Black Arts and Culture
Celebrated Artist Maizelle Passes
Norfolk’s beloved artist Maizelle, known for her vibrant depictions of Black life, passed away on November 2, 2024. As a founding member of the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association and owner of two galleries, Maizelle leaves behind a profound legacy in the local arts community.
#Maizelle #NorfolkArts #BlackArt #ArtTherapy #SoutheasternVAArts #ArtLegacy #CelebratingArtists
NORFOLK
Maizelle Brown, best known by only her first name Maizelle, passed on November 2, 2024 in Norfolk, her hometown. Born March 18, 1941, she was a prize-winning artist for most of her life, celebrated for capturing the essence of everyday Black life in her paintings.
A founding member of the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association in 1982, she was the former owner of two art galleries: The Art Cellar and Maizelle Gallery of Art. She worked over 20 years in the Art Therapy Activities Program.
Funeral arrangements were pending at press time.
Tech1 week agoDigital Download: Stay Vigilant Online: Protecting Yourself from Cyber Threats
- Health1 week ago
September 27: Men’s Health Fair At HU Center To Combat Rising Prostate Cancer
- Black History1 week ago
Joseph McNeil, 1960 Greensboro Sit-In Demonstrator, Dies at 83
- Black History1 week ago
Smithsonian Pushes Back Against Trump’s Criticism
- Hampton Roads Community News6 days ago
Op-Ed: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten Sickle Cell Care
- Black Arts and Culture4 days ago
NJGPOD: Amplifying Black Voices, Offering Powerful 7x Advertising Opportunities
- Entertainment3 days ago
Patti LaBelle Shines At NSU’s 90th Anniversary Founders Day Celebration
- Black Community Opinions5 days ago
Alpha Phi Lambda To Host 30th Annual Youth Inspirational Breakfast
