July 19th – August 7th, 2019 Location: 1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
Opening Night + OPEN MIC: Friday, July 19th | 1310 Gallery | 6pm-10pm Admission: FREE & Open to the Public
Step right up into the provocative world of Niki Lopez & Nikki Detourbutterfly to experience this duo art exhibition featuring new masks and metal works.
Niki Lopez and Nikki ‘Detourbutterfly’ are both South Florida artists and filmmakers. Their many similarities inspired them to explore this unique duo exhibition. Both artists will be showcasing various works including new work from a collaboration with photographer Ethan Dangerwing of Vulture Image.
This will be Niki Lopez’s 11th annual exhibition at the 1310 Gallery – Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts.
Music by : Kulcha Shok + Open Mic
Complimentary cupcakes courtesy of Sweet Tower Novelty Cakes & Confections. Donation cash bar.
Admission is free and open to the public.
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1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 2400 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. 1310 Gallery rotates art exhibitions monthly and also hosts performances and workshops. 2013 Broward New Times “Best Art Gallery of the Year”. The gallery is open by appointment in addition to the Opening & Closing receptions. For further information please call 305-975-6262.
About the producer: Niki Lopez is a multi-disciplined Visual Artist, an independent Graphic Designer, and resident member of the Sailboat Bend Artist Community. A graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
Affiliations include: Spoken Soul Festival Alumni. About 1310 Gallery: A 37 unit live/work art community housing multi-disciplinary visual & performing artist. The Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts hosts monthly shows since 2008.
What’s Your Elephant Art Exhibit to Opens with Compelling Art and Performances
Opening Night + Performance: Saturday, August 18th | 1310 Gallery | 6pm-10pm
Artist Niki Lopez will be curating her 10th Annual Art Show at Fort Lauderdale’s 1310 Gallery. She was recently featured on the People Magazine Investigates: Cults series on the Investigation Discovery channel. There, Lopez shared her story of being raised in an abusive cult that thrived on secrecy, until she and other survivors broke their silence, which ultimately brought down the cult and its leader.
This experience inspired her to create a space in her art to share her “elephant” (an obvious truth that is being ignored or otherwise unaddressed) and to passionately provide opportunities for others to do the same. What’s Your Elephant uses a combination of art exhibits, interactive installations, and workshops to provoke and facilitate discussions unveiling issues like gender, discrimination, and abuse.
Visual Artists:
Adewale Adenle
Artists for Black Lives Matter #a4blm
Cathleen Dean
Cindy Shaw
Jodi Stoner
Kristin Beck
Mary Catello
Naomi Lauren Ross
Natalya Kochak – Niki Lopez
Rene Gordon
Robbi Potter
Stonewall National Museum & Archives (COMMUNITY PARTNER
Susan Buzzi
Tabatha Mudra
Talora Michaels
Teepop
Tina La Porta
Victoria Sheridan
#whatsyourelephant workshop artwork
Wilbert Simpson
Attendees are invited to participate with an interactive installation to share their “elephant.” Lopez will also host a “What’s Your Elephant” workshop at the location of this exhibition’s community partner – Stonewall National Museum & Archives on Thursday, August 2, 2018.Participants will use creative arts in a safe space to reveal individual or societal “elephants” impacting their lives. “It’s about acknowledging it [the elephant] owning it, so that it doesn’t define you,” says Lopez.
Admission is free and open to the public. This exhibition presents materials of a sensitive nature. Viewer discretion is advised.
Opening night will be hosted by poet Rachel ‘Flow Diva’ Finely and include performances byInez Barlatier,Venus Rising, Mystic Mantra Band, May Reign, Dillon, Morgyn Danae, G. Winston James, Charnell Richards and Chelsea Ward. Music DJ Bumi.
Sponsors: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Niki Lopez Creative, 1310 Bandits Collective, Very GTV, Panku Literary and Arts Magazine, TBA, and the 1310 Gallery.
Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council and from the Community Foundation of Broward: Fonda, and H. Wayne Huizenga, Jr. Family Trust Fund, Gary J. Scotto Fun and Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund
Sponsor:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
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2018 Community Partner:
Stonewall National Museum & Archives: Stonewall, our 2018 Community Partner, is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(3) that promotes understanding through preserving and sharing the proud culture of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their significant role in society.
