Amy Sherald: An Artistic Journey

What year was Amy Sherald born?

• 1970

• 1973

• 1980

• 1985

Amy Sherald is known for her unique narrative portraits. What is a distinctive feature of her portraits?

• Brightly colored skin

• Subjects in black and white

• Subjects with gray skin

• Abstract backgrounds

Fill in the blank: Amy Sherald was the first woman to win the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition in _____.

• 2010

• 2012

• 2014

• 2016

Which of the following is NOT a famous work by Amy Sherald?

• Grand Dame Queenie

• All Things Bright and Beautiful

• The Starry Night

• First Lady Michelle Obama

Where did Amy Sherald earn her MFA in painting?

• Clark Atlanta University

• Maryland Institute College of Art

• Spelman College

• Harvard University

Fill in the blank: Amy Sherald's work was part of the group exhibition titled The Outwin 2016: American Portraiture Today, which traveled the _____.

• Europe

• United States

• Asia

• Africa

What city was Amy Sherald born in?

• Baltimore

• Columbus

• New York

• Atlanta

Fill in the blank: Amy Sherald's paintings are generally against a _____ colored background.

• dark

• brightly

• pastel

• monochrome

Which First Lady selected Amy Sherald to paint her official portrait?

• Laura Bush

• Michelle Obama

• Hillary Clinton

• Melania Trump

Fill in the blank: Amy Sherald's work is on display at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in _____.

• New York

• Chicago

• Washington, D.C.

• Los Angeles