

Self-taught Urbana artist Marilynn Dean Cleveland has a lot to say, and alot
to share with the world. From May 29 throughAugust 24, 2014, the University
YMCA presents, “I Have Something To Say,” the work of Marilynn Dean
Cleveland curated by Art @ the Y, an initiative of the University YMCA. The
paintings selected for this exhibition share her vision and experiences as
a Black woman, with narratives centering on Black history, her own personal
story, and her faith.

The University YMCA will host an opening reception to the public on
Thursday, May 29 at 5pm in the Y’s Murphy Gallery, 1001 South Wright
Street, Champaign, Illinois. The opening reception is a good opportunity
for the Champaign-Urbana community to learn more about the artist’s work
and about making art with the public in mind.

Marilynn started making art as a young woman, using found materials such as
house paint, cardboard and ashes to fulfill her profound need to create.
Her prolific work includes paintings, multimedia collage, and an array of
miniatures formed from and painted on sometimes surprising materials.  Her
art illuminates the importance of overcoming differences through
understanding, of the value of reflection in that process, and the
significance of learning through stories. Her art is an undeniable
expression of her personal determination and life-long hope for change.

Art at the Y is delighted to showcase the work of Marilynn Dean Cleveland
as our 2014 summer exhibition, on view at the University YMCA through
August 24. Art @ the Y is an initiative of the University YMCA. All Art at
the Y events are free and open to the public.

*Website:* universityymca.org/art<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001FmuGPaFxkh-dswYKCT3QRJRa4WMgmzc01TdFfKjml2ZefTpkRo7FUKpN2DK61OEMqXJUvkHrB8SmX4pJrcp4HNMj1fJujXfMYN5NTqWVnW8Ld27of73Ni2Rd8FrI8cHJ_GVzZPWQ6_M=>

*Parking Nearby:* Parking lot on 6th between Daniel & Chalmers - Free after
5pm. Parking garage on 6th & John - Free after 5pm. Street parking on
Wright, Chalmers, & 6th Streets for 75¢ per hour. Municipal lot on Green &
5th Streets for $1 per hour.

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Best,
Megan Flowers
Communications Director
University YMCA
Office: 217-337-1500
Fax: 217-337-1533
Email: megan at universityymca.org
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