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Today I dropped by Art Academy Cincinnati and caught a bit of a sneak peak of the show, and now realize just how much work is involved ...and all designed/created to promote peace and justice.
Woven throughout the 5th and 6th floors of the Art Academy building, I found a surprising amount of good to great work being and/or already hung. As I mentioned in a previous post, unjuried shows on such a large scale like this (anyone who applies gets in), are often overrun with more bad than good. But I'm happy to report that this, the 8th installment of SOS, is a show worth seeing (...and multiple events worth attending). Of course there are a some "misses" along the way, but because it doesn't happen TOO often, the good to great work is still given the opportunity to shine, and be recognized a bit more. My guess is this is due to the show's previous success, but once I recognized the work of local University professors (Xavier and Dayton), I realized this is an event that will continue as long as the motivation stays alive. And from my conversation with Saad Ghosn -- the organizer/coordinator of the event -- I feel like that won't be anytime soon.
Back in 2003, shortly after the Cincinnati riots (2001), Saad brought it upon himself to give the artists of the Greater Cincinnati a place to voice their opinions dealing with peace, justice, and the social commentary within. And since, a number of topics, from the conflict in Iraq, to our own immigration laws have fueled the work found in these shows. Thankfully, artists are still participating and helping to further the discussion ...beyond simple aesthetics. And as Saad pointed out, SOS is a great place for artists to break out of isolation with their feelings and views. Plus the fact that their will be musical performances and poetry readings in addition to the art only solidifies that people who attend will leave happy ...and hopefully motivated to positively influence the world.
Today I dropped by Art Academy Cincinnati and caught a bit of a sneak peak of the show, and now realize just how much work is involved ...and all designed/created to promote peace and justice.
Woven throughout the 5th and 6th floors of the Art Academy building, I found a surprising amount of good to great work being and/or already hung. As I mentioned in a previous post, unjuried shows on such a large scale like this (anyone who applies gets in), are often overrun with more bad than good. But I'm happy to report that this, the 8th installment of SOS, is a show worth seeing (...and multiple events worth attending). Of course there are a some "misses" along the way, but because it doesn't happen TOO often, the good to great work is still given the opportunity to shine, and be recognized a bit more. My guess is this is due to the show's previous success, but once I recognized the work of local University professors (Xavier and Dayton), I realized this is an event that will continue as long as the motivation stays alive. And from my conversation with Saad Ghosn -- the organizer/coordinator of the event -- I feel like that won't be anytime soon.
Back in 2003, shortly after the Cincinnati riots (2001), Saad brought it upon himself to give the artists of the Greater Cincinnati a place to voice their opinions dealing with peace, justice, and the social commentary within. And since, a number of topics, from the conflict in Iraq, to our own immigration laws have fueled the work found in these shows. Thankfully, artists are still participating and helping to further the discussion ...beyond simple aesthetics. And as Saad pointed out, SOS is a great place for artists to break out of isolation with their feelings and views. Plus the fact that their will be musical performances and poetry readings in addition to the art only solidifies that people who attend will leave happy ...and hopefully motivated to positively influence the world.
SOS ART 2010 ends on June 6th...
Below is the schedule of events:
Friday May 28
6pm: Opening of the Art show
Below is the schedule of events:
Friday May 28
6pm: Opening of the Art show
7pm: Introductory notes by Jan Brown Checco, artist and community art activist, followed by Gallery Walk/Artists Talk.
8:30pm: Potluck reception and Music Entertainment with Vanessa Arrington and the “Lastboppers”
Saturday May 29
7pm: Poetry reading facilitated by Gary Walton, poet and professor, NKU
Saturday May 29
7pm: Poetry reading facilitated by Gary Walton, poet and professor, NKU
9pm: "A Picture with a Thousand Words: Spoken Word & Images of War & Peace", Performance by Nathan Ruggles
9:30pm “WANTED: Freedom!, Dead or Alive”,
An exploration of the depths, fights and flights of freedom seekers via movement and mask-work by Aretta Baumgartner, songs and dramatic readings by Daryl Harris, and visual art by Hans Schellhas.
Sunday May 30
3 to 6pm: “The Artist’s identity in the post 9/11 world”,
US and Arab Films showing followed by Panel discussion facilitated by Anna Kipervaser, artist and founder of “On Look Films”, with panelists Dr. Denise McCoskey, Associate Professor of Classics, Miami University and Thomas Lynn, host of Radical Analysis, WVQC 95.7 LP-FM, Cincinnati.
Friday June 4
7pm “PeaceWorks: Teaching Art for Social Justice”
Documentary, Power Point presentation and discussion by Marie Lindsey, art teacher
An exploration of the depths, fights and flights of freedom seekers via movement and mask-work by Aretta Baumgartner, songs and dramatic readings by Daryl Harris, and visual art by Hans Schellhas.
Sunday May 30
3 to 6pm: “The Artist’s identity in the post 9/11 world”,
US and Arab Films showing followed by Panel discussion facilitated by Anna Kipervaser, artist and founder of “On Look Films”, with panelists Dr. Denise McCoskey, Associate Professor of Classics, Miami University and Thomas Lynn, host of Radical Analysis, WVQC 95.7 LP-FM, Cincinnati.
Friday June 4
7pm “PeaceWorks: Teaching Art for Social Justice”
Documentary, Power Point presentation and discussion by Marie Lindsey, art teacher
8pm: "On the Fast Track"
Movie (83 min) directed by Traven La Botz and Alexandra Kuzik. The movie follows the tribulations of a young man down on his luck in our current hard times.
Saturday June 5
7pm: Poetry reading facilitated by Mary Pierce Brosmer, poet, writer and founder of “Women Writing for (a) Change”
9pm: “Earth in Pain” Modern Dance Performance by Tadashi Kato, Japanese dancer and choreographer, and Didgeridoo Music Performance by Heather Hughes.
Sunday June 6
3pm: “America as a Piece of Art: The America I Love”
Panel discussion facilitated by Jerry Judge, poet and art activist, with panelists Dan La Botz, historian, and others TBA.
Movie (83 min) directed by Traven La Botz and Alexandra Kuzik. The movie follows the tribulations of a young man down on his luck in our current hard times.
Saturday June 5
7pm: Poetry reading facilitated by Mary Pierce Brosmer, poet, writer and founder of “Women Writing for (a) Change”
9pm: “Earth in Pain” Modern Dance Performance by Tadashi Kato, Japanese dancer and choreographer, and Didgeridoo Music Performance by Heather Hughes.
Sunday June 6
3pm: “America as a Piece of Art: The America I Love”
Panel discussion facilitated by Jerry Judge, poet and art activist, with panelists Dan La Botz, historian, and others TBA.
4:30pm: Artists discussion and closing potluck reception.
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Art Gallery Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: 9am - 6pm
Friday and Saturday: 9am - midnight
Sunday: noon - 6pm
1212 Jackson St (downtown), Cincinnati 45202
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Please enjoy the event,
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