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SUMMARY:Maestras: A Night for Women's Art
DESCRIPTION:An initial event to encourage the display and support for women artists. Sometimes women want a special moment to tell the world our thoughts and dreams.  Featured works from Barbara J. Lester\, Lurlynn Franklin\, Dawn Kimble\, and Beverly Dorsey. \nExhibition organized by WfPAC for Privy Concepts
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/maestras-a-night-for-womens-art/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160608T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T134311Z
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SUMMARY:The Paw Project Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join Memphis Pets Alive! for a special screening of The Paw Project\, a documentary whose organizational mission is to educate the public about the painful and crippling effects of cat declawing\, to promote animal welfare by ending the practice of declaw surgery\, and to rehabilitate declawed big cats. Doors will open at 6:30 and the film will begin at 7:00 (and last approximately one hour). Light snacks will be available as well as beverages [donations are accepted and encouraged!]. \nPresale tickets will be available for $5.00 and we will sell tickets at the door as well\, but keep in mind seating is limited! Thank you to the Paw Project for allowing us to share this film with the Memphis community and your support in doing so!\n\nABOUT THE FILM\nIn the United States today\, six out of ten pet owners consider their pets to be family members. Today\, 36\,117\,000 households have a pet cat in the home. (” U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics.” U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics. N.p.\, n.d. Web. 22 July 2011.) Currently\, approximately 25% of these cats are declawed. While cat owners are unaware of the true nature of this surgery. They are never told that it is an amputation of the last toe bones in a cat’s paw; and it actually does more harm than good. \nTHE PAW PROJECT is a documentary that takes us inside the issue. Sharing testimony from industry professionals and pet-owners alike\, THE PAW PROJECT examines the emotional and physical cost that a cat pays when declawed; and reveals the profit that the procedure generates for veterinary doctors across the nation. Despite the physical and behavioral harm inflicted on cats that are declawed\, many veterinarians continue to recommend the procedure\, which costs upwards of $900.00 per hour – even for very young kittens. \nVeterinarian Dr. Jennifer Conrad wants it stop. While it often puts her at odds with many in her professional field\, she continues to lead the struggle. Step by step\, the film follows Conrad as she refutes arguments from representatives of the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA)\, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)\, all in her effort to protect the well being of these felines. THE PAW PROJECT chronicles her journey from her work as an exotic animal veterinarian in Hollywood to legislative hearings\, where she urges elected officials to ban declawing. \nFor more information\, please visit www.pawproject.org.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-paw-project-film-screening/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
CREATED:20160524T195707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T195707Z
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SUMMARY:Shoot & Splice
DESCRIPTION:Film professionals Eldon Holliday (Memphis Public Library & Information Center); Chad Schaffler (filmmaker); Danielle Smith (The Withers Museum) and Jonathan Thomason (Master Video) will discuss research\, licensing\, transferring\, and other topics related to the use of historical documents and media. \nMonthly filmmaking forum presented by Crosstown Arts & Indie Memphis
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shoot-splice-3/
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
CREATED:20160524T193053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T193053Z
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SUMMARY:Desert Migration (Outflix Film Festival)
DESCRIPTION:Saved by the introduction of protease inhibitors in the mid-1990s\, many HIV positive men needed to rebuild the lives they thought they’d never be able to live. In an effort to reach equilibrium with the virus inside them\, some migrated to Southern California’s Palm Springs in the hope of finding a healing desert oasis. But is this environment\, with its tolerant population and constant sunshine\, enough to eradicate the grief they carry within them\, and strengthen them against the medications slowly poisoning their bodies? \n\nDirected by Daniel F. Cardone\nUSA | 80 minutes | 2015 \nFilm Screening with panel discussion to follow. \n\n\n\n\nOutflix Ticket Website: http://outflixfestival.org/events/desert-migration/\nMovie Website: www.desertmigrationmovie.com\n Synopsis: http://desertmigrationmovie.com/synopsis
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/desert-migration-outflix-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
CREATED:20160524T195303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T195323Z
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Beans
DESCRIPTION:Hip-hop showcase
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-beans/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
CREATED:20160524T195123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T195123Z
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SUMMARY:Brushes & Wings
DESCRIPTION:Art show featuring Darrell Jones & Jamond Bullock \nPlus special guest artists \nRSVP: info@roughfeathers.com \nPresented by Rough Feathers Clothing
