THE RADICAL ACT OF TAKING UP SPACE
Curated by Kiara Cristina Ventura
(2019 Emerging Curator for the VisArts Emerging Curator Program)
November 6, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Opening Reception on November 8th, 7-9:30pm
Kaplan Gallery, VisArts, 2nd Floor
(2019 Emerging Curator for the VisArts Emerging Curator Program)
November 6, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Opening Reception on November 8th, 7-9:30pm
Kaplan Gallery, VisArts, 2nd Floor
Devin Allen
Murjoni Merriweather
Khari Johnson Ricks
Moréna Espiritual
Charles Johnson
Tanya Garcia
Amani Lewis
Samantha Vassor
Murjoni Merriweather
Khari Johnson Ricks
Moréna Espiritual
Charles Johnson
Tanya Garcia
Amani Lewis
Samantha Vassor
Public Programming for The Radical Act of Taking Up Space
Friday, November 8, 7 – 9:30 PM: Opening Reception ft. Performance by Moréna Espiritual
Please join us for the The Radical Act of Taking Up Space opening where most of the artists will be in attendance. At 9pm, the space will be activated by featured artist Moréna Espiritual, who uses dance as a form of physically taking up space while honoring their ancestors with Afro-Indigenous-Latinx music and movement.
Saturday, November 9, 1 – 2 PM: AW CLASSROOM Presents: Artists of Color Who Create Space For Their Community - Art as Social Practice
Friday, November 8, 7 – 9:30 PM: Opening Reception ft. Performance by Moréna Espiritual
Please join us for the The Radical Act of Taking Up Space opening where most of the artists will be in attendance. At 9pm, the space will be activated by featured artist Moréna Espiritual, who uses dance as a form of physically taking up space while honoring their ancestors with Afro-Indigenous-Latinx music and movement.
Saturday, November 9, 1 – 2 PM: AW CLASSROOM Presents: Artists of Color Who Create Space For Their Community - Art as Social Practice
AW Classroom will lead a 45-minute art history class and open discussion about artists of color who are using their work as a social practice that benefits their marginalized communities. From Theaster Gates to Rirkrit Tiravanija to Tania Bruguera, we will have an educational conversation about how art can be used as a tool for community. Open to everyone.
Saturday, November 9, 2 - 3pm: How Do You Take Up Space? : Artist Talk with Devin Allen and Charles Johnson
Saturday, November 9, 2 - 3pm: How Do You Take Up Space? : Artist Talk with Devin Allen and Charles Johnson
Moderated by curator Kiara Ventura will talk about how the featured artists are utilizing their work as a voice for themselves and the larger Baltimore community. The wider conversation will revolve around defining taking up space and how image making plays a role in each of their individual practices.
Saturday, November 23, 5pm - 7:30 PM: TAKE UP SPACE Concert feat. RRtheGiant, Upendo, and Al Rogers & The Lor Band
Saturday, November 23, 5pm - 7:30 PM: TAKE UP SPACE Concert feat. RRtheGiant, Upendo, and Al Rogers & The Lor Band
Join us for a concert featuring performances by Baltimore natives RRtheGiant, Upendo, and Al Rogers & The Lor Band. Grab some wine and get ready for a fusion of sounds from hip hop to jazz. Admission is free.
Address: 155 Gibbs St, 2nd Floor Kaplan Gallery, Rockville, MD 20850