This seems like a Kansas City-centric post, but not really. It's about a very cool event that may very well be coming to your town, too!
Tomorrow evening is the official debut of the America: Now and Here traveling multimedia art extravaganza. I had the good fortune to get a sneak peek at some of the exhibit tonight at the Leedy-Voulkos Art Center and I was blown away at the quality and variety of art on display.
The exhibition will remain in Kansas City through May 28th and there's a full schedule of free special events that includes music performances, movies, demonstrations, hands-on art activities, yoga classes and much more.
If you're going to First Friday tomorrow in the Crossroads, be sure to check out the America: Now and Here kickoff activities.
Here are some of the photos I took this evening. I apologize for not making note of most of the artists' names, but I hope you'll get the chance to come and see them yourself.
I liked this one because the woman looking at the child beauty queen is herself dressed up with a fancy hairdo.
These sculptures are by Kansas City artist Peregrine Honig.
Be sure to go to the basement to see some installations suited for the relative darkness there.
If you get a chance to experience America: Now and Here either in Kansas City or as it travels around the U.S., definitely take advantage of it! Just look for the distinctive 18-wheelers.
Disclosure: I got the chance to check out this exhibit early because of my company's relationship to the event. However, my opinions are my own.
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