Artspace May Happenings
May 3—May 31, 2012
Artspace May Happenings
Join us for a special series of Happenings at Artspace, organized by the Visual Arts Committee, throughout the month of May.
Saturday, May 5, 6–8 PM: Ode to Walter Benjamin.
During our opening reception, come see Colleen Coleman transform Artspace’s long wall through her embodied graphite drawing. The work unfolds over a two-hour period.
Saturday, May 12, 3–10 PM: Illuminated Universe Artist Workshop.
Turn Artspace’s Gallery One into a spectacular night garden of self-illuminated sculptural forms and installations! Artists Hanni Bresnick and M. Michael McElderry will facilitate a one-day workshop for up to 16 participants. Some materials will be provided; participants will receive a list of suggested additional materials to bring to the workshop. Fee $10, free for Artspace members. Email johanna.bresnick@gmail.com to sign up.
Saturday, May 19, 6–9 PM: Night Picnic!
Join the artists behind Illuminated Universe for an exclusive night picnic in Artspace’s gallery-turned-night garden. Bring your own picnic dinner and blanket and join artists and friends for an intimate, unique experience. Cash bar. Email: johanna.bresnick@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 26
4–5 PM: Lightbulb Terrarium Workshop
Amy Coplen and Alisa May will teach you how to make lightbult terraria, just like the ones on view in Agit Crop. Free and open to the public; 15 people maximum. RSVP to info@artspacenh.org with “terrarium workshop” in the subject line. Lightbulbs provided (but bring your own if you have them to spare)!
8–10 PM: Music in the Illuminated Universe.
Organized by artist and VAC member Paul Theriault. Artists performing will be Kryssi Batteline (she plays with tape), Bill Beckett (he plays with the times), and Christopher Mir (playing with identity). Details to follow on our Facebook page.