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“How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer” exhibition opening and artist talk

August 4, 2025 @ 3:00 am 5:00 pm

“How Sweet the Sound: A Visual Interpretation by Charly Palmer” exhibition runs August 4-15. Charly Palmer’s illustrations are featured in the book “How Sweet the Sound”, written by Kwame Alexander, Chautauqua’s Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and Writer in Residence.

Charly Palmer is a renowned award-winning fine artist and illustrator known for his compelling artwork that reflects African ancestry and contemporary experiences. Through his paintings, Palmer creates rhythmic visual narratives that challenge viewers’ perceptions. His innate ability to capture the nuances of Blackness is expressed through rich depth, intricate patterns, symbols, and textures. Notable achievements include designing the Black Heritage Stamp honoring Judge Constance Baker Motley, creating the album cover for John Legend’s “Bigger Love,” and illustrating the cover for TIME Magazine’s “America Must Change.” He also co-authored the award-winning “New Brownies Book: A Love Letter To Black Families.”

CVA School of Art Gallery, located in the CVA Art Quad

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