George Bernard Shaw says that, "without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable." There is a great divide in our society. A socio-economic divide that runs as deep as our community's artistic sub-culture. The result is younger generations with unequal opportunities to access their artistic potential and release their expressions in a creative outlet.
The vision is of a studio for working artists which resources young, aspiring artists with the tools and education necessary for them to discover and express their creativity. The studio will be a safe outlet where artists from all socio-economic backgrounds, including the under-resourced and the under-privileged, can come to learn, share, and express. Internally, the studio will exist to provide youth with the tools needed to thrive professionally and personally while; externally, the space will reach out to the community to develop relationships with other organizations and artists that will mutually benefit from such a program.
The studio has the potential to breakdown barriers in our community by overcoming the financial limitations of deserving artists and allowing an equal opportunity to express an artistic voice in the community. The studio will offer classes, scholarships, art shows, and a sense of community, which will be accessible to a diverse population. This space will provide a breath of fresh air and life for those who often find themselves suffocating on their socio-economic position. ..
Guess what! Summer is here...bring your dancing shoes. This'll be our last all ages show in Fredericksburg for a long while. $5. Eyeclopes Studios (620 Charlotte St.) Saturday, June 20th, 7pm.
Art Whino’s newest exhibition, BAM BAM DILLA: TRAVELING RIDDIMS will feature multi-media portraits on Vintage Samsonite Luggage by Rhode Island artist Ben Floeter. The work includes several portraits inspired by the 1970’s Reggae movement from Jamaica, and exhibits Be sure to join us for the preview event and the opening reception!
Friday November 21 7-11pm Preview Event at the Adidas store in Georgetown Location: 1251 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007
Saturday, November 22, from 6pm - Midnight
OPENING RECEPTION BAM BAM DILLA: TRAVELING RIDDIMS The solo show of Ben Floeter
The event is FREE and open to the public.
With special performance by JEREMY SOLE: Elements of Afrobeat, Cumbia, Highlife, Jaz, Dub, and experimental beats.
Art Whino joins forces with Tagür Footwear to present Inked Souls, an exhibition featuring customized sneakers and fine art by 35 local, national and international leaders in the Pop Surrealism/Urban Contemporary art movement. Each featured artist will customize one pair of AKA Blank Tagür sneakers along with one painting on canvas.
Black Cats Resident DJ Lil'e will be spinning the night away.
really great thing you've got going here. had no idea something like this existed in fredericksburg. wild. hope to hear of more classes, shows and such soon!
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