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SUMMARY:High Noon: Into the Void
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 1/9\nTime: 12pm-1pm\nLocation: High Low Listening Room \nInto the Void–St. Louis-based Painter Kenneth Randle discusses his current exhibition “Void Spaces” which runs til Jan. 12 in KAF’s High Low Gallery.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/high-noon-into-the-void/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T130000
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SUMMARY:A Brief History of the Bauhaus\, with Terry Suhre\, retired Director of Gallery 210 and Research Professor of Art & Art History
DESCRIPTION:Event date: 12/12\nTime: 12pm-1pm\nLocation: High Low Listening Room \nTerry Suhre\, retired Director of Gallery 210 and Research Professor Art & Art History\, discusses his research and insights into the Bauhaus\, perhaps the most important school of art in the 20th century. Join us to learn more about the history of this influential modernist movement.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/a-brief-history-of-the-bauhaus-with-terry-suhre-retired-director-of-gallery-210-and-research-professor-of-art-art-history/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240922T220000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
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SUMMARY:Some Things Must Be Heard: Spitting & Politicking Closed Mic
DESCRIPTION:Some Things Must Be Heard : Spitting & Politicking is a national Community Building Spoken Word Platform that merges Art\, Activism\, and Community Organizing. \nWe host open mics/closed mic productions and feature local\, national\, and international spoken word artists & community organizers that are committed to speaking truth to power while soothing souls\, healing hearts and raising the collective consciousness of our people Our ultimate goal is to move people to take action in their own lives and/or in the community at large. We provide brave spaces for community members to connect\, express\, and address the issues that affect us all because we know that spoken word poetry has always been a tool for personal and societal transformation. People leave these events transformed\, open\, and activated. \nThe upcoming closed mic event held on Sunday\, September 22nd from 6 pm – 9 pm will be one for the books. The visionaries\, creatives\, and innovators that will be gracing our stage for this rendition of STBMH WHEWWW.. their gifts can’t not be reduced to just being talented or skilled at their crafts\,. They are spiritual mediums\, carriers of the prophetic word\, truth tellers\, and soul revivers. \nOn our line up we have Mike Milton\, the Executive Director of the Freedom Community Center\, Transformative Justice Practitioner who utilizes restorative justice and transformative justice tools to make peace and build power. His expertise lies at the intersection of promoting the practice of healing\, community organizing\, nonprofit management\, violence interruption\, and public policy. Tonyela ( Masterpiece) Arphul is an International Poet\, 7 time award winning performer who has a broad range of work and accomplishments spanning over 24 years. As seen on Good Morning Texas\, All Def Poetry\, Huffington Post\, CNN\, Teen Vogue\, The Examiner\, Essence Magazine & countless other national publications\, she is a force to be reckoned with as the next spoken word generation’s most powerful woman. We also have Allivia ( Poetic Soul) Easley\, singer\, songwriter.\, visual artist\, spoken word artist\, jewelry crafter\, mystic and connector. This goddess reigns supreme and her essence enters the room long before she has arrived. Lastly\, Ed Mabrey\, \,poet\, actor\, author\, and speaker\, who exemplifies the modern-day renaissance artist will be joining us. From the script to the screen and the page to the stage\, Ed captivates\, motivates\, and promulgates the performing arts. He is accepted as the greatest poet in the history of poetry slam with over 500 wins in his career\, including 4 individual world titles and 6 consecutive individual regional titles. He develops poetry curriculum and has worked with over 300 colleges and five K-12 school districts. \nWe MAY have some special guests (shhhhhh) and then there is me\, your host and event producer Tracy ( T-Spirit) Stanton\, International Spoken Word Artist\, Circle Keeper\, and Grass Root organizer that is dedicated to radicalism and using my voice as a tool for interpersonal and social transformation. I’m an energetic\, yet grounded revolutionary award winning poet and community leader who has been featured on various local and national platforms I speak my truth because SOME THINGS MUST BE HEARD>>>> \nWe will have our resident DJ / DJ Albizness in the building curating the vibes as well as A.G. Shaw with Metrophotainment who is going to capture the moment. \nLearn more Here\nFind us on Facebook\nFind us on Instagram
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/some-things-must-be-heard-spitting-politicking-closed-mic/
LOCATION:.ZACK\, 3224 Locust St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T213000
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SUMMARY:The She Said Project Presents: That's What She Said
