"EYE/Conic" Women Artists of Color Photoshoot Call
Spirit in Sunset Productions
New York, NY 10031
Deadline
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Blick Art Materials in association with Spirit in Sunset Productions presents during
the month of August and Harlem Week 2021, “Standing in the Sacred of Self: A Sanctified Sistah Space” – an art exhibition and iconic photo shoot, as Visual PraiseSong in Celebration of the Rainbowed Radiance of Women Artists of Color.
The exhibit, a selection of artwork and poetry by award-winning photographer and
writer, Nikki Williams, will be on display from August 1st through August 31st at Blick Art Materials located at 261 West 125th Street in Harlem. “Standing in the Sacred of Self: A Sanctified Sistah Space,” will be on the display in the front window as part of Blick Harlem’s “12 Art Beats” exhibition series.
On Monday, August 16, 2021, at 4pm, representatives on behalf of Assembly Member Inez E. Dickens and Assembly Member Al Taylor, will present Spirit in Sunset Productions with Proclamations that speak of and speak to the important
contributions of Women Artists of Color. The presentation will take place along with an Artist Talk by the Artist.
On Friday, August 27, 2021, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Spirit in Sunset Productions will conclude the month-long celebration with an iconic, “EYE/Conic” photo shoot entitled, “Mama Movers/Sistah Shakers – A Celebration of World Dreamin’ Wimmin.” The photo shoot and program will honor long-established, practicing Women Artists of Color whose artistic practices span at least four decades. Women whose works
and contributions have added greatly to the economy of arts and culture in the United States and beyond have been invited to participate.
The photo shoot is slated to be held at Riverbank State Park located at 679 West
145th Street and Riverside Drive. The Honorable, U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat who proudly represents New York’s Thirteenth Congressional District will be in attendance to address the Guests of Honor and audience. Congressman Espaillat will also present a Proclamation acknowledging the vital contributions and importance of Women Artists of Color following the photo shoot.