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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nFacilitator: Kristin McWharter\nPresenting artists: Mia Baer\, Jia Wang (Crosstown Arts resident artist)\, and Melissa Farris \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center Supply Store for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-35/
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nFacilitator: Crosstown Arts resident artist Shea Hembrey\nPresenting artists: Cheryl Noland\, Billy Ross\, Kristin McWharter (Crosstown  resident)\, David Young \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center Supply Store for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-34/
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CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice.\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators:\n\n\nJia Wang and Chen Wang\n\n\n(both Crosstown Arts residents) \n\n\n \n\n\nPresenting artists:\n\n\n– Melissa Farris\n\n\n– Sumo the Artist\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center Supply Store for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-33/
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice.\n\n\n\n\n\nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nFacilitator: Melissa Farris\nPresenting Artists: Nick Pena\, Alex Paulus\, Lance Layman \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center Supply Store for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-32/
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:– Melissa Farris – facilitator\n\n\n– Presenting artists:\n\n\n – Ethan Taylor\n\n\n – Emily Mark\n– Nick Pena\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice.\n\nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center Supply Store for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback.
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Melissa Farris\nPresenting artists:\n– Darcie Beeman Black\n– Lauren Asta (one of our residents)\n– Eric Painter\n– Cheryl Noland\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \n\nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center Supply Store for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback.
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Resident artist  Santina Amato\nPresenting artists: Melissa Farris\, Sharon Havelka\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \n\nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center Supply Store for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAbout Santina Amato:\nSantina Amato is an interdisciplinary artist whose work addresses the notion of the intimate body\, especially the female body. Her practice incorporates video\, sculpture\, installation\, painting and photography and is deeply rooted in psychoanalytic thinking and feminist theory\, attempting to translate the complexities of her own female sexuality\, desire and erotica within a patriarchal system. \nAmato was born in Australia to Italian immigrants\, and has lived and worked in the USA since 2010. She received an MFA (Photography) from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2017) and a BFA (Painting) from the Victorian College of the Arts\, Melbourne Australia (2009). Her first solo exhibition in the USA titled Monster\, was supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA)\, Individual Artist Support Project Grant and exhibited at Heaven Gallery in Chicago\, IL in 2018. She is a current Smack Mellon Hot Pick Artist for 2018/2019 and Artist-in-Residence at Crosstown Arts\, Memphis\, Tennessee. \nExhibitions and screenings include Here Arts Center\, NYC\, Governors Island Art Fair\, NYC\, Leroy Neiman Center\, Chicago\, IL\, ExFest Film & Video Festival\, Chicago\, IL\, Detroit International Videonale\, Kuntshalle Detroit Museum of Contemporary Art\, MI\, CURRENTS\, Santa Fe International New Media Art Festival\, NM\, Brooklyn Public TV\, NYC\, and The International Women’s Day Video Screening in Melbourne\, Australia. \nAmato has held positions as Fellow and Artist-in-Residence at MASS MoCA in North Adams\, MA supported by the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events (DCASE)\, Individual Artists Program (IAP) Grant\, Process Park\, Artslant & Chashama\, Pine Plains\, NY\, Filed/Work Program\, Chicago Artist Coalition\, Chicago\, IL\, Artists’ Cooperative Residency & Exhibitions (ACRE)\, Steuben\, WI\, Artspace Visual Arts Center\, Sydney\, Australia\, New York Art Residency and Studios Foundation\, NYC and BRIC Media Arts House\, NYC. \nAmato is Founder and Director of Moving_Image_00:00\, a biannual festival in Chicago of moving image works created by Chicago-based artists. Her work is part of a collective photographic portfolio at The Joan Flasch Artists’ Book Collection and The Art Institute of Chicago and video collection at the Victorian College of the Arts\, Melbourne\, Australia.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-29/
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CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: TBA\nPresenting artists: TBA\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \n\nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center Supply Store for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-28/
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Melissa Farris \n\n\nPresenting artists: \n\n\nKaleob Elkins\n\n\nDavid E Johnson\n\n\nSara Moseley\n\n\nLance Layman\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \n\nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/copy-of-open-crit-3/
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CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180710T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260429T225402
CREATED:20151215T182353Z