DESCRIPTION:The mission is simple:\nTo exchange stories.\nBut the results are extraordinary. \nBack for a third year\, That’s What She Said is a one–night–only performance where every day women share their every day stories. \nWhat happens when we all come together and share a piece of our own story? We create connection\, find empathy and see possibility. This incredible cast of St. Louis–area women — your friends and neighbors — will make you belly laugh\, possibly ugly cry and see a little of yourself in every story. \nPLUS\, your evening doesn’t have to end when the show does. Your ticket includes the She Said Afterparty immediately after the performance — sponsored by On the Run. Join us in The Sheldon’s beautiful Konneker Room to connect with the cast and celebrate the performance. \nA portion of show proceeds will support both Rung for Women and Immigrant Home English Learning Program. \nMeet the 2024 She Said St. Louis cast: \nTerri Buford\nSaida Cornejo Zuñiga\nSuzanne Falvey\nTiana Glass\nLashondria Hall\nAshley Rath\nLibby Savage\nKacie Smart\nTeresa Willis\nSophie Zavaglia \nMay include adult subjects/language. \nMore at shesaidproject.com
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/the-she-said-project-presents-thats-what-she-said/
LOCATION:Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries\, 3648 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T120000
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CREATED:20240830T150523Z
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SUMMARY:Great Rivers Biennial Artist and Juror Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 11th edition of the Great Rivers Biennial (GRB) in this panel conversation with GRB artists Saj Issa\, Basil Kincaid\, and Ronald Young and jurors Rita Gonzalez\, Jamillah James\, and Caroline Kent. Ferring Foundation Chief Curator Dean Daderko moderates the discussion. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/great-rivers-biennial-artist-and-juror-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum\, 3750 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240906T210000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240830T161342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T161342Z
UID:23356-1725649200-1725656400@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:STREET VIBES VIDEO MIX
DESCRIPTION:“You can’t see what I can see” St. Louis and the story of the Video Mix series\, hosted by the God Pops of Hip Hop\, G.Wiz. Did you know that the video mix tape was conceived right here in St. Louis? Come hear the stories of luck\, pain\, stress\, and success from the 4 individuals (G.Wiz\, Alejandro Cornejo aka DJ Alejan\, DJ Charlie Chan Soprano\, & DJ Kut) who provided the music industry with a creative marketing component that helped promote their music. From Atlantic Records\, IGA Music Group\, NARAS\, Def Jam\, (musical artists: Case\, Method Man\, Ghostface)\, TVT Records\, Sony Records\, & MTV2 (smh). You will not only hear the stories but see the video projects that were never released to the public. Followed by a Q&A. Currently three of the video mixes are archived in the Universal Hip Hop Museum\, in the Bronx\, NY. The series (6) six dates are Friday: March 1\, April 5\, May 3\, June 7\, August 2\, September 6
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/street-vibes-video-mix-4/
LOCATION:.ZACK\, 3224 Locust St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film,First Fridays,Media & Education,Music,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T130000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240829T150421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T150421Z
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SUMMARY:High Noon: The Jewel Talk with Multimedia Artist and Sculptor Renee Canetta
DESCRIPTION:Renee Canetta discusses her multimedia and sculpture artwork followed by leading a tour for the High Noon audience of “The Anatomical Jewel\,” her current exhibition in the Kranzberg Arts Foundation High Low Gallery.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/high-noon-the-jewel-talk-with-multimedia-artist-and-sculptor-renee-canetta/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Speaking & Forum,Stay & Relax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240801T145148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T145148Z
UID:23138-1724868000-1724871600@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:Work in Progress: Ad Minoliti
DESCRIPTION:Get a sneak peek of Ad Minoliti’s new mural Manifestactón pluriversal on CAM’s Project Wall as it nears completion. The artist will be joined by Dean Daderko\, Ferring Foundation Chief Curator\, to discuss their work and the collaboration with youth affiliated with Proud Art STL who created the imaginative self-portraits included in Minoliti’s presentation.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/work-in-progress-ad-minoliti/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum\, 3750 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240815T130000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240730T181810Z
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SUMMARY:HIGH NOON: FORGING A PATH IN THE ARTS WITH BRIAN WOODS\, CLASSICAL PIANIST & WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME MUSIC DIRECTOR
DESCRIPTION:Forging a Path in the Arts with Brian Woods\, Classical Pianist & World Chess Hall of Fame Music Director
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/high-noon-forging-a-path-in-the-arts-with-brian-woods-classical-pianist-world-chess-hall-of-fame-music-director/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T130000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240626T175827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T175827Z
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SUMMARY:Reading of “Stella for Star”: an adaptation of the first award-winning story by the young Tom Williams
