Matthew Barros was born in Providence, on Gano Street, on August 22, 1924, and is best known for his contribution in visual art. Growing up in Providence, Matthew lived in an atmosphere of music (his father was a guitarist) and art (his mother taught him how to do watercolors). Matthew served in the Air Force for three years during WWII in the South Pacific and was discharged in 1946. After his service, he remained in Providence. Matthew studied for ten years with master painter, Jose Cabral Martin of Lisbon, Portugal. He was the one of the founders and artistic director of the Afro-Arts Center in Providence (1967-1975), in addition to hosting "The Fun of Oil Painting with Matt Barros," which broadcasted on cable television. Currently, he is the owner of the Barros Gallery, located on the East Side of Providence.
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