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Collectors Conversation with Patric McCoy

  • UW-Parkside Rita Regional Arts Center 900 Wood Road Kenosha, WI, 53144 United States (map)

An official event of the 2nd Annual Wisconsin Black Art & Culture Expo

Chicago-based prolific art collector, Patric McCoy will be a guest speaker at the 2nd Annual Wisconsin Black Art & Culture Expo (EXPO2).  EXPO2 is the largest celebration of Black History Month in the State of Wisconsin, a two-month-long series of events celebrating Black creative contributions in the arts.

McCoy will be interviewed by artist and educator, Mutope Johnson during the Hatlem Renaissance themed, Black Tie Kick Off Gala on Saturday, February 4th at UW-Parkside.

McCoy and Johnson will speak on the value of art collecting, ways to start and build your collection, the importance of Black art and other relevant topics centered around collecting Black art.

The red carpet will be rolled out for the Harlem Renaissance themed Black Tie Kickoff Gala is a ticketed event that features a large selection of catered and delectable hors d'oeuvres, live bands, the unveiling of the Black Futures Art show, the Legacy In the Arts Awards, signature libations and more! 


We would also like to thank our sponsors for their gracious support of the 2nd Annual Wisconsin Black Art & Culture Expo.  Each of our sponsors believes in the value and transformative power of the arts! THANK YOU.

  • UW-Parkside

  • Educators Credit Union

  • Johnson Financial Group

  • Osborne & Scekic Family Foundation

  • Patton Law Office

  • Racine County

  • Racine Art Museum

  • Taylor Made Wealth Management

  • Urban League of Racine & Kenosha

Earlier Event: January 16
4th Annual MLK Creative Day of Service
Later Event: February 4
Black Tie Kick Off Gala