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Janaye Brown\nPresenting artists:\n– Meredith Wilson\n– Tony Mitchell\n– Carrol McTyer\n– Miquelle Clements \n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-27/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225402
CREATED:20151215T182353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T144529Z
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator – Mary Jo Karimnia\n\n\nPresenting Artists – Khara Woods\, Meredith Wilson\, Melissa Farris\, Erica Qualy\, Eric Painter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-26/
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CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180611T133000
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SUMMARY:Voices Up! Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to perform original spoken word about whatever subject you choose. Or simply come and enjoy. \nThe Crosstown Arts youth beat-making workshop taught by Sunny Dizzle will present its final culmination of work through a beat battle. Original music by youth will be showcased throughout this event. \nLocation: Crosstown Concourse Theatre Stair\, 2nd Floor of the Central Atrium \nHosted by Crosstown Arts \n\n\nTwenty spots available for poets. To sign up\, email jazmin@crosstownarts.org. Please list “Voices Up!” in the subject line of your email\, plus your name\, age\, and the title of the spoken word piece that you will perform. In the event that all 20 spots do not fill up\, open sign-ups are welcome before event begins. \n\n\nThe guidelines:\n\n\nSubject matter of can pertain to anything.\nPerformers must be 13 and up.\nEach performance has a 3-minute limit.\nIndividual and group signups are welcome. One group counts as one signup.\nThis event is not a competitive slam\, simply an open mic.\nThe first 20 individuals/groups to email jazmin@crosstownarts.org will be listed in the line-up. Ten spots are reserved for teens. A waiting list will be kept in case performers cancel.\nRemember that kids will be present. Chose your (strong) words and subjects wisely.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/voices-up-open-mic/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, Big Stair\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, 2nd floor Central Atrium\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Moonpie Project Presents: Detour
DESCRIPTION:Artist Detour will present an artist talk at Food for Thought\, a weekly lecture series on the Crosstown Concourse Theater Stair. Detour is the latest Moonpie Project artist\, and he’ll be creating a mural in an alley across the street from Crosstown Concourse. \nMural location: Crosstown Arts alley between 430 & 438 N. Cleveland \n\n\nThe Moonpie Project is an ongoing\, rotating mural series curated by Michael Roy in memory of muralist Brad Wells \nOrganized in collaboration with Crosstown Arts \n\nAbout the artist:\nMy current art focus is all about connecting music and fine arts through traditional methods and technology. Accenting my focus\, the sights\, sounds\, and issues surrounding urban culture shape the way I approach the creation of concepts\, use of tools\, and overall execution of my work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMuch of my work consists of channeling concepts and issues about the urban arts culture through portraits of minority and urban subjects.  The portraits tackle issues ranging from the serious\, to the bastardization of a culture\, to the light-hearted\, to breakdancing.  Some portraits open a window into the inner workings of a certain community\, while other paintings simply try to enhance the audience’s experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe tools I use to develop my work are not limited to any one medium. My goal is to capture every sense of my audience\, thus breaking down barriers and making it easier to be engulfed in the canvas. I see these senses as building blocks for bridges between the viewer and the messages I’m communicating. The more blocks I use\, the better the viewer will receive the message.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-moonpie-project-presents-detour/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, Big Stair\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, 2nd floor Central Atrium\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Sound Observations: Maria Chavez & Christina Carter
DESCRIPTION:A musical performance and lecture series presented by Sonosphere in collaboration with Crosstown Arts \nMaria Chavez\, an abstract turntablist/sound artist/DJ of Lima\, Peru\, and vocalist/guitarist/pianist Christina Carter will collaborate on a performance. \nFree and open to the public (reserve free ticket on Eventbrite)\nDoors at 7:30 pm | concert at 8 pm \n\nAbout Sound Observations:\nIn this four-part series highlighting new explorations in sound\, musicians\, composers\, and scholars from across the country will showcase their unique talents through performances and lectures. Listen and experience sound as art through a variety of different approaches and mediums. \n\n\n\nAbout the artists:\nSound artist Maria Chavez utilizes accidents\, coincidence\, and failures to unite her sound sculptures\, installations\, and other works with her solo turntable performance practice. Routledge Press chose Maria to be on the cover of the latest edition of their Electronic and Experimental textbook that is distributed widely throughout academia. The book is used in universities and music programs all over the world as a first-year course for students interested in the world of avant garde and electronic sound practice. \nMaria wrote her first book on her unique approach to abstract turntablism in 2012 titled\, OF TECHNIQUE: Chance Procedures on Turntable (currently out of stock)\, a book of essays and illustrations that guide the novice turntablist to explore the world of needles and vinyl through the lens of deterioration\, destruction\, and the unexpected. \nMaria regularly teaches workshops