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/brushes-wings/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160527T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160527T173000
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CREATED:20160427T145626Z
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SUMMARY:ALERO by Don Lifted
DESCRIPTION:Lawrence “Don Lifted” Matthews will be sharing the final mixes of his long awaited project “Alero.” The album will be accompanied by two abstract short films that inspired each song’s musical aesthetic. \nThere will also be a short artist talk with Q&A and more surprises. \nThe 9 track album is fairly short and will start at exactly 9:30 pm. \nFacebook event \nArtist Website 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/alero-by-don-lifted/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160526T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
CREATED:20160427T153334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T153620Z
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SUMMARY:Ihcilon + The Family Ghost
DESCRIPTION:Drone/dark ambient artist Ihcilon with the synthesizer-infused post-punk group The Family Ghost followed by a freestyle collaboration between the two acts. \nFree show\nDoors at 6pm\, music at 7 pm \nIhcilon: Often described as abstract\, experimental\, dark\, strange and distorted electronic tones. ihcilon.bandcamp.com \nThe Family Ghost: One of the longest running post-punk bands in Memphis. Known for their high energy\, melodic instrumentation\, and unexpected sounds. thefamilyghost.bandcamp.com
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/angry-young-computer-with-special-guests/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
CREATED:20160427T151426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T151602Z
UID:10002521-1464094800-1464105600@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:If a Tree Falls
DESCRIPTION:What happens when 8 artists from different backgrounds and mediums are given identical giant cross-section of the same tree? \nGroup exhibition organized by Cara Di Stefano
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/if-a-tree-falls/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160521T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
CREATED:20160427T152353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T182741Z
UID:10002523-1463814000-1463835600@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Rod Kirby Show: A Volatile Mix of Creativity and Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Featuring fine art\, photography\, and multimedia from artist & photographer\, Rod Kirby.\nLight refreshments available. \nOrganized by the artist 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/rod-kirby-show-a-volatile-mix-of-creativity-and-imagination/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070015
CREATED:20160512T194930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T195155Z
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SUMMARY:Six Points
DESCRIPTION:On view: Wednesday-Friday\, May 18-20 from 10-6pm\nClosing event: Friday\, May 20 from 6-9pm\nSix Points is anchored by Six Chairs by six Memphis artists: Mary K VanGieson\, Jennifer Sargent\, Carrol McTyre\, Paula Kovarik\, Mary Jo Karimnia and Kerri Dugan\, who have been meeting monthly for the past year\, in each other’s homes and studios\, to share artwork\, food and conversation. In addition\, each artist has created an individual piece for the show. The work is as much about coming together as it is about individuality and is a reflection of the comradery\, support and elevated level of excellence we are currently feeling in our local visual arts culture. Please come and celebrate with us! \nThe exhibition is organized by the artists. \nLearn more about Six Points
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/six-points/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160513T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160426T200102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T200102Z
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SUMMARY:Galleria Oscuro
DESCRIPTION:Group show of work by Steven Crowe\, Wess Loudenslager\, and Kyoku Kashu \nOrganized by Silent Scream Enterprises
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/galleria-oscuro/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T200159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T151047Z
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SUMMARY:Microcinema Club
DESCRIPTION:Monthly short film screening series presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts \nMay program: Best of Indie Memphis Film Festival After Dark Shorts \n7 pm doors open | 7:30 pm screening | Pay-what-you can admission | Free food & drinks \nSUPPORTED BY ARTSMEMPHIS AND THE FIRST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION | ARTSFIRST
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/microcinema-club-4/
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160426T194431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T194438Z
UID:10002767-1462626000-1462636800@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:NJ Woods: House Keys
