By Kathy Chouteau
NIAD Art Center’s upcoming exhibition “Poetry is Everywhere” is underscored by one resounding premise: “Poetry isn’t just written words. It’s art. Visual poetry and words are artwork,” according to the center.
The new exhibition is organized by NIAD’s Artist Advisory Committee and is set to open Feb. 8 through March 21 in NIAD’s Main Gallery, 551 23rd St. in Richmond. An opening reception is happening in the same gallery Saturday, Feb. 8 from 1-4 p.m. in celebration of the power and prevalence of poetry as art, said NIAD. It will feature a poetry reading.
Artists participating in “Poetry is Everywhere” include: Shana Harper; Jason Powell-Smith; Evelyn Davis; Mat Van Dongen; Hector Barajas; Peter Harris; Felicia Griffin; Carlota Rodriguez; Yuka Kobayashi; Esmeralda Silva; Jonathan Valdivias; Shantae Robinson; Robin Rakoczy; Jesus Salas; Jorge Guillen; Cassara Wong; Nakiesha White; Heather Hamann; Michael Nuñez; Brandon Harris; Christopher Jimenez-Lopez; Dre’An Cox; Julio Del Rio; Donzell Lewis; Faithe Leyandre; Vanessa Bravo; Samantha Kershnar; Janay Futch; Christian Vassell; Karen May; Sylvia Fragoso; Julie MacDonald; Luis Estrada; Xiomara Rosales; Rachel Huber; and MiaMya Dawson. Take a sneak peek at the artists’ work here.
According to its website, NIAD is a progressive art studio for adult artists with developmental disabilities.
For more information, contact NIAD Art Center at 510-620-0290 or www.niadart.org.