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REDD LINEN NIGHT

A Visual Arts Event

With a Twist 

 

 

 Painting by Adewale Adenle _________________________________________________________________________________

            Ashé Cultural Arts Center (Ashé) is delighted to announce the third annual Redd Linen Night.  This fabulous event takes place on Saturday, March 29, 2014, from 6-10 p.m., at the center at 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in New Orleans.  It will be a night of extraordinary art and magnificent performances.

            Ashé, established in December of 1998, was born from a collaboration between Douglas Redd (1947-2007) and Carol Bebelle, a visual artist and a writer/consultant, respectfully, who brought to life a place where culture now lives.  An initiative of Efforts of Grace, Inc., Ashé uses art and culture to support community development.  It is a non profit 501(c)(3), that creates and supports programs, activities, and creative works emphasizing the contributions of people of African descent.  Located in Central City, the Center provides opportunities for art presentations, community development, artist support, great performances, and the creation of partnerships that amplify outreach and support efforts.

            In the Big Easy, “linen night” has become synonymous with art showings, particularly in the French Quarter and the Arts/Warehouse District.  The Oretha Castle Haley corridor and Redd Linen Night have joined them, showcasing home-grown visual artists, but with a twist.  Featuring prominent and emerging artists who were mentors, mentees, contemporaries or protégés of Ashé’s cofounder Redd, this affair is more than just an art exhibit.  It is unique in that each visual artist will present a piece of work that will be paired with stunning live, performance art, using music, dance, theater, and more. 

            This fundraiser is a celebration of Redd’s life and visual art work, which has been described as the pivotal graphic influence for many of the African, African American and Caribbean programs and events held in New Orleans as far back as 1970s.  As such, this accomplished graphic artist, sculptor, print maker and jeweler, would have wanted to see his ultimate work, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, sustained. 

           This year's featured artist is Craig Tracy  from Painted Alive Body Painting Gallery in New Orleans.  Stay tuned for the entire lineup, coming soon.

           New this year--we're selling ads for our program booklet.  Breakdown:  $100-full page; $50-half page; $25-quarter page.  Interested?  Call us at (504) 569-9070 or email constancesthompson@gmail.com.

           Add to the excitement. Wear something red! 

ADMISSION : 

   Ages 13 and over:  $20 if purchased between now and Feb. 28.  Tickets are $30 if purchased after Feb. 28.

   Ages 7-12:  $7 if purchased between now and Feb. 28.  Tickets are $10 if purchased after Feb. 28

   Ages 6 and under:  FREE

            Click below to purchase your tickets early and save! 

            For more information, call  (504) 569-9070.

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