1310 Gallery has the honor to invite you to the November Exhibition.
Layers: A Conscious Transformation of Energy is a collective art exhibition that explores the concept of the layers of life that affect us, from societal structures and social behavior to interpersonal relationships, self-discovery, inner growth and spiritual evolution.
The exhibition focuses on artists’ interpretations of the impact of these various layers on the self and society and the challenge for individuals to embrace the process of self-discovery to consciously transform their lives at the core and, subsequently, the world around them.
Layers stimulate us to question our notions of identity, normality, and the definition of humanity.
The exhibition will include Guest Speakers Dr. Elizabeth Bonnet and Rosa De Lourdes, Presentations by Shayna Saurez and Johanne Rutledge, Musical component by Reina Sang and Sound Meditation by Urban Namaste
Please join us and follow on 1310 Gallery Facebook page for event details:
What’s Your Elephant — (The Elephant in the Room) is an idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored or otherwise unaddressed. The purpose of this exhibit is to provide a safe place for issues and topics that are normally hidden from public view. Through visual and performance art, the artists participating in this event will share secrets and taboos, discussing openly to find solutions for individual and collective emancipation. Attendees are invited to enter the ‘Confessional’, an interactive safe space installation to share their ‘elephant’.
What’s Your Elephant will be hosted by 1310 Gallery residents Niki Lopez, visual artist, & designer, and Alana DaCosta, singer/songwriter.
Visual Artists include: (TBA – #staytuned)
Niki Lopez
Alana DaCosta,
AJ Grossman
Ana Rossi
Cheryl Brown
Macarena Zilveti
Mila Hajjar
Cesca Veo
Lubos Tuzinsky
Chire Regans,
Jose Silva
Yudelka Tavera
Zeal Harris
Artists for Black Lives Matter collective
SunServe Youth
July 15th opening night performances include:
Alana DaCosta
Profound Breath
We’re Weird,
Nephii Love
Adejare A. McMillan
Venus Rising
Feature performance by Venus Rising! Venus Rising is a multi-ethnic women’s drum and dance ensemble dedicated to creating works that uplift and inspire.
This exhibition contains materials of a sensitive nature that may be offensive to some viewers and may not be appropriate for children.
Community Partner: SunServe- SunServe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency serving the LGBTQ community in South Florida. Mission: Recognizing that the entire LGBTQ community has the right to quality care, our mission is to provide critical life assistance and professional mental health services with an emphasis on economically disadvantaged, marginalized youth and senior adults in the greater South Florida metropolitan area.Sponsorsinclude: Broward Cultural Division, Niki Lopez Creative, Very GTV, KR8tiVE Uprising, Crown Wine, Sideways Confections, Itals Vegan, Hemplade and the 1310 Gallery.
Funding for this project is provided in part by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council.
July 15th, is the main night that includes a line-up of performance artist and a feature performance by Venus Rising!
1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 2400 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. 1310 Gallery rotates art exhibitions monthly and also hosts performances and workshops. 2013 Broward New Times “Best Art Gallery of the Year”. The gallery is open by appointment in addition to the Opening & Closing receptions. For further information please call 305-975-6262.
The Elephant: Art + Performance + Community Outreach
Produced: Niki Lopez of Niki Art Studio, Alana DaCosta &at 1310 Gallery
Opening night: Saturday July 18, 2015
Location: 1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
The Elephant – art exhibition is a group arts exhibition featuring work that challenges both artist and viewer to consider their choices about what in our lives, should be revealed and what should be hidden. We want the elephant out in the open so we can find release…
“The Elephant”as in ‘the elephant in the room’ is metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored or going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss, It is based on the idea that an elephant in a room would be impossible to overlook; thus, people in the room who pretend the elephant is not there have chosen to avoid dealing with the looming big issue.
About the producers: Niki Lopez is a multi-media artist. Known for her vibrant color palate, Lopez’s often ‘other-worldly’ art has acheter viagra pfizer been exhibited across South Florida, New York, and California. Lopez is also a Graphic Designer known for her community spirit and avant-garde art shows. Niki is passionate about community & outreach. Lopez has been an integral part of the creation of the 1310 Gallery space located within the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts, where residents create monthly art programs. As Web Master, Niki created the community’s on-line presence, and is a contributor to the 1310 Gallery brand via Social Media.
A resident artist of Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts, Alana DaCosta is a creative rebel. Alana has not received any formal training in visual arts. However, she continues to think out of the box and uses many mediums to share her creative talents. An artist activist, vocalist, musician, and poet whose distinctive sound extends beyond boundaries as she blends neo-soul with reggae, jazz, and a drop of funk. Alana has performed throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean. “My music and art will touch the minds, hearts and souls of people across the world, and will increase
one’s motivation for self-discovery, collective consciousness of one’s purpose, and the desire to live life freely, without regrets.” says Alana, who also has a M.S. in Mental Health Counseling and understands the healing power of the arts. With the drive and passion felt in her music and community art initiatives, there is no doubt, that Alana DaCosta is destined to leave her own mark in our world and make her artistic mission.
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Dates:
July 18th – Opening Night + Performance
July 25th – Drink & Draw More info TBA, Artwalk w/Free trolley service.
July 29th – Panel discussion #What’s Your Elephant.
JOIN US! Exhibit opens Saturday July 19, 2014 7pm-11pm
L’éléphant dans la Salle– (The Elephant in the Room) is an idiom for an obvious truth that is either being ignored, or otherwise unaddressed. The purpose of this exhibit is to provide a safe place for issues and topics that are normally hidden from public view. Through visual and performance art, the artists participating in this event will share secrets and taboos, discussing openly to find solutions for our own individual and collective emancipation. Viewers are invited to enter the ‘Confessional’, an interactive safe space installation to share their ‘elephant’.
L’elephant dans La Salle will be hosted by 2 of 1310 Gallery resident artist Niki Lopez (visual artist & designer), and Alana DaCosta, (singer/songwriter).
L’éléphant dans la Salle: Art + Performance + Community Outreach
Niki Lopezis a multi-media artist. Known for her vibrant color palate, Lopez’s often ‘other-worldly’ art has been exhibited across South Florida, New York, and California. Lopez is also a Graphic Designer known for her community spirit and avant-garde art shows. Niki is passionate about community & outreach. Lopez has been an integral part of the creation of the 1310 Gallery space located within the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts, where residents create monthly art programs. As Web Master, Niki created the community’s on-line presence, and is a contributor to the 1310 Gallery brand via Social Media Alana DaCostais a singer/ songrwiter & activist… 1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 2400 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. 1310 Gallery rotates art exhibitions monthly and also hosts performances and workshops. The gallery is open by appointment in addition to the Opening & Closing receptions. Community Partner: Drag It Out-(501c3), 2014 DaDa National Poetry Slam Team , Boys & Girls Club, and private donors. For further information please call 305-975-6262. 1310 Gallery: 1310 SW 2nd Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 – map1310 Gallery recently recognized in the Broward New Times as “The Best of Art Gallery of 2013
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About the producer: Niki Lopez is a multi-disciplined Visual Artist, an independent Graphic Designer, and resident member of the Sailboat Bend Artist Community. Graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Affiliations include: Spoken Soul Festival Alumna. About 1310 Gallery: A 37 unit live/work art community housing multi-disciplinary visual & performing artist. The Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts hosts monthly shows every third Saturday of the month since 2008.
Deadline for entry: June 14, 2013
Installation dates: July 15-18, 2013
Opening night: Saturday July 20, 2013
Location: 1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts
Open to: all mediums. Paintings, Sculpture, Installation art, Video art, Mixed media.
Submitted artwork should be fit or compliment the theme “Parallels” which can be either conceptual or literal in context :
Some examples:
– A parallel universe or alternative reality is a hypothetical or fictional self-contained separate reality coexisting with one’s own.
-Parallel (n.): A person or thing that is similar or analogous to another
-Parallel (v.): Be side by side with (something extending in a line), always keeping the same distance.
