Grand Opening Tonight!
This summer, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
(DAVA) will be hosting its newest exhibit, Activate, featuring the art
of DAVA youth, as well as guest artist Tsehai Johnson. The exhibit is
focused on the social problems, including littering, and encourages
patrons to increase recycling and up-cycling efforts. The Activate
gallery opening will be held tonight from 4 – 7:30 p.m.
After researching many local and global issues, DAVA youth have chosen
to select littering as part of this summer’s gallery exhibit. Activate
not only explores ideas of social practice and conscience, but also
encourages people to increase the amount they recycle and up-cycle. The
opening reception on June 12 will kick-off the Activate exhibit, which
not only features artwork by DAVA youth, but also local artist Tsehai
Johnson. The reception will highlight the captivating pieces students
created.
The Activate exhibit raises awareness of the societal issues, including
littering. By encouraging exhibit visitors to increase recycling and
up-cycling habits, the students at DAVA hope to make a positive impact
on the Aurora community.
Opening Reception, Friday, June 12, 4-7:30 p.m.
The exhibit is free and open to the public through August 21, 2015.
Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by appointment.
WHERE:
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)
1405 Florence St., Aurora CO 80010
DAVA staff, students and local artist Tsehai Johnson will be available for interviews and photos.
About DAVA
Founded in 1993, Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) has been building
community through the arts for over two decades. By providing a safe
learning environment for youth ages three to 17, DAVA programs reinforce
21st century life skills, build self-esteem, and connect youth to the
community. DAVA represents a unique combination of arts education and
youth development, demonstrating how quality arts programming during
after-school hours forms a critical framework for long-term youth
success. Each year, DAVA programs impact approximately 1,400 young
people. DAVA is an anchor in the Denver/Aurora community, contributing
to the development of a creative workforce and preparing young people
for lifelong success.
www.davarts.org
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