Visions Of Freedom and Independence

May 11 through June 29, 2019
Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2-5pm

EXHIBITION EVENTS:
Exhibition Opening
– Thursday 4/11: 6-8pm
Creative I Art Workshops
– Saturdays: 3-5pm on 4/13, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1
Writing Workshops by Nick Paul
– Thursdays: 2-4pm on 4/18, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6
Artists Panel Discussion
– Wednesday 5/1: 6-9pm
Zine Fest + Performances
– Thursday 5/ 9: 6-8pm

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Visions of Freedom and Independence

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 11: 6-8pmThrough Saturday, June 15, 2019Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2-5pmVisions of Freedom and Independence is a Studio 526 group art exhibit featuring the works of over 50 Skid Row neighborhood artists from Studio 526 Arts Center, working in a variety of media from painting to sculpture and multimedia art. Many of the works have been created specifically for this exhibition. Arts are “vital to the improvement of the human condition,” says artist James Michael Newton. “Society cannot exist without art,” adds another studio artist Mariana Valles. This exhibit is both an overview of current studio work, and an opportunity to explore visions of freedom and independence under community control. In addition to artwork on the walls, the exhibit will include workshops, collaborations with sister community groups, an open mic, and musical performances throughout its time at the museum.

Posted by Skid Row History Museum and Archive on Friday, April 12, 2019

About the Project

Visions of Freedom and Independence is a group art exhibit featuring the works of over 50 Skid Row neighborhood artists from Studio 526 Arts Center, working in a variety of media from painting to sculpture and multimedia art.  Many of the works have been created specifically for this exhibition.  Arts are “vital to the improvement of the human condition,” says artist James Michael Newton.  “Society cannot exist without art,” adds another studio artist Mariana Valles.  This exhibit is both an overview of current studio work, and an opportunity to explore visions of freedom and independence under community control.  In addition to artwork on the walls, during the run of the exhibition there will be arts programming, including an Artist’s Panel Discussion, weekly writing workshops, multimedia art workshops hosted by Creative I (a community arts group and sister to Studio 526), a Zine Fest, and a final Open Mic and Poetry night.

The Exhibit is prepared by Hayk Makhmuryan with the help of studio artists and collaborators.

The People Concern’s Studio 526 is a creative studio platform in LA’s Skid Row neighborhood, rooted in the conviction that equitable access to arts and cultural spaces is a fundamental human right, essential for everyone.  The studio encourages long-term participation as artists develop their individual voices, share artwork, inspire each other, build a healthy community together and make creativity a continuous, restorative part of their lives.  Studio 526 includes a visual art and music studio, and regular workshops ranging from creative writing to yoga.  Studio 526 is made possible by The People Concern, one of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies.  http://www.thepeopleconcern.org/Studio526 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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The following artists have work in the exhibit

Alan Glover, AJ, Anthony Bogan, Antonio Guererro
Barbara Torok
Catalina, Clancey Cornell, Christopher Mack
Dakarai Akil
Edwin Rivera, Eiko Yoshii
Garrison, Gary Brown, Gary Painton, Guy Roche
Hayk Makhmuryan, Hugo Gonzalez
Impress Amber, Israel Hernandez, Ivan Cocolan
Jerry Tyler
Karen Zaldaña, Keith Jackson, Kurt Basa
Linda Leigh
Malvin Butler, Mariana Valles, Marvin Rosel, Marco Cruz
Michael Newman, Mary Ward, Matt Miyahara
Rachel Cowles MRC, Natasha, Nick Paul
Oprah Wimfrey, QMTabia
Ram/Raw, Rene Nava, Ricardo Leon, Rita Barker, Robert Tolbert, Rudy Garcia
S.N. Galleon, Salem Rose, Siena, Silkiie, Sir Oliver, Skit
Tazer, Tra’Shawn
Veronika Presley, Vicki Maturo
William Johnson
Yolanda Alaniz
…and a number of others in collaborative works!

Project Funders

Programming at the Skid Row History Museum & Archive is made possible with the generous support of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
A big thank you to: The entire Los Angeles Poverty Department team, to The People Concern’s staff support, and Studio 526 program studio artists and collaborators.