Behind The Ink Screening & Book Release Event

1520 South Tryon Street,Charlotte NC 28203

07 December, 2021

Description

A screening of the documentary film “Behind The Ink” and Book Release Event presented by Creating Exposure Through The Arts (501c3) Join us to view BEHIND THE INK, a first-of-its-kind film put together by local Charlotte, NC students and creatives with the mission of exploring untold narratives of those who are inked. Presented by Creating Exposure Through The Arts,[a 501c3 non-profit organization], sponsors include Arts & Science Council, Hygge, That's Novel Books, and Reemprise Fund. Born out of a student-led photo exhibit, the 32 minute documentary explores tattoos, and what some may call “artistry and body art.” It covers the “whys” of personal canvases straight from the source, while also capturing the journey of a young lady from the Dominican Republic who receives her first tattoo from former VH1 Black Ink Crew reality star tattoo artist/entrepreneur Crystana “Dutchess” Lattimore. Charlotte Latin High School Alumni and former NBA star Anthony Morrow, a tattoo enthusiast, also shares his knowledge of the art form and personal stories of his tattoo journey. This documentary was produced and shot in Charlotte North Carolina by Creating Exposure Through The Arts students and instructors. Through a series of photo workshops, young creatives age ranging from 13 – 30 captured digital images and video of professional athletes, stay at home moms, corporate professionals and residents from cities in North and South Carolina who all have one thing in common ... Ink (tattoos). Select images were included in the BEHIND THE INK Coffee Table Book which is on currently on sale and will be available at the event along with t-shirts and hoodies. Proceeds from the book and merchandise sales continue to help CEA build on almost 20 years of teaching students photography, mentorship and empowerment through the arts. In addition, CEA will also donate proceeds to the Marcus Washington Jr National Youth Leadership Explore STEM Forum Fundraiser, helping an 11 year old student participate in an immersive learning program at Wake Forest University. Donations and merchandise purchases are welcomed via our website; http://www.creatingexposure.com/donate http://www.creatingexposure.com/new-products Creating Exposure Through the Arts is a 501c3 non-profit organization that educates, empowers and mentors youth by providing opportunities of exposure to artistic expression. Creating Exposure through the Arts (C.E.A.) is located in Charlotte, North Carolina designed create opportunities of exposure through the  arts.  Young artists will learn to be proficient in their craft under the supervision of professionals and volunteers.