DESCRIPTION:Presented by resident scholar Tom Mitchell \nAdapted by Joi Hoffsommer and Christine Sevec-Johnson\, performed with scripts in hand. “Stella for Star” is a short story about the woman Jonathan Swift named “Stella.” Swift was the 18th century English satirist who wrote Gulliver’s Travels and played an influential role in politics of his time. Stella was influential as well\, and the story deals with the way in which she haunted Swift’s thoughts and memories. It is an early example of Tennessee Williams’s fascination with intriguing female characters. He received first place from the St. Louis Artists’ Guild\, a prize awarded by Josephine Johnson: another significant female. At the time of Williams’s award\, Johnson\, from Kirksville and a student at Washington University\, had just won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction – the youngest recipient in the prize’s history.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/reading-of-stella-for-star-an-adaptation-of-the-first-award-winning-story-by-the-young-tom-williams/
LOCATION:The Grandel Theatre\, 3610 Grandel Square\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240626T175655Z
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SUMMARY:“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”: Revision upon Revision
DESCRIPTION:Presented by resident scholar Tom Mitchell \nTennessee Williams disagreed with stage director Elia Kazan about the ending of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” as it was being prepared for its original Broadway production. In the end\, the compromise: Kazan called the shots on how the play ended onstage\, but Tennessee published his desired ending. The movie version of the play suffered yet even more revisions as the sexual content of the play was tamed for a general audience. This discussion will explore the revisions as well as the impact of such revision on the audience.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof-revision-upon-revision/
LOCATION:The Grandel Theatre\, 3610 Grandel Square\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T110000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240626T175507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T175507Z
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SUMMARY:The Wicked Stage: 1930s Theatre and Performances in St Louis
DESCRIPTION:Presented by resident scholar Tom Mitchell \nAs a young man in St. Louis\, Tennessee (then Tom) Williams was drawn to the theatre and to the movies. Grand Avenue at that time was illuminated by movie marquees and enlivened by the people who once lived in the neighborhood. This discussion will provide an overview of the influential entertainments of St. Louis back in the years when Tennessee was still Tom.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/the-wicked-stage-1930s-theatre-and-performances-in-st-louis/
LOCATION:The Grandel Theatre\, 3610 Grandel Square\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T100000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240626T175034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T175034Z
UID:22948-1723280400-1723284000@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:Secrets of Tennessee’s Stage Directions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by resident scholar Tom Mitchell. \nIn the scripts for his plays\, Tennessee Williams always communicated details about the settings and characters. Although the audience doesn’t read the stage directions\, they see the result. This panel will look at what he says about Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and The Magic Tower.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/secrets-of-tennessees-stage-directions/
LOCATION:The Grandel Theatre\, 3610 Grandel Square\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240802T210000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240801T144812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T144812Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday in Grand Center: Transform Your Hood Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Activate your power to vote! Participate in town-hall style discussion and an interactive exhibition\, enjoy a DJ set inspired by civil liberties\, and vote on drawings made for the Transform Your Hood campaign by students from Grand Center Arts Academy\, Saint Louis University\, Sumner High School\, Vashon High School\, and Washington University in St. Louis. The winner will receive a cash prize and the opportunity for their drawing to be turned into a poster and distributed to encourage voting efforts around the 2024 presidential election. Volunteers will be available to help eligible individuals register to vote in Missouri and Illinois. \n  \nSchedule \n\n5:00 pm – Bar opens; DJ set by Big Esco\n7:00 pm – Discussion with Brittany Raji Alberty\, Christopher Loss\, and Kelly McGowan\n8:00 pm – Announcement of Poster Design Competition Winner\n\n  \nSpeakers \nBrittany Raji Alberty is an award-winning outreach and engagement consultant with over a decade of experience in non-profit and small business campaigns. She helps organizations build revenue-generating relationships online that sell out events\, move products\, and cultivate engaged communities. Brittany is also the founder of RICH Mamas Club\, a thriving community with over 550 members nationwide. She has coached over 100 women business owners across the country. As a proud wife and mother\, Brittany believes that community is key to success. \nChristopher Loss is a local entrepreneur\, curator\, and visionary