Spring Break
There once was a rebellion
MARGE WEIMER - Contributing Writer
Issue date: 11/17/08 Section: Spectrum
Along with the "I Dream" project and the efforts being made by T.O.W.A.R., Gallery5 will be hosting a socially conscious exhibit called "Repressed IV: May Day." The exhibit opens May 1, coinciding with International Worker's Day, which remembers those who have struggled with unjust working environments.
"Right now, we're accepting submissions for May Day," Yates said. "We're looking for anyone who is interested in getting involved early to help us throw around some ideas."
In addition to these projects, Khodabandeh and Yates developed a library at Gallery5 that is open to the community. The library, Lucent Phoenix, houses books on social issues, art, urban development and non-profits.
"Gallery5 has been going for three years and (the) Art Walk has thrived around (Gallery5) as well as other galleries, but basically it's just the one event once a month," Yates said. "We thought it would be good for the galleries to think more about what they had to offer the community."
Khodabandeh and Yates think a large volunteer base will help spread their message more successfully.
"The more people that are mobilized, the more successful the message will be," Yates said.
For more information visit http://gallery5arts.org and http://www.thereoncewasarebellion.org
"Right now, we're accepting submissions for May Day," Yates said. "We're looking for anyone who is interested in getting involved early to help us throw around some ideas."
In addition to these projects, Khodabandeh and Yates developed a library at Gallery5 that is open to the community. The library, Lucent Phoenix, houses books on social issues, art, urban development and non-profits.
"Gallery5 has been going for three years and (the) Art Walk has thrived around (Gallery5) as well as other galleries, but basically it's just the one event once a month," Yates said. "We thought it would be good for the galleries to think more about what they had to offer the community."
Khodabandeh and Yates think a large volunteer base will help spread their message more successfully.
"The more people that are mobilized, the more successful the message will be," Yates said.
For more information visit http://gallery5arts.org and http://www.thereoncewasarebellion.org
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