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Spread Art Third Thursday May 2013

For the Art Detroit Now "Third Thursday" in May, Spread Art Co-Directors Thomas Bell and Christina deRoos both have work in the "Gun Control" exhibit at 555 Arts in SW Detroit.  Come meet thomas and Christina at the closing reception for "Gun Control" and check out over 25 artists from across the country and the metro Detroit area!

Thomas Bell - Ragged States of America

GUN CONTROL

CONTROL DE ARMAS

Why do we fear one another? What role does each of us play in perpetuating gun violence in American society?  What does “safe” look like?

¿Por qué tenemos miedo el uno al otro? ¿Cuál es el papel qué juega cada uno de nosotros en la perpetuación de la violencia armada en la sociedad estadounidense? ¿Qué significa estar “seguro” en nuestra comunidad?

Join 555 as we present a visual debate about the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, which guarantees the individual right to bear arms.  This exhibition is intended to provoke a lively political, emotional, and philosophical examination of the rights and responsibilities of gun ownership and use in a “free” society.

Ingreso 555 como se presenta un debate visual sobre la Segunda Enmienda de la Constitución de los Estados Unidos., que garantiza el derecho individual de portar armas. Esta exposición tiene como objetivo provocar una examinación animada política, emocional y filosófica de los derechos y responsabilidades de posesión de armas y su uso en una sociedad “libre”.

This exhibition includes works by over 25 artists from across the country and around Metro Detroit.

Esta exposición incluye obras de más de 25 artistas de todo el país y alrededor de Metro Detroit.

Opening Reception

Sunday, May 5th 6 – 9 PM

Recepción de Apertura

Domingo, 05 de mayo 6 – 9 pm

Closing Reception in conjunction with Third Thursdays art crawl

May 16th 5 – 9 PM

Cierre de recepción junto con el Tercer jueves del “art crawl”

16 de mayo 5 – 9 PM

555 Nonprofit Gallery & Studios

2801 W. Vernor Hwy. | Detroit,  MI  48216

(888) 496 – ARTS  | www.555arts.org

Gallery Hours TTh 2-5 PM Sat 11-3 PM & By Appointment

Galería Horas TTH 2-5 PM Sab 11.03 PM y por cita arreglada

Michelle Matson opens at Whitdel Arts May 17th

 Spread Art X Playground Detroit Spring 2013 Detroit Artist Residency Exchange artist Michelle Matson has been hard at work here in Detroit creating on a new body of work that opens on  May 17th.  Michelle arrived on April 17th and quickly settled in to her new studio accomodations in the 555Arts complex.  Following a welcome brunch at the Spread Art Resdiency House, Michelle has been busy preparing for the opening on the 17th.  Michelle has also been keeping a photo journal during her month long stay here in Detroit.

 

Spring 2013 Detroit Artist Residency Exchange:
Michelle Matson @ Whitdel Arts

This brand new body of work explores systems of humor, social and sexual themes.  
The intricate sculptures featured in this exhibition combine facsimiles of common everyday objects and figures into darkly humorous, sexually charged, dreamlike totems and tableaux.

In the site specific installation "Grim Reaper" a figure camouflaged almost completely by household plants guards a large scale abstract sculpture.  Reminiscent of ancient Egyptian statuary and architecture this piece borrows snippets of its vernacular from far flung corners of popular culture and art history.  One can see references to artists Nick Cave, Tom Friedman and Tony Smith, along with references to stereotypical "women's interests" gardening, fitness, and protecting the sanctuary of home.  Both absurd and haunting, Matson leads the viewer subtly into a surreal tableaux via exaggeration and misinformation: errors in the hard lines of branding logos, distorted body parts and jarring coloration. Using a limited palette of commercially manufactured colored paper and household construction materials, Matson creates dream-like shadow selves of the world we know.

In her "Tickle" sculptures, Matson employs geometric plaster forms, handmade plaster bananas and paper ferns to create delightfully humorous and sexually charged totems.  These smaller scale sculptures are complimented by entertaining and macabre drawings, which delve further into the surreal miasma of Matson's psyche.

Michelle Matson (b. 1981) received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts, New York in 2005.  Her work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles including the Zach Feuer Project Space, Postmasters Gallery, Stux Gallery, Flux Factory, Youth Group Gallery, Kravets Wehby Gallery, China Art Objects, Family Business Gallery and the Torrance Art Museum.  In 2011, she was selected to compete on the internationally syndicated Bravo reality television series "Work of Art, The Next Great Artist".  Matson was recently awarded a residency at Yaddo.  Her work is currently on view at The Parlour, Brooklyn, NY. 

