Ekphrasis
Ekphrasis: Poetry & Music Inspired by Visual Art
and OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2-6:00 pm
ARTSPACE HARTFORD GALLERY (SKIP to Parking Instructions)Enjoy the performances from 2-4pm & view 200+ artworks in the Group Show
Reception and refreshments served thru 6pm
"Ekphrasis" is a multi-media overlapping of artistic disciplines. Originally created by poet and artist, Lorna Morris Cyr, Ekphrasis has grown into an entertaining cross-over of unlimited art forms that are different each edition!
2024 PAIRINGS (in no particular order)
Poet Gabrielle Zane with Jena Maki's "To be Seen" and "Waves on the Shore" by Jessica Fallis
Deb Cassidy with "The Gardener" by Michele Fischer-Paul
Musician and Poet, Yvon Cormer, with the artwork of Nigel Wynter & Ashley RK Smith
Ed Lent, Poet Laureate Madison, and Andres Montiel
Ekphrasis is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments and light food will be provided during intermission and following the event. Donations are accepted.
NO Parking in ArtSpace lot. Free PARKING on the street beyond Union Station or in the Union Station paid lot directly across from ArtSpace. Parking is $5 with validation in the ArtSpace lobby. Bring Cash or Venmo.
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INSTRUCTIONS to PARTICIPATE
In the future, additions to the PERFORMANCE ART WEEKEND will be sought. Performance venues, artists, filmmakers, musicians, dance groups, etc. are asked to contact us to expand offerings for the weekend. Included have been a Cinematic Celebration hosted at Real Art Ways. We welcome your ideas!
Pairings change each time for instance:
2024 PAIRINGS (in no particular order)
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| Poet Pegi Deitz Shea with Violet Davenport's "Dance with Pride" |
Julia O'Halloran Faraci with Artist Pierre Sylvain | Amy LaBossiere with "The Scorpion and The Frog" by Tao LaBossiere (1968-2024) |
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| Lorna Morris Cyr with "Eons" by Artist Charleson Agustin |
Poet Rachel Larensen and Artist Suzanne Levy "Sphere Gold" |
Performance Artist John O'Donnell with Mixed Media Artist Eddie Hall |
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| Poet & Operatic Singer, Susan Mardinly with Artist April Quast's "Transformation" and "Borealis Ballet" |
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| Tammy Forner with "Knot" by Artist Gary Jacobs |
Poet Victoria Nordlund with Theresa MacNaughton's "There's a Crack in Everything ..." |
Quadavisthepoet with Annette Womack's "School of Sage" |
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| Spoken Word / Harmonium by Ernest Brute + Object Echo with Artist Lorna Morris Cyr "You Really Do Exist" |
Poet and Visual Artist Pegi Deitz Shea with her own artworks including "Leave Taking" |
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| Poet Shou Jie Eng and Artist Kristi Colbert |
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| Poet & Musician Greg Garcia with Photographer Art Backstrom |
Poet Ken Lundquist with Artist Amy LaBossiere |
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| Sharon Smith with Artist John O'Brien |
Angela Siew with "Hunter" and "Explorer by Artist Andres Montiel |
Catman Bill and Christine Chaise Greenwood |
Deb Cassidy with "The Gardener" by Michele Fischer-Paul
Musician and Poet, Yvon Cormer, with the artwork of Nigel Wynter & Ashley RK Smith
Ed Lent, Poet Laureate Madison, and Andres Montiel
Ekphrasis is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments and light food will be provided during intermission and following the event. Donations are accepted.
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INSTRUCTIONS to PARTICIPATE
PERFORMANCE ARTISTS, spoken word, composers, musicians, dancers, videographers and others are sought to share their inspiration LIVE at the event.
You will be given artwork to chose from or you can suggest your own artist or other pairing.
CLICK HERE to sign up (skip the payment portion - there is no charge to perform!)
VISUAL ARTISTS of all media are encouraged to submit work to be considered by the performing artists.
(Images required - Date of dropoff of physical work will be announced)
You will be given artwork to chose from or you can suggest your own artist or other pairing.
CLICK HERE to sign up (skip the payment portion - there is no charge to perform!)
VISUAL ARTISTS of all media are encouraged to submit work to be considered by the performing artists.
(Images required - Date of dropoff of physical work will be announced)
Unique pairings with friends and colleagues are encouraged!
Pairings change each time for instance:
- a spoken word artist or poet reciting an original piece inspired by an artwork that is displayed for everyone to see
- a composer using a painting as inspiration performing with vocals, piano, guitar, trumpet or so many other combinations
- a dancer or troupe depicting several artworks with original choreography or improvisation
- a digital work or video featuring the works of one of our artists
- or spoken word, music and dance all performing together and paired with visual artists of all media
- a composer using a painting as inspiration performing with vocals, piano, guitar, trumpet or so many other combinations
- a dancer or troupe depicting several artworks with original choreography or improvisation
- a digital work or video featuring the works of one of our artists
- or spoken word, music and dance all performing together and paired with visual artists of all media
Click here to see the 25th Anniversary Video Retrospective produced by CT Public Broadcasting!