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Other Haitian Art and Cultural Events of interest to HAS members. Please email announcements to geeyome2@telerama.com
You are cordially invited to an Art Show Fundraiser with FROM HERE TO HAITI- Saturday Jan 14, 2011 from 9m to 9pm at 14-46 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone, NY 11357 . It will take place in the studio of artist Patricia Brintle. This show features the works of over 30 international and Haitian artists, many of them living in NY. This is an opportunity to meet the artists, help Haiti, and obtain a wonderful new piece of art at the same time. SEE POSTER BELOW The proceeds will benefit the repairs of St Jean Baptiste Church in Anse d'Hainault, Haiti. From HERE TO HAITI is a not-profit corporation whose purpose is to raise funds for the benefit of the people of Haiti by repairing non-governmental buildings used for public assembly, in particular Catholic and/r Christian churches and their related structures and by the creation of local employment opportunities for the people of Haiti through that repair work. ************************************** ************************************** October 13, 2011 -- February 19, 2012 Restoring the Spirit: Celebrating Haitian Art At the Figgie Art Museum Davenport, Iowa
http://figgeart.org/Figge-Art-Museum-%281%29/June-2011/Restoring-the-Spirit---Celebrating-Haitian-Art.aspx
As the home of one of the oldest collections of Haitian art, the Figge has benefited from the creativity and vitality of the Haitian people. The exhibition Restoring the Spirit—Celebrating Haitian Art pays homage to Haiti’s longstanding visual traditions and the indomitable spirit of the Haitian people in the face of adversity. ************************************** ************************************** November 4, 2011 -- December 24, 2011 Haitian Art Beat ! A Celebration and Exhibition At Konbit for Haiti 521 NE 81st Street Little Haiti, Miami FL
http://eppleseedarts.com/2011/10/haitian-art-beat-exhibition-in-little-haiti/
Sponsored by Konbit for Haiti, and curated by Jeff Rogers of Epple Seed Arts, in association with Beyond Borders, Haitian Art Beat hopes to raise $5,000.00 to help people build movements in Haiti and abroad to liberate themselves from isolation and oppression. Proceeds will also be used to continue trade with Haitian artists and to promote artistic exchanges between Haiti and the United States.Featuring works created since the January 12, 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, this exhibition showcases works by artists from the artist’s community of Croix des Bouquets. Contact Information: Epple Seed Arts: Jeff Rogers, 305 439 4540: j.rogers@beyondborders.net (For press contacts, more information on exhibit or private showings.) Konbit for Haiti: Athena Jones, 786 358 0565: info@konbitforhaiti.org (For more information on location and hours.) Location: Konbit for Haiti 521 NE 81st Street. In Biscayne Plaza shopping Center off 79th Street ************************************** ************************************** |