Fusion NY
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GETTING TO THE ROOT OF THINGS
The West Harlem Art Fund is embarking on a new journey. We will produce engaging interventions, panel talks, tours, thematic series and exhibitions that are more immersive. Getting to the root where all life matters. Connecting with others in mutual exchanges — fostering growth and cultural appreciation versus appropriation. We wish to…
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PHOTOS FROM BREAKFAST PANEL ONE
The West Harlem Art Fund in partnership with Iconic Linx had a great time at the Red Rooster for FUSION NY. Our panelists were wonderful. There was a spirited conversation that considered some provocative ideas and solutions that dealt with the issue of diversity in the creative arts world. WBAI Radio will air the entire…
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WHAF BRINGS FUSION NY TO HARLEM FOR ARMORY 2016
FUSION New York is a thematic event series comprised of art exhibitions, panels, a jazz concert, and tours during Armory Week 2016. FUSION is more than an art event, it’s an innovation platform that explores the need for injecting more diversity in the creative industries. Facilitators for this event will be sourced from…
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WEST HARLEM ART FUND BENEFIT CELEBRATION
The West Harlem Art Fund is celebrating 18 years of producing great public art works throughout New York City. We are asking you to support us with our first dinner benefit on Wednesday, February 10th 2016. This event in Harlem will kick off our year with art & lifestyle programs. Our benefit will salute Old…
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FUSION NY 2014 VIDEO
This mixed media installation premiered at FUSION NY 2014. An outdoor installation with sculpture by artist Dianne Smith is being planned with the City of New York for 2015. Some of the sculptures will incorporate black and white photographs and sound. Imitiation of Life is curated by Savona Bailey-McClain
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Images from FUSION NY 2014
FUSION NY 2014 Artists and curators of color made a powerful statement during Armory Week. They propelled themselves in the midst of Armory and the results were amazing. The best is yet to come. Congratulations to all of the artists. Lead Curators & Producers: Savona Bailey-McClain and Yves Marie Vilain Participating Curators: Ina Archer, Badder…
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The Bronx will be represented at Fusion NY
LADY K-FEVER is an Inter- disciplinary Artist, Curator, Social activist, Photographer/Journalist, who was born and raised in Canada. She now lives in The Bronx. She began her career in the 1990’s on the streets as a skateboarder in Vancouver, Canada. In 1993, she was invited to create an installation with Riot Grrlz for ‘Artropolis 93’…
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Gallerist Richard Beavers joins Fusion NY
Richard Beavers is a seasoned art professional with over fourteen years in the art industry. He is the owner of House of Art Gallery in Brooklyn, New York established in 2007. He has worked with numerous private and corporate clients and often provides guidance and information related to art investments and art education. Richard has…
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Meet Artist Yasmin Hernandez
Brooklyn-born and raised Puerto Rican artist Yasmin Hernandez’ work is rooted in struggles for personal, political and spiritual liberation. Her on-going project Bieké: Tierra de valientes combines oral history, painting, installation and video to explore the struggle for peace and justice in Vieques after decades of US Navy bombing maneuvers. Her 2011 mural Soldaderas, honors…
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FUƧION NEW YORK
FUƧION NEW YORK is an engaged, curator-driven art show. The organizers will produce up to 16 curatorial experiences for the public at the Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center. Our show will explore what it takes to live and express oneself as a full human being. Technology has not only changed our lives forever…
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West Harlem Art Fund 