artist known for his distinctive blend of urban and natural themes. Over the last four years\, Christopher has passionately cultivated a vibrant art hub and community space in Saint Louis with his Cherokee Street storefront (Field Club Media) as a focal point for creativity and collaboration. His inclusive artistic approach draws inspiration from everyday experiences and public recreational areas\, while also fostering close collaborations with emerging local artists from diverse backgrounds across the city to amplify their voices and perspectives. Christopher’s work embodies accessibility and depth\, reflecting the essence of local inspirations and everyday life experiences. \nKelly McGowan is a proud St. Louisan and health equity advocate. Kelly has worked in New York and St. Louis to co-create various wellness programs addressing the health inequities that persist among Black Americans. Kelly has participated in various panels and has been featured in print and radio appearances addressing health equity efforts in the St. Louis region. Most recently\, Kelly has founded the new entity Transform 314. Through this effort\, Kelly is working to amplify community in local decision-making processes to ensure all St. Louis neighborhoods are designed for their inhabitants to thrive. \n  \n  \nTransform Your Hood is organized in partnership with Speak Up St. Louis’s Quinton Ward\, Designer and Co-Founder/Host; Transform314’s Kelly McGowan\, Founder and Executive Director\, and Stephon “Phonzz” White\, Designer; and Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis’s Michelle Dezember\, Director of Learning and Engagement\, and Miriam Ruiz\, Education Manager. \n\n\nSPONSORS\n\n\n\nTransform Your Hood is supported in part by Pat Whitaker and Dick Miles.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/first-friday-in-grand-center-transform-your-hood-town-hall/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum\, 3750 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240801T130000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240730T180941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T180941Z
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SUMMARY:HIGH NOON: POEMS OF PLACE--A READING BY CAYLIN CAPRA-THOMAS\, ITINERANT POET
DESCRIPTION:Poems of Place–A Reading by Caylin Capra-Thomas\, Itinerant Poet
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/high-noon-poems-of-place-a-reading-by-caylin-capra-thomas-itinerant-poet/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240627T190226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T190226Z
UID:22984-1721498400-1721502000@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:SOME THINGS MUST BE HEARD: SPITTING AND POLITICKING OPEN MIC
DESCRIPTION:July 20th Food Justice SOMETHING MUST BE HEARD : SPITTING & POLITICKING Tracy ( T-Spirit) Stanton Presents: STMBH Some Things Must Be Heard : Spitting & Politicking is a Spoken Word\, Communal Healing\, and Community Building Platform that merges Art\, Activism\, and Community Organizing. Our ultimate goal is to move people to take action in their own lives and/or in the community at large. We provide a brave space for community members to connect\, express\, and address the issues that affect us all. We host open mics and closed mic productions and our upcoming open mic event on Saturday July\, 20th we will have two phenomenal features and we are centering food justice/ security and accessibility to healthy food options. Join Erica Williams\, the Founder and Executive Director of A Red Circle\, a nonprofit that works for community betterment in North County through a racial equity lens. A Red Circle operates programming in education\, community wellness\, and the arts and Tony Pilgrim\, the founder and Executive Director of Pilgrim’s Pantry; a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between farm grown\, Whole Foods and underserved communities. He grew up in North Saint Louis City and the Central West End. Anthony is a Husband\, Father\, Mentor\, Lyricist and Movement Artist that aspires to create meaningful change through art and advocacy. Join us at the High Low at 3301 Washington Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63103 from 6 pm – 7 pm and follow Tracy ( T-Spirit) Stanton at tspirit2019 on IG and tspiritthepoet.com
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/some-things-must-be-heard-spitting-and-politicking-open-mic-2/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T150000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240627T190032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T190317Z
UID:22981-1720965600-1720969200@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:RHYTHM & WORDS STL: ELEVATED VIBES LIVE
DESCRIPTION:A live display of original music\, poetry & spoken word offerings from STL based artists and artists from the surrounding Midwest region. Contact @Rychuss1 or @Rhythmandwordsstl via IG to get on the list. \n\n\nJULY 14\, 2024 / 2:00 PM
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/rhythm-words-stl-elevated-vibes-live-2/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Arts,Music,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240705T200000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240627T185157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T185157Z
UID:22973-1720198800-1720209600@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:First Friday in Grand Center: Disability Pride
