The West Harlem Art Fund (WHAF) will increase access to the “arts” for West Harlem and NYC residents by developing light based and digitally based art works. These works will be shared through their new digi-theater platform and outdoor intervention series. According to Executive Director Savona Bailey-McClain, “In order to better engage local residents with […]
V Line for Everyday Life
Reflective Wearables The V Line is an artistic collaboration developed by Street Artist Lady K Fever and the Curator Savona. The jackets are made from repurposed fabric with reflective or LED lights appliquéd. Reflective prototypes will debut at the Harlem Premiere of Pop-Up Digis at Madiba Harlem January 23, 2015. A team is being assembled […]
HARLEM PREMIERE
On Friday, January 23rd 2015, residents and fellow New Yorkers can view digital art & film at the multi-media venue MIST. This white carpet event is meant to make Harlem glow with technology. Participants would be able to join in our Google Hangout to share their thoughts and give vote on their favorite works. Spirited […]
IYL Project Dutch Kills Greens
As the Co-chair for NYC Light 2015, several public art projects will be produced in 2015. Our theme is access and we want to give artists opportunities to shine. Here is one we are looking forward to seeing and its digitally based. Video by The Fleet Performance by Madeline Irmen The Fleet is a group […]
Introducing Pedro Ramirez
≈ In 2015, during the International Year of Light, we will partner artists together to creative interactive and immersive installations that will draw the public. This young artist is interested in very earthy botanical works as well as clay. I think this is fascinating because you do not see many men outside of landscape […]
ACCESS: ART
Access: Art Interactive Light-Based Gallery @Macauley Honors College The rapid pace of technology has opened new doors for creating 21stcentury art. White walls are crumbling and artists are beginning to taking advantage of these opportunities. Engaging the public and offering them the choice to participate and even shape the focus and direction of art is […]
West Harlem Art Fund announces partnership w/Socially Relevant Film Fest
The West Harlem Art Fund has secured several partnerships both domestically and internationally that will make 2015 one of its most progressive years. Meet our new film partner the Socially Relevant Film Festival New York SR(™) Socially Relevant Film Festival New York (Rated SR) – 2nd edition March 17-22, 2015 SR Socially Relevant Film Festival […]
WEST HARLEM ART FUND 