March 26, 2019
ARTSUW Roundup: Reading with African-American Writers’ Alliance, Emanuel Ax performance, Graduation Exhibition, and Memory and Place Exhibition
This week in the arts, join members of the African-American Writers’ Alliance as they present new works written in response to the content and themes of Edgar Arceneaux’s Library of Black Lies, attend Pianist Emanuel Ax’s performance, and before that, stop by the graduation exhibition at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery!
Reading: African-American Writers’ Alliance
March 31, 2:00 pm | Henry Art Gallery
Join us in the galleries for a reading with members of the African-American Writers’ Alliance as they present new works written in response to the content and themes of Edgar Arceneaux’s Library of Black Lies. The AAWA, a diverse and dynamic collective of Seattle-area writers of African descent, provides an informal and supportive forum for new and published writers. AAWA has published five anthologies: Sometimes I Wander… (1998), Gifted Voices (2000), Words? Words! Words. (2004), Threads (2009), and Voices That Matter (2018).
Image credit: Edgar Arceneaux (U.S., born 1972). Library of Black Lies. 2016. Wood, mirrored glass, mylar, newspaper, hard-bound books, sugar crystals, lighting fixtures, audio component. Courtesy of the artist. [installation view in EdgarArceneaux: Library of Black Lies, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle. 2018]. Photo: Mark Woods, courtesy of the Henry.
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Emanuel Ax
April 2, 7:30 pm | Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
There are few pianists as universally beloved as Emanuel Ax. In constant demand since his 1974 win at the first Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Competition, Ax has earned a reputation for top-notch performances that “seem to enfold every listener in a metaphorical embrace” (Seattle Times). Ax recreates his New York recital debut program on its 40th anniversary, with the vantage point of profound musical maturity, depth and understanding.
Ax is an extremely satisfying pianist; he is at home in a wide variety of music and his pianism is always thoughtful, lyrical, lustrous.
— The Washington Post
$10 tickets for UW students when you show your Husky ID in advance at the ArtsUW Ticket Office or on the night of the show at the Box Office at Meany Hall. | More info
Opening Reception: Graduation Exhibition
April 2, 5:00 to 8:00 pm | Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Beginning this year, the Division of Art exhibitions in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery will include Bachelor of Arts students from each of our concentrations: 3D4M: ceramics + glass + sculpture, Interdisciplinary Visual Arts, Painting + Drawing, and Photo/Media.
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Memory and Place Exhibition
April 3 to May 3 | Gould Gallery
Featuring the works of Morehshin Allahyari, Sara Zewde and Trinh Mai, this exhibit will explore how art can forge connections in the present to places and past memories. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
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Panel Discussion with Artists
April 3, 7:30 pm | Kane Hall, room 130
Accompanying the exhibition is a panel discussion with the three artists as they explore the connetions between memory, place, and art.
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