The Resource Center for Nonviolence presents: Unapologetically Black Art Show
On exhibit through February, 2020. Hours: M-TH Noon-4PM.
FEATURED ARTISTS: Kalikata Mbula, Justice Renaissance, Karren Moorer, Arthur Wright, Elijah Pfotenhauer, Devi Pride, Kendra Dosenbach, Valeria Miranda, Dwight Tashann Chism, Robert Endacott-Keller, Javance Henderson.
On the final First Friday of the show, FRIDAY, FEBUARY 7th, 2020 a big crowd enjoyed an evening of art, food, culture, music, and a panel discussion with the featured artists about what is means to be a black artist’s in today’s world.
Join the Resource Center for Nonviolence as we explore black art in Santa Cruz. Featuring work from over 11 black artists from in and around the Santa Cruz area featuring a broad spectrum of mediums ranging from wood carvings, to ink, to poetry.
WHAT IS BLACK ART? Is black art supposed to represent black people? Is it art that addresses issues of slavery, oppression, music, or sports? Is it broader than that? Is it required to have visual depictions of people of color, or is that just what society expects? Or, is it art that is simply art produced by African or Black heritage artists?
ALSO FEATURING live performances in piano, poetry, storytelling, and traditional African Drum and Dance by: Makana: professional choreographer/dancer who specializes in movement inspired by story. Tiffany Brown: member of Wakassa Ngoma- Congolese dance, grounded movements and the way each dance reflects a part of nature. Aline Nkouakoua: brave and creative in pursuing her passion to drum; talented and versatile percussionist. Jasmine Schlafke: organized with the Legendary Collective to put on Word Church for the last six years. Joanna Burrows. Nicole Mahania. Sarah Cruse is a Singer/Songwriter, Poet, Performer and Healing Artist. Maia Rowan is a 15-year-old singer-songwriter from Aptos, California.
Schedule for the evening: Art exhibit open 6-9PM
6:45 – 6:55: Welcome/Granny’s Story (Sarah Cruze)
6:55 – 7:15: Poetry (Jasmine Schlafke, Joanna Burrows)
7:15 – 7:20: Piano and Song (Maia)
7:20 – 7:35: Performance Art (Makana & Special Guest Artists)
7:35 – 7:50: African Drum, Dance & Song by Wakassa Ngoma (Tiffany, Aline, Makana, Nicole)
8:00 – 9:00: Panel Discussion
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Proceeds from the evening will support the Selma, Alabama Cultural Exchange Trip Scholarships.
Exhibit Dates: December 6, 2019 through February 27, 2020.
Exhibit Hours: M-Th Noon – 4PM
For more information: Drew@RCNV.org
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