ART EXHIBIT ENTITLED  "FAILED STATES"

A GROUP EXHIBITION INCLUDING PERFORMANCE AND INSTALLATION

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: LBCC Art Faculty Christopher Chinn, with Chris Barber, Carlisle Cooper, gauvin, Loren Hartman, Claudia Pardo McFadden, Michael Pedziwiatr, Riccarlo Porter.

OPENING DATE:      MARCH 8, 2008
CLOSING DATE:      APRIL 12, 2008

LOCATION:  Upfront Gallery, 267 S. Laurel Street, Ventura, CA  93001
www.upfrontgallery.org ; or info@upfrontgallery.org

CONTACT:  Paul Benavidez 805-340-1448

"Failed States" addresses and explores the issue of homelessness in our
community, including a lack of basic social needs experienced by those
representing this segment of our society. Though people living without
shelter represent a fraction of America's population, the social plethora
of homelessness cannot nor should it be ignored.  This is our society and
our collective social-physical being.

The subject matter of marginalized people is difficult to look at and is
largely ignored.  Artists have historically used marginalized people as
content in their work throughout art history. The artists featured in
"Failed States" represent diverse perspectives.  Upfront Gallery has
curated this exhibit for the purpose of motivating the viewer to ask why
the condition of homelessness exists and how we can better respond to the issue in our community.

"Failed States" launches the beginning of a month long homeless awareness event in the City of Ventura, organized by award-winning poets Phil Taggart and Marsha de la O.

A small donation is being requested. All proceeds to benefit the Ventura
County Rainbow Alliance. Upfront Gallery is an alternative exhibition space located in the City of Ventura's Cultural District.  Gallery hours are Saturdays from noon to 5:00 pm, or by appointment.  

 

 

 

 

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