DESCRIPTION:“House Keys\,” New works by N.J. Woods celebrating one of the most fundamental needs for all people: shelter. This exhibition will feature collages of ordinary wood keys\, a tool made to tighten stretched canvas\, repurposed varying bands of warm colors. N.J.’s genre paintings on canvas will also be on display\, Saturday\, May 7th\, at Crosstown Arts\, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. \nN.J. Woods \nInspired by her Memphis upbringing and Mississippi relatives\, NJ Woods paints scenes of rustic life from memory and imagination. NJ’s distinctive creativity blossomed by watching her father Yancy paint in the middle room of their shotgun home. Where\, as the third born of nine children\, NJ used tempera paint to scribble pictures on the windows. She’s since traded in the tempera for acrylic and window panes\, for canvas.\nNJ grew up in the shotgun littered community of Orange Mound\, the first African-American neighborhood built by African-Americans in the United States. Most of her work revolves around the shotgun house and its imprint on the African-American and Southern experience.\nHer primitive style of painting\, heavily influenced by visits to her Grandma Sarah’s house in Coldwater\, MS and other country relatives\, often reflects the dichotomy of city life juxtaposed with rural traditions and stories. These stories transferred onto the canvas\, typify slices of life during the sharecropping and civil rights eras marked by her adroit use of emotive colors\, folksy compositions and poetic titles. NJ’s subject matter and style is often compared to renowned artists Carroll Cloar and Clementine Hunter.\nAlthough NJ’s been painting professionally for more than 12 years\, just before her work really began to sell she was a home health attendant for several years. Today\, NJ’s work has been shown in several galleries around the country — Tennessee\, Mississippi\, Texas and New York\, to name a few. Her work has been exhibited at Dixon Gallery and Gardens Museum and the Brooks Museum\, both in Memphis\, Tennessee. In August 2008\, NJ was invited to be a guest lecturer for the Lunch and Learn series at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens\, during the Ancestry and Innovation: African American Art from the American Folk Art Museum exhibition. She opened her first temporary pop-up gallery in 2013 through the MEMShop incubation program\, where she introduced and exhibited her own work and art from established and emerging artists to the community in the Broad Avenue Arts district. You can see her latest public art project in her neighborhood\, titled “Headshots”\, an abstract\, geo-centric mural at Jackson and Evergreen in the Vollintine and Evergreen community. NJ plans to do more public art work projects in the future to expand her practice.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/nj-woods-house-keys/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160503T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160420T192006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T193739Z
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SUMMARY:Shoot & Splice: Examining Video Art
DESCRIPTION:A Method to the Madness: Examining Video Art\nTraditionally Shoot & Splice has explored technique rooted in narrative\, documentary\, and commercial film and video production\, but this month we will examine the craft of capturing moving images solely to facilitate creative expression. \nJoin accomplished video artists Brian Pera\, Corkey Sinks & Jill Wissmiller for a discussion on the concepts\, production\, and showing of video art. \nBrian Pera‘s films include The Way I See Things\, Woman’s Picture\, and Only Child. The latter two are part of an ongoing series obsessively preoccupied with women he remembers from his childhood. With perfumer Andy Tauer he created a perfume line\, Tableau de Parfums\, the scents of which relate thematically and otherwise to the universe of the films. He’s the author of the novel Troublemaker and co-editor of Life As We Show It: Writings on Film. Currently he’s working on an installation piece called Sorry Not Sorry with Joel Parsons and Terri Phillips. \nCorkey Sinks (b. Dallas\, TX) is an artist based in Memphis\, TN.  Sinks works in a variety of media including sculpture\, textiles\, printed matter\, and video. She received a BA in Media Studies from the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the University of Redlands\, CA in 2005 and an MFA in Studio Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2012. Sinks is the current artist in residence at Crosstown Arts. She has exhibited work throughout the United States and Mexico. In 2015\, her book\, Demon Baby Project: Events\, Coincidences\, and Repercussions was published by No Coast. Upcoming exhibitions include Artificial Tide\, a solo exhibition at The Packing Plant in Nashville\, TN and We gave Our Best\, Now the Rest is Up to the Hope Chest\, a group show at Im Ersten in Vienna\, Austria. \nJill Wissmiller is a Midwestern farmer’s daughter transplanted to the Midsouth\, where she is Chair of Design and Associate Professor of Digital Media at the Memphis College of Art. Wissmiller’s research and creative work is concerned with nontraditional cinema spectatorship and production. She has recently completed a motion picture manifesto that calls for a strict ban of standard definition video being projected upon anything other than glitter.  Her video work has been screened at a variety of venues both nationally and internationally\, including the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery\, Palm Springs International Short Film Festival\, Moscow International Film Festival\, and Electrofringe New Media Arts Festival Australia. \n\nPresented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts  \nDOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION BEGINS AT 7:00 PM | FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shoot-splice-examining-video-art/
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160425T202124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T154358Z
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SUMMARY:Javon McBride: Exclusive
