September is Gospel Music Heritage Month! Let’s celebrate the contributions of this genre of music that has influenced music worldwide. In June, 2008, dual legislations passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate designated September as “Gospel Music Heritage Month”. The mission is to educate and celebrate the art form and rich heritage of all genres of gospel music through word and song. In 2008 Congresswoman Sheila Jackson (D-Texas) and Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark) led the passing of a resolution in declaring each September as Gospel Music Heritage Month. The 5th Annual Evolution of Gospel celebration will be held on September 16, 2013 at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D. C. at 8PM. Congratulations to Atty. Ron Magnus (DC) and all of the promoters and supporters of this historic occasion. Plan to attend! Let’s Celebrate!
Portrait Workshop with Sofía Luz Pérez and Cayetano Valenzuela
Portrait Workshop with Sofía Luz Pérez and Cayetano Valenzuela
Join us for a two-part workshop with exhibiting artist Sofía Luz Pérez and Syracuse artist Cayetano Valenzuela. In this workshop, Cayetano Valenzuela and Sofía Luz Pérez will share their own practices and processes in making a portrait/self-portrait and ask participants to create a portrait or self-portrait. The emphasis of the portrait should be on identity and cultural background/ancestry, but they encourage everyone to delve into any part of themselves or the person they are drawn to portraying. This is a free workshop with limited space available. We ask that you attend both sessions. Art supplies will be provided and you are welcome to also bring your own.
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