05/27/2015
May 2015 - Take Me to the River (TMTTR) is in New Orleans, Louisiana !!! The TMTTR artists have collaborated with KID smART for a community outreach project at Akili Academy. In addition, the TMTTR artists are developing a collaborative work with NOLA artists Jenna Bonistalli, Jeffrey Pill, Allison Stewart, and Michel Varisco. A special exhibition will be on display at Octavia Art Gallery - from May 30 through June 13, 2015 - which features artwork that references water. In addition to the collaborative artwork, the Octavia Gallery also will feature works by each of the participating artists - including paintings, photographs, prints, mixed media work, video, and assemblage. The artwork created by the young students in the outreach program also will be on display at the Gallery. PLUS ! - There will be a special "early" celebration tonight (Wed., May 27th - 7:00 p.m.) at Chickie Wah Wah. So - mark your calendars and join us - either tonight or for the Opening Reception at Octavia Art Gallery on Saturday, May 30th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come celebrate with us!
Take Me to the River | New Orleans Community Outreach Project and Artist Collaboration: May 19 – 28, 2015 Exhibition at Octavia Art Gallery: May 30 – June 13, 2015 Opening reception: Saturday, May 30, 5 – 7 pm Mary-Ann Beall Joan Belmar Jenna Bonistalli John Brown David Carlson R…