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Making Political Art: Expression of a Movement

Oakland Art Murmur convenes Bay Area artist/activists Mark Harris, Sawyer Rose, Leslie Dreyer, and panel moderator/facilitator Jeff Kelley, art critic

“Making Political Art: Expression of a Movement” brings together renowned Bay Area artist activists in a panel discussion, moderated by Oakland-based art critic Jeff Kelley. Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 6pm-8pm at The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room, Oakland’s Uptown District, 2523 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 .

"Making Political Art: Expression of a Movement" marks the debut of OAM's quarterly speaker's programs. Join OAM for a panel discussion with noted Oakland-based art critic, author, and curator Jeff Kelley, panel moderator; mixed media artist and activist Mark Harris; Sawyer Rose, sculpture, installation and social practice artist; and Leslie Dreyer, tactical art, media spectacles and unsanctioned installations creator. At The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room in Oakland’s Uptown District. Enjoy a special coffee reception immediately following.

Art in Oakland and the Greater Bay Area has long been a tool for activism—from political posters to social movements. In this first speaker event of Oakland Art Murmur’s new series, we ask important questions about the confluence of art and politics, such as ‘How do deep divisions in our political scene affect the way we view art today?’ ‘Should we perceive political art differently; and if so, through what lens?’ Limited Tickets: In advance $15/per person; $20/per person at the door, subject to availability. Information/ticket purchase https://oaklandartmurmur.org/speakart/


Date & Time

June 5, 2019

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Location

The Crown: Royal Coffee Lab & Tasting Room - 2523 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612 2523 Broadway Oakland 94612 CA US

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(510) 343-6040

$15/per person; $20/per person at the door

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