We are kicking off our OPEN HOUSE with a BLOCK PARTY! Featuring a LIVE Acoustic Electric Set with Percussion set by CRITICAL BREAKS Alum Zane Rodulfo followed by a Work in Process of BRICKS by Charlene Jean, and will feature local vendors and artists and much more. Check out our full lineup below and register for all with one Day Pass!
Mosaic Expressions: From Classroom to Cityscape Exhibition
All Day
Mosaic Expressions: From Classroom to Cityscape is an interactive exhibition that showcases the remarkable journey of a group of students who, under the mentorship of a talented teaching artist Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez, have ventured beyond the conventional boundaries of art.
The exhibit's central focus is a striking mural that serves as a collective masterpiece, a vibrant tapestry of creativity, and the crowning achievement of the students' artistic endeavors. Spanning an entire wall, the mural pulsates with energy, showcasing an eclectic mix of styles, techniques, and individual voices coming together to form a cohesive and awe-inspiring narrative. Interactivity is a key element of the exhibition, inviting visitors to try their hand at tagging the wall during their visit.
LIVE Electro Acoustic DJ Set
by CRITICAL BREAKS Alum Zane Rodulfo
12-1 pm
Experience a curated fusion of rhythms rooted in Jazz, Hip-Hop, R&B, Afro-Caribbean, and Contemporary Electronic Music by CRITICAL BREAKS Alum Zane Rofulfo. This Live DJ set will usher in an atmosphere of dancing, celebration, and unity — setting the stage for an unforgettable day of community and artistic expression.
Note: Included with Block Party Registration.
Work In Process
BRICKS: A 20-YEAR MUSIC TOUR OF RETROACTIVE-REPARATIONS
by CRITICAL BREAKS Artist Charlene Jean
3-4 pm
Experience the work of CRITICAL BREAKS Artist in Residence Charlene Jean. BRICKS engages audiences with an archival inspired work that details the history-repeating shared injustice of “buried” towns. BRICKS considers the broken promises of gentrification and reimagines the biblical story of Jericho as a communicable work strike to alleviate shared suffering, particularly of our Black ancestors and our Unhoused.
Note: BRICKS is currently at capacity. Please join the Waiting List here to be informed when a ticket becomes available. We also invite you to arrive no earlier than 30 minutes in the case a ticket becomes available.
Choreo Co-lab Info Session
4-5 pm
Facilitated by Hi-ARTS Program Manager Joyous Pierce and Program Associate Robyn Ayers, learn more about our new program Choreo Co-Lab. This information session will provide details on our new Choreo Co-Lab program, how to be involved and invite you to participate in our upcoming Movements of the Diaspora Masterclass Series, taking place later this month as a part of OPEN HOUSE.
Note: Included with Block Party Registration.
Artist Residency Info Session
5-6 pm
Are you interested in becoming a CRITICAL BREAKS or SKY LAB Artist at Hi-ARTS? Join our Artist Residency Info Session more about both of these residency programs, the application process, and best submission practices. Bring your questions and curiosities! Facilitated by Program Manager Joyous Pierce and Program Associate Robyn Ayers. Note: Included with Block Party Registration.
BLOCK PARTY is taking place as part of Fall 2023 OPEN HOUSE. Kicking off in September 2023, OPEN HOUSE will begin with a Block Party featuring a Live Acoustic Electric DJ set by CRITICAL BREAKS Alum Zane Rodulfo, followed by a Work in Process of BRICKS by Charlene Jean, OPEN HOUSE will feature local vendors and artists and serve as a community gathering and celebration. In the weeks that follow, we will engage our community with dance, music, and much more! All of this will take place from our home at El Barrio’s Artspace PS109 in East Harlem! Please join us in September.