DESCRIPTION:Start the first Friday of the month with art\, music\, and culture in the Grand Center Arts District. \nThis month\, we’re pleased to host a special First Friday celebrating Disability Pride month\, which marks the anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. Visitors who are Deaf and hard of hearing are invited to kick off the event with a special happy hour in partnership with DEAF Inc. Next\, writer\, speaker\, and disability activist Katie Banister will provide a presentation including her personal story\, her vision as President of Access-4-All of “full inclusion where everyone counts and has access to a fulfilled and truly accessible life\,” and a discussion of the role that poetry and creativity play in turning anger into art. Finally\, the evening will feature a poetry workshop for all ages and abilities that provides an easy way to generate your own poem. \nASL interpretation is provided between 6:00–9:00pm. \nSchedule \n\n5:00 pm Doors open\n6:30–7:30 pm Deaf happy hour in collaboration with DEAF Inc.\, with complimentary drink tickets for members of the Deaf community\n7:30 pm Presentation from Katie Banister\n8:00 pm “Turning Anger into Art” poetry workshop\n\nAbout the presenter \nIn 1990\, Katie Rodriguez Banister survived an auto accident that left her a quadriplegic\, paralyzed from the chest down.  Katie is an author\, motivational speaker\, entertainer\, and disability educator. Katie and her husband Steve co-founded Access-4-All in 1997 with a mission to educate and empower others through their publications & programs.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/first-friday-in-grand-center-disability-pride/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum\, 3750 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Fridays,Literary Arts,Speaking & Forum,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T200000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240605T152543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T152543Z
UID:22831-1719079200-1719086400@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:JPEK CREATIVEWORKS THEATRE PRESENTS CHOREOGRAPHY AND CONVERSATIONS WITH DREA KELLY
DESCRIPTION:CHOREOGRAPHY AND CONVERSATIONS WITH DREA KELLY: What About My Damn Sneaker Drea Kelly\, a renowned dancer and choreographer\, is hosting a choreography and conversation forum featuring excerpts from her acclaimed show “Respect My Shoes.” This event is an engaging blend of performance and dialogue\, where Kelly showcases her unique choreographic style and shares the stories and inspirations behind her work. “Respect My Shoes” is a powerful show that delves into themes of empowerment\, resilience\, and personal transformation. Through dynamic dance routines and compelling narrative\, Kelly explores her journey as an artist and a woman\, touching on her experiences in the entertainment industry and her personal life. During the forum\, attendees will witness selected performances from “Respect My Shoes\,” gaining insight into the creative process and the messages conveyed through movement. Following the performances\, Kelly will engage in an open conversation\, offering a rare opportunity for the audience to ask questions\, discuss the themes presented\, and learn more about her career and artistic vision. This event promises to be an inspiring and enlightening experience for dancers\, choreographers\, and anyone interested in the intersection of dance and personal storytelling. \n\n\nJUNE 22\, 2024 / 6:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJUNE 23\, 2024 / 6:00 PM
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/jpek-creativeworks-theatre-presents-choreography-and-conversations-with-drea-kelly/2024-06-22/
LOCATION:.ZACK\, 3224 Locust St.\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240616T210000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20240605T143910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T143910Z
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SUMMARY:SOME THINGS MUST BE HEARD: SPITTING AND POLITICKING OPEN MIC
DESCRIPTION:Tracy ( T-Spirit) Stanton Presents: STMBH Some Things Must Be Heard : Spitting & Politicking is a Spoken Word\, Communal Healing\, and Community Building Platform that merges Art\, Activism\, and Community Organizing. Our ultimate goal is to move people to take action in their own lives and/or in the community at large. We provide brave spaces for community members to connect\, express\, and address the issues that affect us all. We host open mics and closed mic productions and at our upcoming closed mic event on Sunday\, Fathers Day: June 16th we will be featuring International Spoken Word Artist :Eros Bowie\, the expert in Black Male Expression : IBenaGod\, Multidisciplinary Artist and Legend: Louis Conphliction as well as Elder Community Organizer and Freedom Fighter Baba Jay. This is our Fathers\, Families and Freedom Edition so we will be celebrating Black fathers\, amplifying the importance of family( related & unrelated)\, and focusing on our collective liberation and freedom. This is not just an event that was created for entertainment\, this production is a catalyst for activation\, mobilization and collaboration. Join us at the High Low at 3301 Washington Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63103 from 6 pm – 7 pm and follow Tracy ( T-Spirit) Stanton at tspirit2019 on IG and tspiritthepoet.com We will also have a special guest host…. Stay tuned for more
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/some-things-must-be-heard-spitting-and-politicking-open-mic/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Media & Education,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20230202T181351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T181351Z
