On July 3^rd, in recognition of Independence Day, Lillian Cauldwell, President and CEO of Passionate Internet Voices Talk Radio, interviewed Toni Quest.

In this introspective and revealing interview, TQ discusses her Neo-Americana art series and her views on being American.

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July 3 SPECIAL PROGRAMMING.

Toni Quest is a self-taught artist, poet and teacher currently residing in Peekskill, NY. For more infomation contact info@screamingwoman.com or call 914-739-9560.

Artist and poet Toni Quest will exhibit paintings from her Neo Americana and Screaming Woman (TM) series at the John C. Hart Memorial Library. Selected new paintings, including her most recent self-portrait titled Me Myself and Eye, will be featured as well. The Exhibit runs through November 28, 2007. An artist's reception and poetry reading is scheduled for November 17 from 2-4 p.m. The John C. Hart Memorial Library is located at 1130 Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY.  For more information email info@screamingwoman.com or call 914-739-9560.

Artist, Poet, Author, Toni Quest was the exclusive guest of  Dr. Niama Williams  host of the Poetry Corner radio talk show. The in depth interview was conducted on March 13 on internetvoicesradio.com. Quest discussed  and read selections from the recently published book View From the Middle of the Road, Volume II. Dr. Williams and Quest also explored the creative process of writing and creating visual art. To hear this inspiring interview in its entirety, log on to http://internetvoicesradio.com/Arch-Niami.htm  or copy and paste the link into your browser; then scroll down to find the audio stream labeled Toni Quest. Dr. Williams, an award winning author, holds a doctorate in African American literature and a masters degree in professional writing.  To read more about Dr. Williams’ extensive background go to http://internetvoicesradio.com/us.htm and scroll down.  Internet Voices Radio, www.internetvoicesradio.com, is a public radio station founded by Lillian Cauldwell.

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Artist and Poet, Toni Quest will be hosting the OPEN MIC Poetry Reading at Antonia Arts' Studio 2, on Friday, February 2, 2007. Toni Quest will also be exhibiting her paintings at Studio 2 from Feb 2 through Feb 15. Artist's reception will be Saturday Feb. 3 from 4-6 p.m. She will also sign the recently published anthology, View from the Middle of the Road, Volume II, (PRA Publishing). Toni Quest is know for her 'Screaming Woman'(TM) portraits which she began painting in 2004. As a self-taught artist, Toni Quest was named one of Westchester 's 'Leading New Artists', featured in  WAC's Young Emerging Artists exhibition. A selection of her poems are published in the anthology, View from the Middle of the Road, Volume II, U.S. in Us ' (PRA Publishing); her award winning piece, 'U.S. in Us' is featured as the cover illustration for this book. Ms. Quest is one of the selected artists to participate in the 'James Brown, Visual Soul' exhibition in Augusta, GA ; her vibrant portraits of James Brown were included in the May exhibiton and celebration. Her James Brown portraits are currently on exhibit at the VARGA Gallery in Woodstock, New York . Ms. Quest teaches an art course called 'Self-Actualizing Portraiture - Painting from the Inside"; currently she is teaching this course to gifted high school students.

For more information contact Toni Quest, 914-739-9560 .

Four African-American Poets Explore American Life

MARTINEZ, GA – View from the Middle of the Road, Vol. II – in Us showcases the unique voices of African-American poets living the American experience: Makal Ani, Lucinda Clark, Toni Quest and Robert Ward.

For the past 19 years, Lucinda Clark, President of Phoenix Rising Art Enterprises, Inc., has worked with budding authors and artists, publishing and bringing the work o these talented newcomers to the public. In this second gorgeous anthology of poetry, Clark showcases her own work and the poems of three new poetic voices. Makal Ani, a South Carolinian, speaks from the heart about love and faith; Robert Ward, a North Carolinian, uses rhythm to explore his thoughts on spirit and memory, while Toni Quest, a New Yorker whose artwork adorns the anthology’s beautiful cover, ‘trips the light fantastic’ with her playful poetry.

This sterling compilation offers a fresh poetic view on what it means to live in . Each poet represents a different state on the east coast, and is given a section in the book to share views on love, life, spirit and even death. This is a feast of poetry and a wonderful gift for anyone who loves being the first to discover new talent. 

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Toni Quest shows her work at the Varga Gallery in Woodstock, NY. The Ultimate Art Experience group exhibition features the work of twenty artists selected by artist and gallery owner Christina Varga. Pictured here, Toni Quest with Christina Varga and artist Bruce Anderson. Call Varga Gallery for more information 845-679-4005 or visit www.Vargagallery.com.

Young Emerging Artists, Toni Quest and Amy Miller, discuss 'Sing To My Kiss', by Quest. Arts Bash fund raiser is sponsored by the Westchester Arts Council. The YEA show will continue through July 29.

(White Plains, NY) -- A warm summer night, food, fun and fabulous art set the scene at the Westchester Arts Council's annual ArtsBash party! This arts extravaganza will feature cuisine prepared by eleven of the county's leading chefs, live music, open studios and a special preview of the exhibit YEA! Young Emerging Artists. Featured Artists include, Toni Quest, Amy Miller, Chris Burns, Tom Sanford, and more. ArtsBash 2006 will kick off at 6 pm on Friday June 9. The festivities take place in the spectacular Grand Banking Room of the Arts Exchange, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains, and spill out onto Mamaroneck Avenue. Tickets to see and be seen are $100; to order tickets or for more information please call 914-428-4220 x273.

Peekskill artist, Toni Quest was chosen to participate in the James Brown 50th Anniversary Visual Soul Exhibition during May, 2006 in Augusta, GA. As an official 'Visual Soul' artist, Quest painted two portraits of the Godfather of Soul which were exhibited at the Lucy Craft Laney Musem in August, GA.