Dates: March 22 to June 27, 2008
Viewing Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00AM to 6:00PM
The Caribbean Cultural Center Gallery
408 West 58th StreetBetween 9th and 10th AvenueNew York, NY 10019
Telephone: 212-307-7420
Suggested Donation: $5.00
CCCADI Members Free
Featured Artists Include:
Lucinda Alexander | Anna Alvarez |Michelle Y. Bishop | Valerie Deas |Ife Felix | Laura R. Gadson | Paula Wynter | Gwen Jones-Diallo | Pat Mabry | Myna Majors | Robyn Mahone-Lonesome
Armed with the fabrics of their craft, the members of Harlem Girls Quilting Circle share their social commentary in quilt to SPEAK OUT! regarding the issues that affect their lives. As fiber correspondents, SPEAK OUT! depicts the voice of women who question and dialog about matters of community, family, human rights, gentrification, politics, culture, solidarity, economics, education and religion.These thought provoking quilts inspire viewers to walk away not just wondering about societal matters but the images ignite a mental spark for audiences to question, become involve and search for resolutions to the many issues which those of the African Diaspora face daily. Socially conscious quilters, HGQC is known for exploring beyond the box to challenge their artistic ability and create quilted works which have garnished the group international attention. For some, HGQC maybe considered “Quilt Griots”, as their exhibits traditionally tell stories and share a learning experience.
HGQC come together regularly in friendship and fellowship to explore the traditions of quilting in the African Diaspora. HGQC is committed to keeping this art form alive by sharing and teaching within their community.
Public ProgramsOpening Reception:
HGQC come together regularly in friendship and fellowship to explore the traditions of quilting in the African Diaspora. HGQC is committed to keeping this art form alive by sharing and teaching within their community.
Public ProgramsOpening Reception:
Saturday, March 22, 2008 ~ 5:00pm to 8:00PMPanel Discussion with HGQC: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 ~ 6:30PM to 8:30PMAfrican Inspired Quilting Workshops:
Saturdays, June 7, 14 and 21, 2008 ~ 2:00PM to 4:00PM
Harlem Needle Arts Inc. Revoluntionizing Fiber and Needle Arts in the African DiasporaP. O. Box 111New York, New York 10037-0111
A 501 (c) (3) non-for-profit organization
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Posted on March 19, 2008 by D. Bell