April 5 - June 21, 2025
From the organizers:
“Join Austin Parks and Recreation and the Old Bakery and Emporium at the opening reception for Bloodline Brushstrokes: A Fifth Generation Vision of Jacob Fontaine’s Legacy in Art exhibition on Saturday, April 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fine Art Gallery on the third floor of the Old Bakery and Emporium, 1006 Congress Ave. Dennis Jacob Berry’s creative projects honor his family’s Fontaine legacy while carving out a future rooted in innovation and justice. The artist reception is free and open to the public. For more information and to RSVP click here.
The Bloodline Brushstrokes exhibit will be on display April 5 through June 21, 2025 and features a collection of paintings by Dennis Jacob Berry, the fifth generation grandson of Reverend Jacob Fontaine (1808-1898). Jacob Fontaine arrived in Austin in 1839. Throughout his life, he established multiple Black churches in Central Texas, including Austin’s first Black Baptist Church in 1867. Nine years later, Fontaine founded Austin’s first Black-owned newspaper, The Gold Dollar.”
Art Gallery at the Old Bakery and Emporium
1006 Congress Avenue
Austin, 78701 TX
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I am excited to attend!!The exhibition is further enriched by the stunning works of Fontaine’s grandson, whose artistic expressions bridge the past and present. His pieces embody an impeccable mastery of form, color, and storytelling, resonating deeply with art collectors and investors alike. From intricate portraits to evocative mixed-media compositions, his work transcends traditional artistic boundaries, ensuring that Fontaine’s legacy remains alive in contemporary discourse.
Angela Thornton
Lead Historic Researcher
https://linktr.ee/thejacobfontaine project