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Colored Frames Movie Trailer This film shot c. 2007 takes a look back at fifty years in African American Art, Colored Frames is an unflinching documentary exploration of influence, inspirations and experiences of black artiists. Beginning at the height of the Civil Rights Era and leading up to the present, it is a naked and truthful look and exhibition at often ignored artists and their progenies. For additional info click on weblink below. The link is a listing of most of the February 'Colored Frames' screenings in cities near you: Colored Frames February Airings by TV Stations Website: Boondoggle Films Colored Frames

	215 Starling Avenue Martinsville, Virginia 24112 PH: 276.632.3221 FAX: 276.638.3963 Works by Dianne Smith Jan 14 through Feb 25, 2012 For additional info click on link below: PIEDMONT ARTS Due to Hurricane Irene Dianne Smith's Governor's Island Artist Talk was rescheduled for Sunday, September 4th at 2PM. For details click on link below: West Harlem Art Fund Presents Loosely Coupled Artist Talk Dianne Smith Artist Talk on Governor's Island New York

	Gumboot Juba Mixed Media Installation At the Mink Building in Harlem NOW until March 31, 2011 Corner of 126th Street & Amsterdam Avenue   Presented by: West Harlem Art Fund            Juba, Pattin'  Juba or Guiba is the dance (of West African influence) the slaves did on the Southern Plantations, as well as in the Caribbean and Dutch Guiana. The slave owners for various reasons, but mostly the fear of secret messages being sent did not want the enslaved using drums, lifting their feet, etc. Like the South African miners they came up with a rhythmic way to communicate using the hand slapping and movement of the body. The sounds and movements replaced the drums.  The most famous dancer of the time was a free man of color named Master Juba (William Henry Lane). He and Juba has been credited with introducing Tap Dance to American culture. In contemporary culture these kinds of movements can be seen in stepping done by African American and now Latino Greek organizations.  This installation pays homage to Juba, Tap, Gumboot, and African American Fraternity Stepping. The installation is further contextualized with references to African American History. March 6, 2010 New York's visual fine artists struggle with persistent challenges to live, work, show, and sell. Artists, leaders of top arts organizations, and you will tackle a full day of investigation and solutions at NYC:State Of The Art, an unprecedented artist and art industry conference. Have an idea or question? pARTicipate! NYC State of the Art View Event Source: parkingdaynyc.org Remix Repurpose The park Remix Repurpose will be a sculpture garden consisting of artwork made from repurposed items. I will use newspapers, magazines, rope, tape, glue, and junk mail; basically whatever I have will be used. ... HOAST Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour ArtHARLEM presents HOAST2009 The 5th Annual Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour Saturday, October 10 from 12 Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 11 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.