Martina Johnson-Allen facts for kids

Martina Johnson-Allen is an American artist and educator. She was born in 1947. She is known for her amazing paintings, sculptures, and prints. She also taught art for many years.

About Martina Johnson-Allen

Martina Johnson-Allen was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 4, 1947. She loved art from a young age. She studied art at two great schools: Pennsylvania State University and the University of the Arts.

After finishing her studies, Martina became an art teacher. She taught art in the Philadelphia Public Schools for many years. She later retired from teaching.

Her Artworks and Collections

Martina Johnson-Allen creates many different types of art. She is a painter, a sculptor, and a printmaker. A printmaker creates art by pressing images onto paper or other materials.

In 2006, a special art studio called the Brandywine Workshop and Archives made a print of her artwork. This print was a lithograph titled Another Realm. A lithograph is a type of print made using a stone or metal plate. A copy of Another Realm is now kept in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This is a very important museum.

Her art can also be found in another special collection. It is called the Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African-American Art.

Exhibitions and Shows

Martina Johnson-Allen's art has been shown in many exhibitions. These are like art shows where people can see her work.

In 2002, her sculpture called "The Seven Crones" was part of a show. This show was at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. It was called "4 Artists of Distinction." Now, "The Seven Crones" is a permanent part of the museum's collection. This means it will always be there for people to see.

Her artwork was also featured in a big exhibition in 2015. This show was at the Woodmere Art Museum. It was called We Speak: Black Artists in Philadelphia, 1920s-1970s.

In 2010, Martina Johnson-Allen's art was shown in a group exhibition. This show was at the Sande Webster Gallery. It was called "Women's Work: A Group Show." It featured art by many talented women artists. These included Martina Johnson-Allen, Maya Freelon, Betsy Casanas, and Marta Sanchez.

Martina Johnson-Allen continues to create beautiful and inspiring art.