CURRENT EXHIBIT

IDentity

Openning Reception

Friday, March 5

6:00PM - 10:00PM

On View
3/5/10 thru 3/26/10

(by appointment)

For more information, booking, and appointments contact JR by phone 716.523.1219 or email info(at)224Allen.com
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CURRENT EXHIBIT

IDentity
A Group Show
Various artists including: Peter Boes, Lila Krehbiel, Jenna Milne, Jennifer Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Sophia Tareen, David Williams, and others.



Opening Friday March 5th
On view March 5th - March 26th

Various artists express ideas about self-awareness, race, stereotypes, and portraiture. The second in a series of group shows featuring work by area artists focuses on how art addressed the identity of the artist and identity as a societal construct. The work on view includes painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and digital projection. Various musicians will be performing throughout the night with instrumental compositions on the theme.

This is one in a series of six group shows featuring established and upcoming local artists. The idea being to give a platform for work that you may not see otherwise. The concept will expand to a multidisciplinary not only the visual arts but also interactive, performance, music, spoken word, philosophy, and more. Each used to explore a facet of the theme. If you are interested in being involved with these shows please contact us.

CALL FOR ARTISTS & CURATORS

We are currently looking for artists and musicians to book for 2010. Please contact JR by phone 716.523.1219 or email info(at)224Allen.com for more information.

Next Theme: IDENTITY : The next group show will focus around the theme of identity. How do you express ideas about self-awareness, race, stereotypes, and potraiture? How does your art address your identity or identity as a societal construct?

This show will open on Friday March 5th. If you would like to participate please let us know. Deadline for submissions is February 26th.

Sponsored Shows : The gallery will host and sponsor the openings of select artists and group shows in addition we are setting up an artist fund. If you are interested in this oportunity please email or drop off a portfolio along with a brief artist statement.

Gallery Staff : We are currently looking for artists, curators and students to staff the gallery during normal business hours. These would be Tuesday - Friday from 5PM to 9PM and Saturdays from 1PM to 8PM. These are volunteer positions. Gallery staff will be given the oportunity to have a solo or group show as compensation.

UPCOMMING EVENTS AND EXHIBITS

Allentown First Fridays Gallery Walk
The first friday of the month starting February 5th, 2010
Visit the gallery for a unique combination of sights and sounds. Artists and mucsians will be announced as they are booked. We will have some light refreshements on hand as always. We look forward to seeing you here.

 

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