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Studio Museum of Harlem
Public programs are presented
in conjunction with exhibitions on view and in tandem with various
cultural conversations that address concerns and ideas relevant
to art and artists of African descent. Through the Department
of Education and Public Programs, The Studio Museum in Harlem
offers a range of programs that engage a diverse cross section
of artists of various disciplines, including writers, scholars,
musicians and critics who share their perspectives on contemporary
subjects.
Adult
Programs
Artists-In-Residence
Open Studio
Sunday, May 4, 3-6pm
Catch the progress of 2002-2003 Artists-In-Residence: Louis
Cameron, Deborah Grant and Mickalene Thomas and
visit their studios. Conceived at the formation of the Museum
over 30 years ago, the AIR Program remains central to SMH’s identity.
Books & Authors
Be sure to arrive early for this already legendary program
featuring black culture’s most compelling authors. Offered every
season, Books & Authors is designed to introduce works
by literary masters, established living authors, as well as emerging
writers.
Meet Susan Fales-Hill
author of Always Wear Joy
Thursday, May 8, 7pm
Books & Authors is FREE.
Uptown Fridays! Music,
Cocktails & Culture
Fridays: May 9, June 13, July 18, August 1 & 8, September
12, 7-11pm
The weather is getting warmer and the Museum’s sculpture court
is open for the highly anticipated Uptown Fridays! program.
Dance to the sounds of New York City’s most innovative DJs, connect
with others during guided exhibition tours, shop in the Museum’s
newly stocked store, or have a cocktail and conversation with
your friends. Don’t miss these fun and festive evenings in Harlem.
Sunday Salon
Paying homage to Harlem’s rich artistic legacy, Sunday
Salon is dedicated to highlighting local musicians, writers,
poets, singers, and performance artists. Inspired by the vast
talent existing in Harlem, this program celebrates the spirit
of Harlem’s historical parlor scene.
Maya Orr, vocalist
Sunday, May 11, 3pm
The Artist’s Voice
Expanding the scope of conversation on art and culture, SMH
is unique among museums through its innovative integration of
artists’ voices into the institutional fabric. The Artist’s
Voice is a series of public programs, offered in conjunction
with every exhibition season, featuring artists discussing their
work.
Frederick J. Brown
Tuesday, May 13, 7pm
This season the Studio Museum presents one of America’s most prominent
and prolific portrait painters, Frederick J. Brown, in conversation
with Lowery Stokes Sims, SMH executive director and curator
of Frederick J. Brown: Portraits in Jazz, Blues, and Other
Icons currently on view at SMH.
Director’s Dialogue
Thursday, May 15, 7pm
Join Lowery Stokes Sims as she interviews Donna Mussenden
VanDerZee about the life, work and legacy of celebrated Harlem
photographer James VanDerZee. This talk has been organized around
the release of a new monograph, James VanDerZee, published
by Phiadon Press.
Intersections: Art &
Culture
Tuesday, May 20, 7pm
In conjunction with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company
season at Aaron Davis Hall, SMH hosts a conversation between two
of today’s most compelling voices in art and culture — Bill
T. Jones, celebrated dancer and award-winning choreographer,
and noted curator Thelma Golden, SMH deputy director for
exhibitions and programs. For more details call 212.650.7100 or
visit www.aarondavishall.org.
Aaron Davis Hall Dance performance schedule: Friday & Saturday,
May 30 & 31, 8pm; Sunday, June 1, 3pm
Programs for Youth
ARTLooks: A Day in the Life of an Artist/Portfolio Review
Saturday, May 3, 10am –1pm
For high school students who are interested in art.#
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