Diaspora: @ArtofBlackness (via @MetroBoardCUL)

Friday night I attended the Diaspora: Art of Blackness art show held at NYCH Gallery, a hidden gem on 18th Street in Pilsen. One of the featured artists of the night, Brian Golden, showcased 3 pieces of his work, with other artists adding their artistic take on the show's theme - - Art of Blackness. DJ Kwest_on held down the sounds, with a special performance by African drummers. The event was curated by Lashun Tines and overall a great night.

A steady stream of people were able to get together in the name of art, mixing and mingling with free drinks. Seriously - - it gets no better than that! I'm not sure how long the work will be on display at the gallery, but if you're in the area it's worth checking out.

Diaspora: The Art of Blackness Exhibition

"The Diaspora Exhibition was created to allow for a meeting of the minds between African American artists and design professionals. The exhibit's goal is to provide these artist with both an avenue of expression and an introduction to potential patrons and resources. Invited artists are encouraged to utilize their medium of choice (graphic design, photography, painting, etc) to depict their interpretation of the black experience in America."

What: Diaspora "The Art of Blackness" Exhibition
When: Friday, Feb 22nd, 2013
Where: NYCH/Robotic Minds Gallery 643 W. 18th St.
Time: 7-10 PM
Cost: FREE 99 (RSVP by clicking HERE)


The event will be curated by LaShun F. Tines and Phillip Scott, with Dj Kwest_on providing the sounds.

Artists 
Phillip Scott
Caliph Rasoul
James Nelson
Lonnie Garner  
Darno Demby  
Brian Golden 
Rashayla Marie Brown  
Keith Purvis  
Roger Carter 
Chevonne Woodard  
Ashley Mckinley  
David Anthony 
Thomas Williams

Drink up Art featuring Brian Golden (@southportgrocer)

If you can't remember the last time you did something culturally enriching, fret no more.

Part wine tasting, part art party, Drink up Art is the perfect opportunity to meet local artists, lubricate your spirit with fancy wine, and nibble on delectable bites.

Next week's event features one of my favorite local artists, Brian Golden! In addition to showcasing some of his favorite pieces, Golden will be available to answer questions about his inspiration, creative process, and even help you load the work into your car if you wanna buy it lol!! 

Click here to check out more of Brian's work.



What: Drink Up Art
When: 11/8/12
Where: Southport Grocery & Cafe (3552 N. Southport)
Time: 6p - 8p
Cost: Free ($15 for the wine tasting - - 3 glasses of wine)