artist talk

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July NIAD Artist Talk & Closing Reception

Say hello to NIAD artists and goodbye to our June/July exhibitions!nJoin us in NIAD’s galleries for a lively discussion with artists and curators in the galleries, and light refreshments and art for sale in the studio. Come browse the current shows and check out NIAD’s art-filled workspaces. The exhibitions Now Presenting and care + respite (curated by Simon Tran and Kari Simonsen) are on view through Friday July 19. Read More …

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OMCA Vibrations of Awesomness // Films & Fashion

Join this playful, colorful, and lively event celebrating films and fashion created by the superstar artists of the wildly popular current exhibition, Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD. Films showcasing vibrant textiles and wearable art from artists featured in the exhibition kick off the afternoon. Next up will be a live exhibition of fashions modeled by more than two dozen artists from these studios in an informal, salon-style presentation with music and fun! This program is part of OMCA’s Spotlight Sundays series that presents innovative and engaging programs the third Sunday of each month. Participating Read More …

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NIAD Windows // “Heart & Soul of Richmond”

“Walking down a narrow path, you’re surprised as you reach a clearing.This sudden openness makes you stop short and catch your breath as you begin to absorb the change in landscape.Works in a clearing beckon, inviting you to enter.Each artist composes forms evolving from intuitive, rather than predetermined, thinking. In these works, the initial pattern elements break down and fall away, creating an opportunity for something unknown to arise. Overlapping and unpredictable shapes and colors create conversations, inviting viewers to come closer, soften their gaze, release expectations. Through a variety of materials, these artworks attain a color energy using vibrant hues and textures. Optical vibrations and textures rumble as deeper looking opens to a clearing.” Read More …

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NIAD Main Gallery Exhibition // “a clearing”, organized by Mel Prest

“Walking down a narrow path, you’re surprised as you reach a clearing.This sudden openness makes you stop short and catch your breath as you begin to absorb the change in landscape.Works in a clearing beckon, inviting you to enter.Each artist composes forms evolving from intuitive, rather than predetermined, thinking. In these works, the initial pattern elements break down and fall away, creating an opportunity for something unknown to arise. Overlapping and unpredictable shapes and colors create conversations, inviting viewers to come closer, soften their gaze, release expectations. Through a variety of materials, these artworks attain a color energy using vibrant hues and textures. Optical vibrations and textures rumble as deeper looking opens to a clearing.” Read More …

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April NIAD Opening Reception + Artist Talk // “a clearing”, organized by Mel Prest + “Danny Thach: Best Buddies” + “Heart & Soul of Richmond”

“Walking down a narrow path, you’re surprised as you reach a clearing.This sudden openness makes you stop short and catch your breath as you begin to absorb the change in landscape.Works in a clearing beckon, inviting you to enter.Each artist composes forms evolving from intuitive, rather than predetermined, thinking. In these works, the initial pattern elements break down and fall away, creating an opportunity for something unknown to arise. Overlapping and unpredictable shapes and colors create conversations, inviting viewers to come closer, soften their gaze, release expectations. Through a variety of materials, these artworks attain a color energy using vibrant hues and textures. Optical vibrations and textures rumble as deeper looking opens to a clearing.” Read More …

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Virtual Artist Talk + Curator Walkthrough // “Memorias Grabadas—Imprinted Memories”

Virtual Artist Talk + Exhibition Walkthrough Gallery Manager Julio Rodriguez and NIAD facilitator Andrés Cisneros-Galindo will be on hand for a live walkthrough of Andrés’ exhibition Memorias Grabadas—Imprinted Memories. ASL will be provided on request. Captioning will be provided. Please contact gallery@niadart.org with accessibility requests. After you choose and “purchase” an RSVP, NIAD will send you the link for the event from gallery@niadart.org. Please RSVP before noon on the day of the event.   Check your spam folder if you don’t receive the link. Exhibition On View through January 20th. Click here to join the talk. Related Events Saturday November 14, 1 to 4pm // Gallery Reception + Read More …

Luis Estrada Virtual Artist Talk for “Not Quite Fatal”

NIAD artist Luis Estrada and Visionaries and Voices artist Tyler Spohn will discuss their practices and work at progressive art studios. Estrada and Spohn are exhibiting artists in Not Quite Fatal at Wave Pool Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Exhibition Curator and NIAD facilitator Chelsea Smith will be in attendance as well.  Read More …