BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20190223T003000Z DTEND:20190223T030000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Live Art Series: The Color of Art DESCRIPTION:The Color Of Art\n\nA documentary film by David Weathersby\n\n\n\nThis lively and informative documentary explores the present-day renaissance of black art in Chicago\, centered on neighborhoods such as Bronzeville and organizations such as the South Side Community Arts Center and the Hyde Park Art Center. Diverse and talented artists such as RJ Eldridge\, Shyvette Williams\, and Jesse Howard are profiled\, but\, rather than focusing on isolated creators\, the film examines the ecosystem of artists\, gallery owners\, curators\, and collectors that sustains the movement. There is a special emphasis on the relationships between artists and collectors\, which are especially close and crucial in the black arts movement. \n\n\n\nOFFICIAL SELECTION\n\n2018 Black Harvest Film Festival\n\nGene Siskel Film Center - Chicago\n\n\n\nOFFICIAL SELECTION\n\n2019 Pan African Film & Arts Festival\n\nLos Angeles\, CA\n\n\n\nWINNER\n\nBest Film Director\n\n2018 Black Excellence Awards (African American Arts Alliance of Chicago)\n\n\n\nAfter the screening\, stay for a Q & A with director David Weathersby\, and Jesse Howard\, one of the artists featured in the film. \n\n\n\nSeating is limited to 70. Tickets are $7.50 during online presale or $10 at the door. All proceeds go to support the continuation of arts programming at Water Street Studios\, a nonprofit art center located in Batavia\, Illinois.\n\n\n\nDoors and cocktails at 6:30 p.m.\n\nPerformance begins at 7:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a cash bar featuring beverages provided by Solemn Oath Brewery and Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.\n\n\n\nThank you to our Event Sponsors: Batavia Arts Council\, K.Hollis Jewelers\, and BEI Properties.\n\n\n\nThe Live Art Series is a monthly live art performance exploring a variety of art forms including music\, film\, dance\, storytelling\, and more! The Live Art Series events are organized by Water Street Studios. All proceeds go to support arts programming at Water Street Studios. The Live Art Series is funded by the Batavia Arts Council. If you are interested in performing at Water Street Studios for our Live Art Series please apply online at: https://www.waterstreetstudios.org/event-inquiriesapplications/\n\n\n\nCONTACT\n\nJaime Gutierrez\, Events Manager\, jaime@waterstreetstudios.org\n\nDanielle Hollis\, Executive Director\, danielle@waterstreetstudios.org X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Color Of Art
\nA documentary film by David Weathersby
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\nThis lively and informative documentary explores the present-day renaissance of black art in Chicago\, centered on neighborhoods such as Bronzeville and organizations such as the South Side Community Arts Center and the Hyde Park Art Center. Diverse and talented artists such as RJ Eldridge\, Shyvette Williams\, and Jesse Howard are profiled\, but\, rather than focusing on isolated creators\, the film examines the ecosystem of artists\, gallery owners\, curators\, and collectors that sustains the movement. There is a special emphasis on the relationships between artists and collectors\, which are especially close and crucial in the black arts movement.
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\nOFFICIAL SELECTION
\n2018 Black Harvest Film Festival
\nGene Siskel Film Center - Chicago
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\nOFFICIAL SELECTION
\n2019 Pan African Film &\; Arts Festival
\nLos Angeles\, CA
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\nWINNER
\nBest Film Director
\n2018 Black Excellence Awards (African American Arts Alliance of Chicago)
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\nAfter the screening\, stay for a Q &\; A with director David Weathersby\, and Jesse Howard\, one of the artists featured in the film.
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\nSeating is limited to 70. Tickets are $7.50 during online presale or $10 at the door. All proceeds go to support the continuation of arts programming at Water Street Studios\, a nonprofit art center located in Batavia\, Illinois.
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\nDoors and cocktails at 6:30 p.m.
\nPerformance begins at 7:00 p.m.
\n
\nEnjoy a cash bar featuring beverages provided by Solemn Oath Brewery and Whiskey Acres Distilling Co.
\n
\nThank you to our Event Sponsors: Batavia Arts Council\, K.Hollis Jewelers\, and BEI Properties.
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\nThe Live Art Series is a monthly live art performance exploring a variety of art forms including music\, film\, dance\, storytelling\, and more! The Live Art Series events are organized by Water Street Studios. All proceeds go to support arts programming at Water Street Studios. The Live Art Series is funded by the Batavia Arts Council. If you are interested in performing at Water Street Studios for our Live Art Series please apply online at: https://www.waterstreetstudios.org/event-inquiriesapplications/
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\nCONTACT
\nJaime Gutierrez\, Events Manager\, jaime@waterstreetstudios.org
\nDanielle Hollis\, Executive Director\, danielle@waterstreetstudios.org LOCATION:Water Street Studios 160 S. Water St. Batavia\, IL 60510 UID:e.1902.9813 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260506T052009Z URL:https://business.bataviachamber.org/events/details/live-art-series-the-color-of-art-9813 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR