True Colors, Art by Clifton James Turner, March 6

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Brooklyn Conservatory presents

True Colors

A Collection by Artist Clifton James Turner[center]

Who: Fine Artist, Clifton James Turner

What: True Colors exhibition opening night reception

When: Sunday, March 6, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Where: Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 7th avenue, Brooklyn. NY

Cost: Free Admission

Brooklyn Conservatory of Music is thrilled to host “True Colors” a collection of art work by the late, local artist Clifton Turner. The opening reception for this exhibit will be held in the conservatory concert hall, 58 7th avenue, March 6, 5:30 – 7:30pm. Admission is free, come observe and enjoy!

Turner, who passed away last year, was a popular painter among community art enthusiasts and the conservatory is thrilled to be hosting his collection through the month of March. Turner was an artist of various medium, including acrylic paint, color and charcoal drawing, as well as knitting and crocheting. His work has received international recognition; his paintings can be found in private collections both in the U.S. and abroad. He has also completed innumerable commissioned pieces.

Clifton James Turner (b. March 6, 1972) was born and raised in Streetsboro, Ohio to James and Dolores Turner. After graduating from Streetsboro High School, Clifton went on to Kent State University where he majored in filmmaking and minored in painting. A film he created for his thesis won a school wide award. Shortly after graduating in 1998, Clifton moved to New York City. Once there, he began working in the restaurant industry while pursuing various art projects. One of his many projects included creating a window display for Radio City Music Hall.

In the last few years, Clifton’s career turned towards education. He began serving as a substitute teacher in NYC public schools. He loved nothing better than to incorporate his knowledge of the arts into the classroom, encouraging young people to express themselves creatively. His work in the schools fueled his creativity; ultimately, he intended to teach full time while putting together several new shows.

Clifton’s life was tragically cut short; he died on April 14, 2010 at the age of 38.

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