introducing students to her turntable practice all over the world and has been a research fellow with the Sound Practice Research Department of Goldsmith’s University of London since 2015. \nShe presents lectures on sound art\, improvisation\, multi-channel speaker installation practice\, most recently for Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)\, Stony Brook University\, the Contemporary Arts Museum-Houston\, Berklee College-Valencia\, Spain and others later in the fall/winter season. \nChristina Carter was born in the bayou city of Houston\, Texas in November of 1968\, and co-founded the group Charalambides there in December of 1991. Ever since\, she has deeply mined her own vein of art-as-music with voice\, guitar\, and piano. For the past several years\, Christina has utilized extended improvisational guitar passages within and without song-medley structures\, and recently\, investigated ‘the song’ as a thing unto itself\, specifically concentrating on ‘the word’- both in her own lyric writing and her interpretations of the work of other lyricists. In addition to performing extensively in the US\, UK\, and Europe as a solo artist\, Christina has played and recorded in various groups and duos with Heather Leigh Murray (as Scorces)\, Maria Chavez\, Loren Connors\, Chris Corsano\, Dredd Foole\, Sandy Ewen\, Paul Flaherty and Thurston Moore. \n\nAbout Sonosphere:\nSonosphere is a Memphis-based podcast aimed at exploring sound in music and art movements through history and today. Past podcasts have featured ICEBERG New Music Collective\, John Cage\, Martin Heyne\, and Memphis Concrete\, among other artists and music events.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/sound-observations-maria-chavez-christina-carter/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Avenue\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator – Carrie Rubinstein\n\nPresenting Artists – Shabrika Randle\, Alzavier Brown\, Alex Paulus\, Joy Murray \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-25/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180503T153000
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SUMMARY:Voices Up! On Feminism & Respect
DESCRIPTION:Spoken word performance on theme of feminism and respect. Hosted by poets Janay Kelley and Nadifah Rasheed. \nRefreshments sold by So Nuts and Confections \nThirty spots available for performers. To sign up\, email jazmin@crosstownarts.org. \nPlease list “Voices Up!” in the subject line of your email\, plus your name\, age\, and title of the spoken word piece that you will perform. \nThe guidelines: \n\nSubject matter must pertain to feminism and/or respect.\nPerformers must be 13 and up.\nEach performance has a three-minute time limit.\nIndividual and group sign-ups are welcome. One group counts as one sign-up.\nThis event is not a competitive slam. Think “showcase.”\nThe first 30 individuals/groups to email jazmin@crosstownarts.org will be listed in the line-up. Fifteen spots are reserved for teens. A waiting list will be kept in case performers cancel.\nRemember that kids will be present. Chose your (strong) words wisely.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/voices-up-on-feminism-respect/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, Big Stair\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, 2nd floor Central Atrium\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Super Secrets
DESCRIPTION:A play written and performed by the students of Crosstown Youth Theatre. \n  \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/super-secrets/
LOCATION:Rhodes McCoy Theater\, 2000 N. Parkway\, Memphis\, TN\, 38112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180410T150000
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: TBA\nPresenting artists: TBA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-24/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180309T222712Z
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:This month’s facilitator is Alex Paulus \nPresenting artists:\n– Janice Park\n– March Stagner\n– Erin Bussell\n– Annie Guetschow \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-23/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180313T073000
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SUMMARY:The Moonpie Project presents Casey Kawaguchi
DESCRIPTION:A new mural by Casey Kawaguchi. Casey’s mural will be on view from March 19 through the end of May. He’ll present an artist talk on Tuesday\, March 13 at noon at Food for Thought on the Crosstown Concourse Theater Stair. \nMural location: Crosstown Arts alley between 430 & 438 N. Cleveland \nThe Moonpie Project is an ongoing\, rotating mural series curated by Michael Roy in memory of muralist Brad Wells \nOrganized in collaboration with Crosstown Arts \n\nAbout the Artist:\nCasey Kawaguchi hails from Denver\, Colorado. In 2012\, he was chosen as one of “20 Street Artists to Watch” by the well-known American graffiti artist Saber for the magazine Juxtapoz. His work is influenced by his Japanese-American heritage. \nArtist Statement:\nMy artistic focus is about balance\, both in design and composition. I paint my characters with precise detail in black and white\, combined with bold color\, to create a high-contract image that is meant to leave a lasting impression on the viewer. The eyes and face are the focal point and often create a strong emotional response.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-moonpie-project-presents-casey-kawaguchi/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, Big Stair\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, 2nd floor Central Atrium\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180227T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180227T143000
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SUMMARY:Voices Up! On Immigration & America
