The Barack Obama Art Collection May 9, 2009 Alphonse Berber Gallery

Events leading up to the historical day. Jamal Boykin shows off his skills not only on the court but on a sketch pad. The Barack Obama Collection features 44 hand drawn portraits of President Obama by Cal Forward Jamal Boykin and Photography by Nican Robinson. This event, scheduled from 5:30 to 9pm, included a special presentation at 7pm with a talk by the artist and poetry from Cal shooting guard Patrick Christopher. Over $2000 in donations were received for art supplies for students at Malcolm X Elementary School. This is the first of a series of shows that will also take place in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

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