About this Event
Art on the Ave is a quarterly event at the Madam Walker Legacy Center highlighting visual artists across central Indiana. This quarter, we are excited to feature a multimedia art exhibition and poetry show entitled Nourishing Well: Black Women and the Poetics of Sacred Space curated by Mariah Ivey.
Join us for the Opening Reception!
Thursday, June 6, 2024 | Gallery Viewing 6pm | Poetry Reading 7pm
Synopsis:
Nourishing Well: Black Women and the Poetics of Sacred Space is an exploration of literature, music, and art as critical pathways toward renewal, connection, and intentional care for, by and amongst Black and queer women. While “nourishing well” metaphorically speaks to the notion of Black women finding all they may need within one another, the latter speaks to the power of art in transforming traditional performance spaces into “sacred spaces” that nurture the human spirit. Conceptualized by writer/poet Mariah Ivey’s 2024 MA thesis project, Nourishing Well analyzes the spectrum of Black women’s lived experiences and brings visibility to their stories through poetry, visual art, photography, and film.
Art, film, and photography by: Ashley Nora, JayAmi Sellers, Ayanna Tibbs, Mariah Ivey, D'yshe Mansfield and Deonna Weatherly
Poetry, music, and special offerings by: Chantel Massey, Okara Imani, Gabrielle Patterson, Mariah Ivey, Elle Roberts, Jessica Louise, and Auboni Hart
Vendors Include: Worthy by Nature and Black World Schoolers
This event is FREE with registration and open to the public
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, United States
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