HAWK: Celebrating 100 years of Vivian Ayers

Thu Aug 03 2023 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm

Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Rhimes Performing Arts Center | Los Angeles

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Publisher/HostThe Debbie Allen Dance Academy
HAWK: Celebrating 100 years of Vivian Ayers
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Celebrating 100 years of creativity, inspiration, fight and faith.
About this Event

Join us as we celebrate cultural activist and American classicist, Vivian Ayers' 100th birthday with the republishing of her NASA recognized epic, Hawk (1957), showcasing never before seen book illustrations by world-renowned artist and educator, John T. Biggers.

Accompaning artists include Karon Davis, Sara Golish, Kathryn Garcia and Peyton E. Burnett.

Live poetry readings by Debbie Allen, Jesse Williams and Alexis Floyd.

Live performances by Cory Henry, Brandon O' Neal, Emily Carr, and Simone Bonet.

Opening reception begins at 11am. Exhibit on view through October.

Limited edition release of Hawk (1957), republished by Clemson University, will be available for purchase.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Rhimes Performing Arts Center, 1850 South Manhattan Place, Los Angeles, United States

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