DESCRIPTION:A spoken word event for everyone\nHosted by Crosstown Arts and Guest Artist Boro the Poet \n30 spots available for performers (ages 13 and up). Subject matter must pertain to immigration and/or America and be three minutes or less in length. Individual and group sign-ups are welcome. Remember that kids will be present. Chose your (strong) words wisely. \nTo sign up\, email jazmin@crosstownarts.org. \nCome experience The Only Six’s song premiere of “We Can Make It Better.” Comic books created by youth from the True Tales Comics workshop will be available for purchase.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/voices-up-on-immigration-america/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, Big Stair\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, 2nd floor Central Atrium\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180213T140000
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Alex Paulus \n\n\n\nPresenting artists: Michael Malone\, Natalie Gray\, Lexi Perkins \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-22/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225402
CREATED:20180201T214704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180201T214704Z
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Getdown
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME! \nJoin us for Crosstown Getdown\, a monthly dance series at Crosstown Concourse. Each month will feature a new dance theme with free lessons followed by music and dancing. \nThis month: Line Dancing! \nMeet up in the West Atrium. Ms. Jessie Jones will provide free instruction in line dancing from 5 to 5:30 pm\, followed by a dance party until 7 pm. Ms. Jones \, a current member of the Grizzlies Grannies dance team and a retired Shelby County Schools teacher\, teaches line dancing at Raleigh and Bickford Community Centers.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-getdown-3/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, West Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225402
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Getdown
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Crosstown Getdown\, a monthly dance series at Crosstown Concourse. Each month will feature a new dance theme with free lessons followed by music and dancing. \nThis month: Steppin’\, Memphis-Style! \nMeet up in the West Atrium. Pat and Rose Moore will bring the Smooth Steppers in for a free dance lesson at 6 pm\, followed by a dance party from 6:30-8 pm.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-getdown-2/
LOCATION:Crosstown Concourse\, West Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225402
CREATED:20151215T182353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T164946Z
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Carrie Rubinstein \n\n\nPresenting artists: \n\n\n– Elizabeth Brothers\n\n\n– Tom Stem\n\n\n– Hilary Martin\n\n\n– Alex Paulus\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-21/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171212T140000
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Carrie Rubinstein \n\nPresenting Artist(s):\n– Steve Taylor\n– Ethan Taylor\n– Maya Alston \n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/copy-of-open-crit-2/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T225402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171130T173152Z
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SUMMARY:The Moonpie Project presents Elloo
DESCRIPTION:A new mural by Elloo \nLocation: Crosstown Arts alley between 430 & 438 N. Cleveland\nFree food + drinks \nThe Moonpie Project is an ongoing\, rotating mural series curated by Michael Roy in memory of muralist Brad Wells \nOrganized in collaboration with Crosstown Arts \n\n\n\nAbout the artist:\nElloo (pronounced like “hello”) is an artist from Chicago known for her paintings of toothless\, brightly colored\, adorable monsters. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago and graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design. Elloo painted her first wall in Back of the Yards in 2014\, and she’s been creating murals ever since.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-moonpie-project-presents-elloo/
LOCATION:Crosstown Alley\, 430 N. Cleveland
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171116T133000
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SUMMARY:The Poetic Murder Mystery
DESCRIPTION:Written and performed by the Crosstown Youth Theatre. \nFree admission
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-poetic-murder-mystery/
LOCATION:Rhodes McCoy Theater\, 2000 N. Parkway\, Memphis\, TN\, 38112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171114T140000
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SUMMARY:Open Crit
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Carrie Rubinstein \n\nPresenting Artists:\n– Kendall Crouthers\n– Erica Qualy\n– Terri Phillips\n– Adam Van Drimmelen \n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-20/
LOCATION:TN
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171109T140000
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Getdown: Line Dancing!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Crosstown Getdown\, a monthly dance series at Crosstown Concourse. Each month will feature a different dance theme with free lessons followed by music and dancing. \nThis month: Line Dancing! \nMeet up in the Central Atrium by the main staircase. Ms. Jessie Jones will provide free instruction in line dancing from 6 to 6:30 pm\, followed by a dance party with DJ Swagg from 98.9 The Vibe until 8 pm. Ms. Jones \, a retired Shelby County Schools teacher\, teaches line dancing at Raleigh and Bickford Community Centers.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/copy-of-crosstown-getdown/
LOCATION:Central Atrium\, Crosstown Concourse\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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