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There are so many reasons to celebrate Colored Criticism as we close out 2022! Our community continues to grow and connect people of color in the arts, as well as allied supporters. Some highlights include:
Expanding our organizational BoardReceiving grant funding from New York State Council in the ArtsSharing the latest in art through our newsletter The Color EditEnjoying Passion Fruit Dance Company at our Holiday PartyScreening our short doc Carnival Queens at the Auntyland Film Festival
We can’t wait to see you in 2023. Support …
I get the feeling that everyone is sneaking away based on the out of office messages and Instagram feeds from this month. Folks are taking some time off, whether it’s a staycation, long weekend, or a long-overdue trip abroad.
Carnival season is unfolding in the Americas – but it’s more than just a party. These communities have banded together to create something out of nothing through mutual aid. Isn’t that the definition of art?
It’s all about the Black moms. Cool art moms Faith Ringgold and Emma Amos have been celebrated in recent retrospectives. As I read more about both, their imprint on following generations is as striking as their work.
Colored Criticism is celebrating our 5+1 Birthday! That means that we’ve worked through five years and one pandemic to center people of color in the arts. So this year, we’re looking back and dreaming forward.
It seemed like we might not make it to another season of celebration, but we’re here for Juneteenth and Pride. From city streets to county fairs, our communities are coming alive, with parties open to all.
We stand in active support of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
This month is designated to celebrate AAPI culture, but is overshadowed by hate crimes. These communities deserve safety and respect, as all of our nation does.
The failed Capitol coup isn’t a break in our reality, it’s a continuation of our history. But a revisionist approach to art history makes the sight of white violence unbelievable even in real time.
Perception is a tricky thing. What seems reasonable or fashionable one minute can appear out-of-touch the next. I’ve watched with amazement and a fair amount of skepticism as our country’s perceptions changed over the summer.
Naming is a way to define an experience, but our lives are more complex than any words. Here are some style guides to keep the conversation flowing. Luckily, we have our entire lives to keep learning from each other!
I’m an art critic, so I get a lot of press releases. My inbox is usually flooded with messages about acquisitions, initiatives, and programs aimed at “diversity” in the arts. As our country burns with righteous anger, I received nothing.
I’ve been watching closely as #CancelEverything becomes real. I’m clearly not a doctor, so I can’t help you with testing or public policy. But I have some suggestions on how to make the best of a mandatory COVID-19 staycation.