– Parellel lines: two lines in the same plane that, no matter how far they extend, do not intersect with each other.
Submission donation of $25 for up to 10 pieces, payable through paypal (nikilopez@gmail.com)
About the producer: Niki Lopez is a multi-disciplined Visual Artist, an independent Graphic Designer, and resident member of the Sailboat Bend Artist Community. Graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale.
Affiliations include: Spoken Soul Festival Alumna.
About 1310 Gallery: A 37 unit live/work art community housing multi-disciplinary visual & performing artist. The Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts hosts monthly shows every third Saturday of the month since 2008.
Join us for the last chance to see this month long art exhibit: Culture Clash. Do you have a song, a dance, some spoken word, or monologue? Share it with us!
Culture Clash explores how modern influences affect our perspective of unexplored truths and ancient tradition. Art, fashion and aliens. What else do you need?“ Culture Clashgives us a platform to bring diverse groups together and cultivate positive energy,” says Lopez. “I have a different way of approaching art shows and pick art that reflects the vibrancy and energetic aesthetics not always seen in galleries.”
Lopez (Artist & Designer) is also known for exploring the concept of “alien” in her work. To her, alien isn’t just about the cosmos. “We’re all aliens in some way, not just feeling out of place in this new economy, but being transplanted in new surroundings and having new frames of mind. At our root, our ancient knowledge is alien to us, and it’s my job to help people rediscover it.”
Her co-curator, Asanyah Davidson, creative director of the apparel company Circa24 LLC, found a synergy with Lopez’s mission. Her fashion line is described as fierce sophistication, and she’ll reveal her new Grace Jones-inspired evening line on opening night. Opening night performances include: Fashion show by Adjanie and Circa 24; music by DJ Onestar and DJ Lerue; and live performance by Atlanta’s Profound Breadth (who has opened for artists including Flo Rida, B.o.B., Ludacris, New Boyz, Gorilla Zoe, and Bubba Sparxxx.) and Dana DellaCamera of Nakedown
Ask anyone who knows Niki Lopez and the first word they use to describe her is “community”. A founding member of the 1310 Gallery in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, her studio is a meeting place for church pastors, youth workers, LGBT activists, artists, entrepreneurs, singers, poets, and folks just looking to have a good time. Saturday, July 21, she brings all those interests together in “Culture Clash”, the 4th show she has curated at 1310 Gallery.
Lopez (Artist & Designer) is also known for exploring the concept of “alien” in her work. To her, alien isn’t just about the cosmos. “We’re all aliens in some way, not just feeling out of place in this new economy, but being transplanted in new surroundings and having new frames of mind. At our root, our ancient knowledge is alien to us, and it’s my job to help people rediscover it.”
Davidson also teaches fashion design, and encourages her students to be leaders in the field. “Fashion is a vehicle to communicate culture and change a person’s perspective about themselves,” says Davidson. “Sometimes expressing culture leaves people feeling alien from the collective, but being apart also means standing out.”
About the curators: Niki Lopez is a multi-disciplinary visual artist, graphic designer, and art teacher. Her often ‘other-worldly’ art has been featured in local and national publications, as well as exhibited across South Florida. She is an Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Alumni, member of the Broward Arts Guild, and Artspace’s Sailboat Bend Artists Lofts.
Asanyah Davidson is a Fashion Designer born in Clarendon, Jamaica, is owner of Circa24 LLC. as well as Adjunct professor at Ai Miami (Fashion Dept) and Broward College (Continuing Education Dept). Circa24 promises the convergence of simplicity, lush-sophistication and feminine lines that deliver distinction and command attention.
1310 Gallery is located at 1310 SW 2nd Ct. (Middle St.), Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312.Parking: Parking all along SW 2nd court/middle Street, Church parking lot and field across from Fire Museum on West Las Olas, Empty lot directly next lofts along SW 2nd court/middle Street.
1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 2400 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. 1310 Gallery rotates art exhibitions monthly and also hosts performances and workshops. The gallery is open by appointment in addition to the Opening & Closing receptions.