Spread Art is an artist-run creative incubator designed to foster new works through residencies and collaborations with artists, curators, and organizations from around the world. Spread Art supports emerging artists through residencies, group and solo exhibitions, music events, and performance showcases, and also facilitates opportunities for youth and adults to explore their creativity and increase self-awareness through art. Spread Art supports the creation and evolution of art festivals and cultural collaborations locally, nationally, and internationally. www.spreadart.or 

Playground Detroit is a non-profit creative platform whose mission is to enhance Detroit’s artistic reputation by connecting artists, entrepreneurs, and influencers to opportunities within international art markets. By establishing a link between artistic communities in these cities, Playground Detroit seeks to inspire, elevate, and power leading lights of America’s creative economy. Through the presentation of inspirational art, engaging online media, powerful music, provocative educational events, and unique residency opportunities, Playground Detroit promotes artists, investment, and effective action for growth in Detroit’s internationally connected arts community. www.playgrounddetroit.com

Whitdel Arts: A division of CAID, Whitdel Arts is an 1800 sq. ft. professional exhibition space that showcases the work of local and international established and emerging artists. Whitdel Arts is located at 1250 Hubbard Street, Suite B1, Detroit MI 48209. Whitdel Arts is also located on the web at www.whitdelarts.com

 

 

Art Basel 2012 & A Sneak Peek into 2013

It's that time of year again! Spread Art is in Miami for all that surrounds Art Basel 2012...

We'll be stopping by Fountain Art Fair and checking out the exhibitions and performance art curated by Grace Exhibition Space.  If you are in Miami, do not miss the Non Grata Performances on Friday and Saturday nights! 

As always, the Wynwood district will be full of street art, murals, galleries, people, food and all night extravaganzas.  Other fairs Spread Art will be hitting up include, Select, NADA, Context, Miami Project, Pool, Verge.

Spread Art has been busy preparing for an abundance of creativity 2013.  Here's a quick look into next year:

Expanded Residency Opportunities:
Spread Art recently purchased a house in SW Detroit that we are rehabbing for artist residencies, as well as exhibitions and performances. The combination of the existing space at 2572 Michigan and the new house in SW Detroit opens a world of new possibilities. Its too soon to tell exactly what will manifest from the abundance of space, but we know that 2013 will see Spread Art facilitating more artists' work in Detroit and beyond.

Anti-Auto Show
Detroit Contemporary invited Spread Art to curate the Anti-Auto Show exhibition.

Photos from Non Grata Performance in Detroit!

Non Grata performance at Tangent Gallery (Detroit)

On March 29th Spread Art and Grace Exhibition Space co-presented international performance group Non Grata at Tangent Gallery in Detroit. Special thanks to 555 Arts and Moonlight Underground for additonal support.

It was an incredible evening and inspired me to think of performance art in new ways. A few photos are below. Follow this link for more.  Photos by Christina deRoos

 

Spread Art and 555 Arts screen Dimanche Rouge #13 in Detroit and Brooklyn

DIMANCHE ROUGE #13

FEBRUARY 19, 2012 // 10am – 3pm - Free

Experimental Performances Featuring Artists from Around the Globe
Streamed Live From Paris to Detroit and Brooklyn

555 Arts, Dimanche Rouge, Vaudeville Park and Spread Art invite you to enjoy a series of experimental performances streamed live from Paris and featuring performers from around the globe. Since its inception in February 2011, Dimanche Rouge has hosted 12 unique editions, featuring over 300 artists coming from over 50 countries. With this 13th edition, Dimanche Rouge invites you to dive into an international edition of performance art!
PERFORMANCES

10am-12pmVlasta Delimar (performance art, Croatia) Janneke van der Putten (voice solo, Netherlands) Dorianne Wotton + Marianne Essentialites + Gêhïks Exomène (multimedia, France) Riccardo Attanasio (performance art, Italy/UK) Anne Lopez (choreography, France) 12pm-2pmAdriana Varella + Ife Niklaus (multimedia, USA) Anya Liftig (performance art, USA) Antonio Jose Guzman (VJ performance, Netherlands/Panama) Red Bind (performance art/video, France) 2pm-3pm jamie lewis hadley (performance art, UK) Jessica F. Hirst (performance art, USA)

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In Detroit:

555 Arts

 

5695 West Vernor Highway, Detroit 

 

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In Brooklyn:
Vaudeville Park 

 

26 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn

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555 Nonprofit Gallery and Studios is a volunteer artist-run arts organization providing affordable studios and workspace, gallery space, exhibition programs, arts education programs, and an artist in residency program. In partnership with Southwest Solutions, 555 will be converting the former Third Police Precinct's offices, holding cells, and jail cells into studios, gallery space, live work space, and workshops. Studios have 10'-20' ceilings, natural light, and range in size from 100-500sq.ft. Opening is planned for the spring of 2012. 
 

Vaudeville Park’s mission is to showcase unique and affordable community arts programming in Williamsburg Brooklyn. We strive to provide local artists with opportunities to hone their craft and present their work in a venue that is accessible, welcoming and professional.
 

Spread Art is an artist-run creative incubator designed to foster new works through collaborations with artists, curators, and organizations from around the world. Spread Art supports emerging artists through group and solo exhibitions, music events, and performance showcases, and also facilitates opportunities for youth and adults to explore their creativity and increase self-awareness through art. Spread Art supports the creation and evolution of art festivals and cultural collaborations locally, nationally, and internationally.