Check out the first annual

HAITIAN ART BEAT!

November 4 Opening Reception 7pm- Until…

Nov. 4 – Dec. 24

For Immediate Release

 Miami –   A groundbreaking display of Haitian craft and art opens Nov. 4 to benefit grassroots movements in post-earthquake Haiti.  Sponsored by Konbit for Haiti, and curated by Jeff Rogers of Epple Seed Arts, in association with Beyond Borders, Haitian Art Beat hopes to raise $5,000.00 to help people build movements in Haiti and abroad to liberate themselves from isolation and oppression.  Proceeds will also be used to continue trade with Haitian artists and to promote artistic exchanges between Haiti and the United States.

Featuring works created since the January 12, 2010 earthquake that devastated Haiti, this exhibition showcases works by artists from the artist’s community of Croix des Bouquets.  This village, just outside Port-au-Prince, is internationally known for its steel drum sculpture art.   Turning discarded oil drums into expressive and sometimes whimsical art provides sustainable income for hundreds of families in the Croix des Bouquets community.  Haitian metal art is expressive and painstakingly detailed artwork evoking images of everyday life, historical events and religious interpretations , including voodoo influences, dominant in Haiti’s African-inspired culture.  Also featured are works in paper mache, carved wood, painted earthquake rubble and more.

“In a time when we hear so much negative news from Haiti, Haitian Art Beat showcases and celebrates the most beautiful aspects of Haitian life and culture through art.  The November 4 opening reception will feature live Haitian music and is free to the public.  It will be an evening of beauty, live music, drink, food, and fun which should not be missed.” says Jeff Rogers of Epple Seed Arts.

Times:  Opening Reception:  11 / 4 / 11:   7 pm – 11 pm

Exhibition Hours :  11 / 4 – 11 / 24:  Wed.- Sat. 10 am – 4 pm and by appointment

Contact Information:

Epple Seed Arts:  Jeff Rogers, 305 439 4540:  j.rogers@beyondborders.net (For press contacts, more information on exhibit or private showings.)

Konbit for Haiti:  Athena Jones, 786 358 0565:  info@konbitforhaiti.org (For more information on location and hours.)

Location:  Konbit for Haiti

521 NE 81^st Street.  In Biscayne Plaza shopping Center off 79^th Street

Private showings can be arranged by phoning Jeff Rogers of Epple Seed Arts at 305 439 4540.

Epple Seed Arts

Konbit for Haiti

Haitian Art Beat — hi-res art, etc. (zip)