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SUMMARY:Work in Progress: Justin Favela
DESCRIPTION:Free\, Talk \nThu Aug 31\, 2023\, 6:00pm – 7:00pm \n\n\nView upcoming exhibiting artist Justin Favela’s major mural installation in its final days of completion and join the artist in conversation with CAM Associate Curator Misa Jeffereis.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/work-in-progress-justin-favela/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum\, 3750 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230720T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20230202T181217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T181217Z
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SUMMARY:Cocktail with the Curators
DESCRIPTION:Members \nThu Jul 20\, 2023\, 6:00pm – 7:00pm \n\n\nMembers are invited to raise a glass at this happy hour with our curatorial team\, who offer fascinating insights and answer questions about the museum’s current exhibitions.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/cocktail-with-the-curators-5/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum\, 3750 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230411T200000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20220329T154320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T155336Z
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Speaker Series - Anthony Ray Hinton
DESCRIPTION:  \nDeath Row Exonoree\nTuesday\, April 11\, 2023 8pm\nOne of the longest-serving death row prisoners in Alabama history and among the longest-serving condemned prisoners to be freed after presenting evidence of innocence\, Anthony Ray Hinton is the 152nd person exonerated from death row since 1983. He was released in April 2015 after spending 30 years on Alabama’s death row for a crime he did not commit. He was released with the help of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)\, led by 2019 Speakers Series lecturer Bryan Stevenson. \nToday\, Hinton works tirelessly as Community Educator for the EJI and travels both nationally and internationally to speak about his experience. He has become a powerful voice against the death penalty and speaks nationally about the urgent need for criminal justice reform. He has spoken at dozens of universities and conferences and is an incredibly compelling speaker and advocate. \nIn 1985\, Hinton was arrested and charged with two capital murders based solely on the assertion that a dusty revolver taken from his mother’s home was the gun used in both murders and in a third uncharged crime. EJI attorneys engaged three of the nation’s top firearms examiners\, who testified in 2002 that the revolver could not be matched to crime evidence. State prosecutors never questioned the new findings but nonetheless refused to re-examine the case or concede error. \nAfter 12 more years of litigation\, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the lower courts\, and a new trial was granted. The judge finally dismissed the charges after prosecutors said that scientists at the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences tested the evidence and confirmed that the crime bullets cannot be matched to the Hinton weapon. Hinton was released. \nHinton’s inspirational memoir\, The Sun Does Shine\, How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row was released in 2018 and featured in Oprah Winfrey’s book club in 2019.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/st-louis-speaker-series-anthony-ray-hinton/
LOCATION:MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T200000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20220329T160225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T160225Z
UID:17398-1680033600-1680033600@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:St. Louis Speaker Series - Tom Friedman
DESCRIPTION:New York Times Columnist\nTuesday\, March 28\, 2023 8pm\nTom Friedman is an internally renowned author\, reporter\, and columnist\, and the author of seven bestselling books. The New York Times foreign affairs Op-Ed columnist since 1995\, he is renowned for his direct reporting and accessible analysis of complex issues shaping the world. According to Foreign Policy magazine\, “Friedman doesn’t just report on events; he helps shape them.” Winner of three Pulitzer Prizes\, he has covered the great stories from around the globe for the New York Times since 1981. Vanity Fair called him “the country’s best newspaper columnist.” \nWith clear and compelling language\, Friedman discusses the opportunities and challenges that profound “accelerations\,” including technology and connectivity\, pose for society as well as for individuals\, businesses\, and governments. He also explores solutions — on a local and global level — to ensure the future of work\, skills\, income\, and prosperity. \nIn his latest bestseller\, Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations\, Friedman offers a blueprint for overcoming the stresses and challenges of a world transformed by technology\, globalization\, and climate change. \nHis previous New York Times bestseller\, That Used to Be Us: How America Fell Behind in the World It Invented and How We Can Come Back. According to the Christian Science Monitor\, “Anyone who cares about America’s future ought to read this book and hear the authors’ compelling case.” \nFriedman’s The World is Flat has sold four-and-a-half million copies and won the inaugural Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award. In 2012 Friedman updated his National Book Award-winner\, From Beirut to Jerusalem\, adding