DESCRIPTION:Reception: Friday\, April 29\, 6-9 pm\nOn view: Saturday\, April 30\, 11 am-5 pm\nThis show will showcase original oil paintings and sculptures created by JaVon McBride.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/javon-mcbride-exclusive/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T195551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T162704Z
UID:10002738-1461762000-1461772800@crosstownarts.org
SUMMARY:Art by RL Banker
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition by local artist RL Banker
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/the-academy-silent-auction-art-by-rl-banker/
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T193904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T193904Z
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SUMMARY:Perfect is Boring
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, April 22\, 6 – 8 pm\nPerformances and Talks: Saturday\, April 23\, 1-3 pm\n“Perfect is Boring” a multi-media exploration of the roles of peer pressure\, ideal and model form and behavior in exacerbating mental and physical health. From eating disorders to stress induced ulcers\, people of all ages are hurting themselves in trying to attain a mythic ideal foisted upon them by pop culture. \nA collection of artists\, musicians\, and storytellers relating their life experiences and views on mistakes\, perfection and resilience. \nThe show is curated by Jessica Shea\, a licensed clinical social worker\, whose practice\, Forward Counseling\, deals with such issues on a daily basis. The show is co-curated by Ken Hall. \nThe opening reception will be held on Friday\, April 22\, from 6 – 8 pm. On Saturday\, April 23\, a series of talks and musical expressions will take place from 1 – 3 pm. A portion of proceeds from the sale of artwork will benefit the Church Health Center. For more information call Forward Counseling at 310-3911.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/perfect-is-boring/
CATEGORIES:430
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160401T201723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160401T201813Z
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SUMMARY:Ancestors Remind Us
DESCRIPTION:Group exhibition curated by Johnathan Robert Payne \nPresented by the Collective \nTerry Lynn\nVitus Shell\nSiphne Aaye\nLester Merriwhether\nLawrence Matthews
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/ancestors-remind-us/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160413T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T200159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T194324Z
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SUMMARY:Microcinema Club
DESCRIPTION:Monthly short film screening series  presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts \nApril Program: The 2015 Best of Ottawa International Animation Festival \nThe Best of Ottawa touring program showcases many audience favorites and award winners from the OIAF Official Competition. \nThis year’s highlights include the stunning stop motion tragedy from Estonia\, The Master\, the singularly unorthodox and oddly hilarious Unhappy Happy\, as well as the first ever student film to win the OIAF Grand Prize for Best Independent Short Film\, Small People With Hats. \n\n                 \n\n\n    \n\n6:30 pm doors open | 7 pm presentation | Pay-what-you can admission | Free food & drinks \nSUPPORTED BY ARTSMEMPHIS AND THE FIRST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION | ARTSFIRST
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/microcinema-club-3/
CATEGORIES:430,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T171310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T171449Z
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SUMMARY:She's Silver and Orange 2
DESCRIPTION:Nothing rhymes with silver or orange in the English language\, so just as these words are unique to our tongues\, these women and their works are unique in themselves and stand alone in the world of the contemporary female artist. \nAdditional gallery hours: Saturday\, April 9\, noon-6 pm \nGroup exhibition organized by Barrett Smyth \nA portion of sales proceeds benefit Sister Supply
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shes-silver-and-orange-2/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T193455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160401T172806Z
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SUMMARY:Valerie Sparks: Distortion
DESCRIPTION:“I have been working on a series called ‘Distortions’. All the photographs I have taken I have  distorted through my camera and not by Photoshop. I have focused on images of light\, random objects \, outdoor scenery\, and the ones most important to me to show that seeing things in skewed almost chaotic way can remind you how even the most simple of things in life are truly amazing. Enjoy the simple chaos of life.”  – Valerie Sparks \nOrganized by the artist
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/valerie-sparks-images-from-the-unexpected/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T192946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T192946Z
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SUMMARY:Art Unleashed
DESCRIPTION:Join Memphis Pets Alive! for our second annual silent art auction at Crosstown Arts\, located at 430 N. Cleveland St. in Midtown Memphis. The event kicks off at 6pm with a $12.00 cover getting you in the door. Artists who have generously donated their work to our auction get in free! Light refreshments will be provided and alcohol will be served to our 21+ guests. We have had many local and some not-so-local amazing artists donate works to Art Unleashed and we cannot wait to share them with you! Bidding begins at 6pm and ends at 8pm sharp! There will also be a wine pull. \nOrganized by Dani Rutherford / Memphis Pets Alive!
