Lines Connecting Lines Exhibition and Artist Gathering

145 Pleasant Street,Malden MA 02148

28 April, 2022

Description

Join exhibiting poets and artists for a gathering and viewing of the "Lines Connecting Lines 2022" exhibition currently on view in Malden. On Thursday, April 28 from 6:30-8:30pm, the public is invited to meet the exhibiting poets and artists featured in "Lines Connecting Lines 2022," an exhibit of poetry & the artwork it inspired. This gathering will include a screening of a video created for the exhibition, opportunities to view the exhibition and speak with artists and poets, and hear a few public poetry readings from select poems. SEE IMPORTANT DETAILS IN "PLAN YOUR VISIT" SECTION BELOW. About the Exhibition: Start with one work of art and allow it to grow and transform into a completely new piece of art in a different medium. It is not a unique idea, but it is one that has proven inspirational time and again. In this case the original art was poems written by local poets that then inspired new works of visual art. The outcome of this collaboration is the exhibit “Lines Connecting Lines” at Gallery UMA (145 Pleasant Street, Malden) opening Thursday, April 7 and on view through June 1, 2022. This exhibit is inspired in part by this year’s Malden Reads book selection “An American Sunrise,” by Joy Harjo. This collection of poems written by Joy Harjo, deal with loss, memory, and the nature of joy and hope. The collection also explores human rights and socio-political equity across American cultures and communities (which is especially relevant to our diverse city of Malden), the values of various indigenous peoples, and the importance of our land and environment. As we step through the portal of the pandemic from the “before times,” we see this collection as a springboard for ideas and conversations that will help us heal and move forward as a community. Curated by: Lisa L. Sears, visual artist, and co-organized with David Chia. The program is made possible in part by a grant from the Malden Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. ________ Header Art Poem excerpt by Christopher Hickey; Artwork by Sharon Santillo, Emily Goldhammer, Jen Moltoni, Ose Manheim, Cassandra Peters, Edward Cardini Participating Artists Susan AltmanEdward CardiniMarilyn DavidsonLinda DolphSarah GerouldSioux GerowEmily GoldhammerJennifer HunterPeg KaneYana LapaixOse ManheimJen MoltoniCassandra PetersChiara PieriSharon SantilloElizabeth ScorselloKelly SlaterStephanie Stigliano Participating Poets Terry E. CarterKathy FischerAnna GeoffroyRobert HayesChristopher HickeyJudah LeblangJulia LisellaJason M. RubinFelicia RyanLisa L. SearsJulian SmithJeff TaylorRachel Woodring Gallery UMA Hours Monday – Wednesday noon – 6:30 pmThursday noon – 8 pmFridays by appointment: 11am – 6 pm. (To make an appointment, please give 24 hours advance notice by emailing [email protected] or calling 781-321-6400, ext. 109.)*Hours are subject to change if there is a rise in Covid cases. Plan Your Visit Schedule of events on April 28 With Covid still uncertain, we will try to manage the people flow in the small Gallery UMA space by offering two adjacent venues (Urban Media Arts, 145 Pleasant Street, Malden and Malden Senior and Teen Center, 7 Washington Street) with various happenings scheduled throughout the two hour stretch from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Advance registration is strongly encouraged, so we can plan for numbers.6:30-7:30pm - check in at either venue. At Gallery UMA, you can view the exhibit in waves of 10-15 people. At the Senior & Teen Center, you can view a film screening featuring images of all the artwork overlaid with recordings of the poems read aloud. 7:30pm-8:00pm - formal gathering at the Senior/Teen Center with discussion and public readings of select poems included in the exhibit8:00-8:30pm - as in the first hour, check out the exhibition at Gallery UMA and/or view the video at the Senior/Teen Center. UMA will provide parking validation stickers for parking in nearby parking lots or garages. Present your parking pass to the welcome desk at either venue to receive the validation stickers.Covid protocols Masks are REQUIRED to be worn at Gallery UMA, as the space is small and it is not possible to maintain a safe physical distance for guests who wish to take full safety precautions.Masks are ENCOURAGED (but not required) at the Malden Senior/Teen Center.Do not attend this event if you are not feeling well or were recently exposed to someone who tested positive for Covid.Eat in Malden For health reasons, we will not offer food or beverages at this gathering - water will be available at both locations. We encourage you to bring your own water container to stay as waste free as possible, but paper cups will also be on hand. We also invite you to "Taste Malden" by dining before or after the gathering at one of our many local restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines at different price points. Reservations are recommended. A listing can be found at https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g41654-Malden_Massachusetts.html Donations Welcome The exhibit and gathering are free to all. However, Urban Media Arts (UMA) welcomes and encourages monetary contributions that will help us host more arts-related events that feature local artists, poets, performers, writers, and other creative contributors. When registering there is an option to donate. You can also donate through our website and at the event. Thank you in advance for your generosity!