a new discussion of the Arab Awakenings and Arab/Israeli relations in a new preface and afterword. \nFriedman’s Hot\, Flat\, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution — and How It Can Renew America\, was a #1 New York Times bestseller. His other successes include Longitudes and Attitudes: The World in the Age of Terrorism\, and The Lexus and the Olive Tree\, which Kirkus Reviews called “simply the best book written on globalization.” \nRanked #2 on the Wall Street Journal’s list of “influential business thinkers\,” named one of 2011’s Thinkers50\, and featured in Foreign Policy’s Top Global Thinkers in 2013\, Friedman is considered one of “America’s Best Leaders” by US News & World Report. He is a frequent guest on programs such as Meet the Press\, and Morning Joe. And his TV documentaries\, “Searching for the Roots of 9/11\,” “The Other Side of Outsourcing\,” and “Addicted to Oil\,” have aired on the Discovery Channel. Friedman was featured in Showtime’s climate change documentary series “Years of Living Dangerously\,” executive produced by James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger. \nIn awarding Friedman his third Pulitzer Prize\, the Pulitzer Board cited his “clarity of vision\, based on extensive reporting\, in commenting on the worldwide impact of the terrorist threat.” \nBorn in Minneapolis\, Mr. Friedman received a B.A. degree in Mediterranean studies from Brandeis University in 1975. In 1978 he received a master’s in modern Middle East studies from Oxford. His column appears in the New York Times every Sunday and Wednesday.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/st-louis-speaker-series-tom-friedman/
LOCATION:MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20230202T174621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T174659Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Faye HeavyShield
DESCRIPTION:About the artist \nFaye HeavyShield (b. 1953) is a member of the Blackfoot Confederacy from the Kainai (Blood) First Nation and she lives and works on her community’s reserve in the foothills of southern Alberta. Over the course of her four-decade career\, she has created multidisciplinary work that explores notions of identity\, family\, and place. Her pared-down\, minimal forms bring together complex and layered references\, including to her Kainai heritage\, the environment of her homeland\, and personal memories. \nHeavyShield was trained at the Alberta College of Art and Design and at the University of Calgary. Her work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions across North America\, including at landmark shows Land\, Spirit\, Power at the National Gallery of Canada and Nations in Urban Landscape at the Contemporary Art Gallery in Vancouver. Her work can be found in the collections of the National Gallery of Canada\, the McMichael Museum\, Alberta Foundation of Art\, the Glenbow Museum\, Heard Museum\, the Kelowna Art Gallery\, and the MacKenzie Art Gallery. \nIn 2022\, HeavyShield received one of Canada’s top art prizes\, an award from the Gershon Iskowitz Foundation and the Art Gallery of Ontario. That same year the artist’s first retrospective\, The Art of Faye HeavyShield\, opened at the MacKenzie Art Gallery in Regina.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/artist-talk-faye-heavyshield/
LOCATION:Pulitzer Arts Foundation\, 3716 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20230128T024734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T024734Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Jacolby Satterwhite in conversation with Sasha Bonét
DESCRIPTION:Join Jacolby Satterwhite and writer\, critic\, and educator Sasha Bonét for a conversation about the artist’s exhibition on the occasion of its opening at CAM. \nReserved seating will be available for members at the Contributor-level and above. Please email Elizabeth Macanufo at emacanufo@camstl.org to reserve your seat.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/artist-talk-jacolby-satterwhite-in-conversation-with-sasha-bonet/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum\, 3750 Washington Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T190000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20230207T190134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T190134Z
UID:19170-1677351600-1677351600@www.grandcenter.org
SUMMARY:The Saint Louis Poetry Slam Finale
DESCRIPTION:The Saint Louis Poetry Slam is closing out “Season 30” with the top 8 poets that competed in a series of poetry slams. These poets will battle for a chance to join The Saint Louis Poetry Slam Team. These poets will perform an array of dynamic stories from their experience and viewpoints. Each poet has a time limit to perform their poem and will be judged by 5 members of the audience by Olympic style scoring. After 3 rounds\, 3 poets will be selected to join the team and only 1 poet will be crowned Grand Slam Champion.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/the-saint-louis-poetry-slam-finale/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230222
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20220329T160140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T144743Z
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SUMMARY:St. Louis Speaker Series - Scott Kelly