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/art-unleashed/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160329T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T192625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T192625Z
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SUMMARY:High Volume
DESCRIPTION:Freed presents: High Volume hosted by DJ LNB \nMatt Lucas\nKid Qemist\nNic Pavement\nSexonmyplystation \n$5 cover/ladies free.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/high-volume/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T175845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T174905Z
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SUMMARY:Time\, Marks\, a Journey
DESCRIPTION:The art of Norman Soskel\, Judith Barrie and Mary K. VanGieson presented by BluesWax \nArtists Talk: March 26\, 2 pm\nGallery Hours: March 26\, 12-6 pm \nJudith Barrie  is an artist\, educator\, pet lover living in Germantown\, TN \nJudith received her BS in English from the University of Southern Connecticut and her MS in Media from Radford University. She taught English in Connecticut\, Virginia\, Utah\, and Tennessee. She studied drawing and painting in Spain\, Italy\, at the University of Tennessee\, and bookmaking with Maritza Davila. She studied encaustic with David Clark\, Gregory Wright\, Laura Moriarty\, Nancy Natale\, Lisa Pressman\, and Deborah Winiarski among others. Her works focus on line and mark making portraying both nature and inner feelings and often are based on historical classical patterns combined with the natural landscape. She has exhibited around the country and won a scholarship to attend the 10th annual International Encaustic Conference in Provincetown\, MA. \nNorman Soskel  is an artist\, physician (pulmonologist)\, pianist\, former spelunker living in Germantown\, TN \nNorman received his BA and MD from the University of Virginia\, pulmonary fellowship from the University of Utah. He taught and did research in the pulmonary divisions of the Universities of Utah and Tennessee. His photographic interests began at age 5 with help from his photographer father and studied piano with Harold Protsman in Norfolk\, VA. He studied encaustic painting techniques from David Clark\, Paula Roland\, Stacy Spadafora\, Lisa Pressman and many others. He studied printmaking techniques with Wayne Simpkins and Maritza Davila. His current works combine printmaking techniques\, photography and encaustic painting. He has exhibited around the country and won awards in international\, national and local venues. Currently\, he is represented by Jay Etkin\, in Memphis\, TN. \nMary K. VanGieson is an artist\, educator\, storyteller and sometime writer. She lives and works in Memphis\, TN. \nMary K. received her BAE from Oklahoma State University and her MFA from the University of Memphis. She is an adjunct instructor at the Memphis College of Art. Her work encompasses drawing\, encaustic and oil with cold wax painting\, book arts and alternative media sculpture and has been exhibited throughout the United States. \nAbout BluesWax\nArtists from the Memphis\, TN metropolitan area have joined together to form an organization called BluesWax to foster and promote visual art which incorporates wax in painting. The BluesWax mission is to give visual artists an opportunity to exchange ideas\, participate in group exhibits and benefit from educational programs. BluesWax provides an interactive community for both established\, emerging artists and art patrons with an emphasis on education\, group creative sessions and peer critiques.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/time-marks-a-journey/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160315T164829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T164900Z
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SUMMARY:Original Art by Mark
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition of paintings by Mark Kevin Jones\, “the return of the passionate and driven one\,” organized by the artist. \nAdditional gallery hours: Tuesday\, March 22\, 1-6 pm.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/original-art-by-mark/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160229T191549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T191611Z
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SUMMARY:New Works by Olga King
DESCRIPTION:RECEPTION: FRIDAY\, MARCH 18\, 6-8 pm\nADDITIONAL GALLERY HOURS: SATURDAY\, MARCH 19\, 10 am – 3pm\nThe Russian painter who now calls Memphis home will be showing an array of watercolor and acrylic works\, from representational florals to ethereal faces. Best known in the region for her jewelry\, this will be King’s first show for her artwork. \nA portion of proceeds from sales will benefit the Church Health Center. For more information\, contact Ken Hall\, hallk@churchhealthcenter.org
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/new-works-by-olga-king/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160314T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160229T192106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160314T174125Z
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SUMMARY:Shayna Rain
DESCRIPTION:Indie rock group Shayna Rain (Las Vegas\, NV) stops in Memphis on their spring tour. \nhttp://shaynarain.com/
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shayna-rain/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160311T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160229T190552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T190713Z
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SUMMARY:Young Collectors
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Young Arts Patrons\, Young Collectors Memphis is a contemporary art fair and exhibition established as part of YAP’s annual arts programming. The exhibition is recognized for connecting emerging artists with the opportunity to access a diverse audience and allows young and young at heart collectors to engage in events and programs to build their personal collections. \nMore details and ticket information \n\n\n\nFriday\, March 11\, 2016 \n7pm-10pm Art Fair Open \n7pm -Young Collectors Opening Reception & Cocktails \nSaturday\, March 12\, 2016 \n10am- LeBonheur Children’s Hospital Breakfast & Tour with ‎Art Project Director at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center (Limited Tickets Available) \nNoon- 7pm- Art Fair Open \n2pm- Artists in Conversation \n4pm- The Beginners Guide to Collecting Art \n7pm- Live Performance from Unapologetic Artist\, Cameron Bethany.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/young-collectors/
CATEGORIES:430
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T070016
CREATED:20160210T181025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T181647Z
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SUMMARY:Crosstown Outside-In
DESCRIPTION:Reception: Friday\, March 4\, 6-9 pm \nGallery hours: Saturday\, March 5\, 10 am – 4 pm \n\nExhibition of oils on canvas by Tom Stem depicting Crosstown’s construction and rebirth. \n 
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/crosstown-outside-in/
CATEGORIES:430
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