Gusto at the Gallery: Future Curators Showcase Tomorrow’s Artists, Next-Generation Filmmakers and DJs
While getting youth involved in the arts is fairly common, The Albright-Knox has created an innovative program to get youth involved in the process of curating art shows. Future Curators is a weekly after school program for high school students in grades 11 and 12 to learn about the day-to-day work of a museum curator, by organizing an exhibition of artwork by young local artists. Under the guidance of the Gallery’s Education department, fourteen exemplary students work with various staff members and are involved in every aspect of planning the exhibition, from selecting artwork to producing the invitation and planning the opening reception. The program culminates in an exhibition opening May 11, entitled “Almost Famous”, as a part of the Gusto at the Gallery Series. This unique opportunity highlights the work of the next generation of artists, as envisioned by tomorrow’s curators. Related events that evening will include The First Days of Film: Student Film Festival organized by Andrea Mancuso of The Nichols School, as well as DJs, krump and step dancing, and live music. Want to get into the spirit of the season? At 6 PM, there will be an Italian Soda tasting, followed by the band Ice Cream Social.
Pictured: Self in Acrylics, by Valerie Werder.
May 11, 3 – 10 PM Free Albright-Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood, 14222-1096, 882.8700
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