DESCRIPTION:NASA Astronaut\nTuesday\, February 21\, 2023 8pm\nScott Kelly is a former NASA astronaut and retired United States Navy Captain\, U.S. spaceflight record holder\, and an experienced test pilot having logged more than 15\,000 hours of flight time in more than 40 different aircraft and spacecraft. \nA former fighter pilot\, Kelly flew the F-14 Tomcat aboard the aircraft carrier\, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was selected by NASA as an astronaut in 1996. A veteran of four space flights\, he piloted Space Shuttle Discovery to the Hubble space telescope in 1999 and subsequently commanded Space Shuttle Endeavour on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2007. \nKelly’s long-duration space flight experience includes two flights on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft\, launching and landing from Kazakhstan\, and two stays aboard the International Space Station as commander: the first a 159-day mission in 2010-2011 followed by his recorded-breaking 340-day mission to the ISS in 2015. \nDuring his yearlong mission\, known worldwide as the “Year in Space\,” he conducted three spacewalks before returning home in March 2016. His Year in Space Mission was chronicled in a TIME magazine documentary series and an Emmy award-winning PBS special. \nKelly has traveled more than 200 million miles\, which is more than twice the distance to the Sun and has orbited the Earth more than 8\,300 times. He has received many awards and honors\, including the Defense Superior Service Medal\, the Legion of Merit\, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. \nHe was on the cover of TIME Magazine in December 2014 and was named one of its 100 Most Influential People in 2015. Kelly also was recognized at the 2015 State of the Union Address by United States President Barack Obama. \nKelly is a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and a member of the Association of Space Explorers. He is a highly sought-after public speaker who exemplifies leadership while testing the limits of the human spirit and endurance. \nIn 2016 Kelly published the New York Times best-selling memoir Endurance: A Year in Space\, A Lifetime of Discovery. More recently he published Infinite Wonder: An Astronaut’s Photographs from a Year in Space\, a collection of extraordinary images he photographed aboard the International Space Station\, also a New York Times bestseller. He is also the author of two children’s books\, My Journey to the Stars and Goodnight\, Astronaut. His next book\, Ready for Launch: An Astronaut’s Lessons for Success on Earth will be published in 2022. \nBorn and raised in Orange\, New Jersey\, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College in 1987\, and a Master of Science degree in Aviation Systems from the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville\, in 1996. Kelly is married to Amiko\, a former NASA public affairs officer\, and has two children\, Samantha and Charlie\, from a previous marriage. His identical twin brother\, Mark\, is also a former NASA astronaut and the current junior U.S. Senator from Arizona. In 2021\, he was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/st-louis-speaker-series-scott-kelly/
LOCATION:MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230216T130000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20230214T215436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T215436Z
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SUMMARY:High Noon: Brett Williams
DESCRIPTION:High Noon: I Have Done This and Now I Will Do That with St. Louis Artist Brett Williams \nThe High Noon series offers free cultural and artistic programming\, during your lunch hour! The High Noon series features St. Louis talents from across the arts\, cultural\, and educational spectrum. Spend a lunch hour enjoying presentations and performances in a friendly\, relaxed atmosphere – take a break\, and feel free to bring your lunch! \nHigh Noons in the Listening Room at High Low (3301 Washington Avenue) take place every Thursday from 12 to 1pm.
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/high-noon-brett-williams/
LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaking & Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T120000
DTSTAMP:20261110T202752
CREATED:20221220T162144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T162242Z
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SUMMARY:Black Ice: Creating the Self
DESCRIPTION:A look into the process of award-winning St. Louis photographer Tiff J. Sutton. Sutton shares self-portraiture from her recent series Black Ice. Presenting an overview of her international residency\, Sutton encapsulates her experience in Iceland with her body of work. Sutton will talk through her notions of identity and will discuss how she uses her body\, photographed in nature\, to find serenity and self-acceptance. Finally in this lecture\, she will discuss how to find resources for artist opportunities. \nTiff J Sutton is a portrait photographer. Her work is characterized by the Black gaze\, dual perceptions\, and unique landscape; by placing Black femininity at the forefront; through complex\, layered images\, and introspective portraits. She has attended community colleges and Washington University in St. Louis\, MO. Sutton has been featured in NPR and Humble Foundations Arts. Sutton has won the Black Women Photographers + Nikon Grant and was a resident at the Gullkistan Center for Creativity in Laugarvatn\, Iceland in June 2022. She draws upon Black feminist thought to create abstracted portraits of Black women. She is based in St. Louis\, Missouri. \nAdmission: $10 Non-Members/Members Free
URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/black-ice-creating-the-self/
LOCATION:MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Museums & Galleries,Speaking & Forum
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