In collaboration with Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, Outpost for Contemporary Art is excited to present INTERSECTION 2009; a multi-sited public installation project that brings artistic interventions into the heart of Eagle Rock’s business community at the intersection of Eagle Rock and Colorado Boulevard in Northeast Los Angeles.

Participating artists include: Edith Abeyta, Carolyn Castaño, Terry Chatkupt, Ken Ehrlich, Christopher Genik & Christopher Michlig, Taft Green, Michael Gullberg & Jennifer Rowland, David Jones & Kelly Marie Martin, Jared Nielsen and Edward Pine Stevens.

The curatorial aim for INTERSECTION 2009 is to consider the implications the economy is having on the business community in Eagle Rock, using a recent NY Times article, entitled “When the Next Wave Wipes Out,” as a starting point for inspiration and critique. Through a proposal-based process, Outpost for Contemporary Art asked artists to consider a series of questions: What value do artists bring to a neighborhood? Can an economic crisis bring a community together in the spirit of service and support? Can artists be asked to apply their creativity to find useful solutions for businesses?

More information about the individual projects is posted here.

Opening Reception + Self-guided Walking Tour
Saturday, June 6
1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

6375 N. Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA 90042

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For more info, visit http://www.outpost-art.org/

via EM Staff, 2 June 2009 11:33am | |