Opening Reception: Joy Cometh in the Morning: A Celebration of Artistic Practice, with Ligel Lambert

Please join us for the opening of Joy Cometh in the Morning: A Celebration of Artistic Practicean exhibition that showcases the work of Ligel Lambert, a doctoral candidate in the Art & Art Education program at Teachers College, Columbia University. The paintings on display are part of Ligel Lambert's Black Male Artist Professor Series, a body of work that explores themes of celebration, leadership, access, and collaboration within the context of Black male artist-professors in higher education.  

Portraits of David Driskell, Nick Cave, and Glenn Ligon were created with generous support from the Myers Foundations and the Gottesman Libraries' Commissioned Art Program. Paintings by Ligel Lambert of Stanley Whitey, Imo Nse Imeh, and Larry Walker will also be shown, with a gallery book display by and about these influential artists, in addition to other books that illuminate Fauvism and geometric abstraction in art.

Members and affiliated members of Teachers College may use the registration button below. Persons not affiliated with Teachers College, Columbia University may register with their interest and details via library support (Ask a Librarian) so that a confirmation e-mail can then be sent. 

Refreshments will be served.

Where: 305 Russell / Offit Gallery.  

525 West 120th Street,

New York, NY, 10027, United States

Note: The Artist Talk will begin at 6 pm and conclude at 6:30 pm.

Register to Attend HERE

Featuring the Work of Ligel Lambert: Solo Art Exhibition at Macy Art Gallery, Teachers College, Columbia University

To fulfill the requirements for my doctoral degree at Columbia University, the Macy Art Gallery will host a solo art exhibition featuring 16 of my portrait paintings, each measuring 36" x 48". The art exhibition will be on display from October 27 to November 20, 2025.

A Celebration of Inspirational Visual Artist Professors

Monday, October 27, 202511:00 AM -

Thursday, November 20, 20254:00 PM

Opening Reception: October 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM  7:00 PM

Macy Art Gallery

525 West 120th Street,

New York, NY, 10027, United States

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