“Sewn to Restore” | elegantees runway @W83: Restoring lives one tee at a time

W83 Gallery 150 W 83rd St, New York, NY, United States

"The clothing we wear often is linked to human trafficking. It's estimated that 98% of clothing was made with exploited labor or straight up child labor. As a fashion designer, I take a stand to do the exact opposite of this. For over a decade, my company, Elegantees, has been employing survivors of human trafficking,…

‘Children Become Mirrors’ by Jihoe Koo – Art Exhibit Opening Reception

W83 Gallery 150 W 83rd St, New York, NY, United States

Exhibit opens on Friday, May 24 and runs through Sunday, August 4. 'Children Become Mirrors,' honors the unique perspectives of Jihoe Koo on childhood memories, time, and reflections on self-rediscovery. We hope this exhibition awakens the curiosity of your inner child, brings back the memories, the vulnerabilities, and the joys that lie at the heart…

Of Bucking The Darkness: Artist Talk on Art and Faith

W83 Gallery 150 W 83rd St, New York, NY, United States +1 more

An evening of uplifting conversation between collaborating artists: Corey Hayes, Jennifer Ahn, and Chelsea Horvath-Black. Gallery doors open at 6:30pm with a viewing of the current exhibit ‘Of Bucking the Darkness’ on the ground floor, followed by the Artist Talk in the 5th floor loft at 7:00pm. In conjunction with the current group exhibit of ‘Of Bucking The…

Fisher Center Artists’ Talk & Closing Reception

W83 Gallery 150 W 83rd St, New York, NY, United States

A talk about the exhibit "Show Up & Show Out" | The art, techniques & inspirations | A festive gathering & celebration of 17 artists. Please join us for a conversation between artists, teachers and guests and to see this wonderful and multifaceted exhibition before it closes. We will discuss how the show came together…

“Show Up and Show Out” Art Exhibit Opening Reception by AHRC NYC’s Fisher Center Artists

W83 Gallery 150 W 83rd St, New York, NY, United States

The W83 Gallery and the AHRC New York City Foundation present "Show Up and Show Out", an exhibition by artists who attend the Fisher Center, a day program that serves adults with intellectual disabilities in East Harlem. The interests of the artists span a broad range of subject matter, including portraits, flowers, cartoon characters, famous…

Opening Reception for HUES OF HAITI: Solo exhibit by Ashley Galloway

W83 Gallery 150 W 83rd St, New York, NY, United States

"Hues of Haiti” is a photographic exploration of Haitian values and its influence on the experiences, expressions, and growth of both first- and second-generation Haitian Americans in NYC. Though Black-American and Haitian-American stories are often defined in the media by their struggle between oppression and liberation, expressions of beauty, joy, and resilience flourish throughout these…

Opening Reception for ECHOES OF BELONGING: A Collective Photo Exhibit with Purpose

W83 Gallery 150 W 83rd St, New York, NY, United States

In the realm of art, there exists an extraordinary power to bridge the gaps between cultures, transcending borders and language barriers. The forthcoming photography exhibition, Echoes of Belonging, is poised to capture the essence of diverse communities around the world, and it is a call to embrace unity, and recognize the transformative power of art.…

Opening Reception for DESOLATION | CONSOLATION: Solo Exhibit by Jennifer Ahn

W83 Gallery 150 W 83rd St, New York, NY, United States

Jennifer Ahn explores beauty and brokenness in her abstract paintings, inviting the viewer into emotions and narratives of loss and hope. DESOLATION | CONSOLATION is her first solo exhibit, featuring a body of work that confronts the darkness that surrounds us and points to a light that the darkness does not overwhelm. Register About the…