The William Grant Still Arts Center
And
The Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Project
Present
IMAGES: Iconic, Insurgent, Divine & Decadent:Glimpses into the lives of black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and their significant others in Los Angeles 1940 to now
OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011
3:00PM 6:00PM
William Grant Still Arts Center
2520 West View Street
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(two blocks east of LaBrea off Adams)
ADMISSION: FREE
LOS ANGELES, CA. - The Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Project, founded and directed by C. Jerome Woods brings IMAGES: ... to William Grant Still Arts Center.This unique exhibit gives insight into the public and private lives of same gender loving people, a segment of our community that is often disregarded, made invisible, harassed, shunned and misunderstood. Moreover, it highlights the consciousness, contributions and acceptance of LGBT people and their significant others in community, culture and society.
The exhibition includes archival material from Woods' personal collection as well as contributions from the Stanley Bennett Clay Collection, Los Angeles Black Pride/ATB, Reverend Russell Thornhill, Mrs. Claudia Spears, Greg McNeal, Barry Stinson, Dale Guy Madison, Alan Bell, Jewel Thais-Williams, Archbishop Carl Bean, Alden Kimbrough and others.
IMAGES: runs thru July 9. It is a collection of photographs, personal stories, recorded interviews, rare magazines, books, correspondence and much more. It highlights visual art by BLGBT artists Duane Paul, Mira Gandy, Victory and Byrd Bettis. The exhibit programming includes the opening reception, panel discussions, open conversations, lecture demonstrations, spoken word, other literary and performance segments as well as cinema shorts/films screenings.
The Opening Reception kicks off with entertainment by vocalist Maiya Sykes and the Endangered band.
IMAGES: Iconic to Insurgent and Divine to Decadent is an exhibit event that should not be missed. It delves into the lives of the BLGBT community in real, personal, spiritual, authentic, healing and forgiving ways that everyone must embrace.
PROGRAM EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
IMAGES: Iconic to Insurgent and Divine to Decadent
Opening reception: Saturday, May 21, 2011 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dates: May 21 - July 9, 2011
Times: Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Events: May 28, 2011
A Talk With Alan Bell
2:00-4:00 PM
Editor and Publisher of BLK and Gaysweek Magazine
June 18, 2011
Film Screening
2-5 PM
Cinema Shorts
Showing of Film Shorts by Black LGBT filmmakers
June 25, 2011
Spoken Word & Poetry Slam/Jam
2:00-4:00 PM
Literary and Performance artists expound
Men, Makeup & Metamorphosis
4-5 PM
Transgender women share what it takes to be them;head to toe & more
Young, Gifted & Gay/Hit the Runway
5:30 7:30 PM
Panel of youth and/or young adults
A look at the L. A. House & Ball Scene discussion and demonstration
Closing:
Saturday, July 9, 2011 3:00 6:00 PM
"Artists Ascending"
Discussion and viewing facilitated by Duane Paul with artists: Mira Gandy, Victory and Byrd Bettis
Beyonce Sculpture by Nijel Binns
LOS ANGELES BLACK PRIDE
together with
SPECTACULAR "THE ART EXHIBITION
ANNOUNCES CALL FOR VISUAL ARTIST
23rd Annual Event encourages your Participation
bring your Paintings, Drawings & Sketches, Sculptures, Ceramics, Photographs, Graphics or any other Visual Art Works.
Dear Artist,
Spectacular: The Art Exhibition is an invitation to emerging and established Black LGBT artists and their supporters to present world class works of art. Our vision is to "fire the human imagination with works of art that inspires, uplifts, and celebrates the LGBT experience". Our mission will be to "provide a platform for trend-setting artists from the LGBT community and their associates whose paintings, sculpture, graphic, and literary arts display a level of excellence that were hallmarks of the Harlem Renaissance era , but relevant to our time".
Over a four day period, in a nine thousand square foot space, ten selected artists will be invited to exhibit powerful concepts in painting, sculpture, graphic arts, and photography.
The event is the At the Beach (ATB) Los Angeles Black Pride 2011. This annual festival draws thousands of LGBT people from across the country, and across the seas. The venue for the exhibition is the Catalina Room at the beautiful Los Angeles Air Port Radisson Hotel.We can be assured that most people who will attend this year's ATB event will come to experience the magic of the longest running Black Pride event in the country. This celebration means only one thing...come ready to party! This year's theme is "So Caliente!", and it promises to be hot.
To encourage public participation, organizers of Spectacular: The Art Exhibit will continue with a steady campaign of outreach which includes emails, flyers, postcards and banners that will lead up to the event.
To encourage artist participation, we recommend that those selected should extend invitations to their patrons, fans, followers, and to anyone who may have the potential and interest to purchase their art. If sales are not made directly from an artists' higher priced collection, our retail outlet at the exhibition, will provide the artists' affordable art for visitors who came to view the exhibit and also feel moved to purchase what they can afford.
Spectacular: The Art Exhibition will stage an opening reception for our featured artists. To that end, all applicants are required to submit a nominal $25 administrative fee to cover expenses. please visit us on myblackpridela.com to apply to be one of the featured artists
For artists, patrons and lovers of art, Spectacular: The Art Exhibition will present a special, free lecture presentation and discussion on the topic of art as an investment. Titled "Art as Cultural Currency: The Money in Art" this lecture will
Spectacular the Art Exhibition
examine powerful civilizations and the role that art plays in establishing and maintaining wealth. Speakers, dates, and times will be announced.
Hope to see you there!
Nijel Binns
Artistic Director
Spectacular: The Art Exhibition
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