Touched: Artists & Social Engagement
June 24 – September 2
Opening reception, Saturday, June 23, 7-9 p.m.
This exhibition features artists who teach or have taught in the Armory’s art education programs and whose art explores engagement with social issues. The artists have been touched by theirpassion for socially relevant themes, and by their experiences teaching art to children and youth. Artists included in the exhibition are Kim Abeles, Edgar Arceneaux, Lynne Berman, Nancy Buchanan, Bia Gayotto, Joel Glassman, Olga Koumoundouros, Rodney McMillian, Katherine Ng, Mark Niblock-Smith, Davis & Davis, Ed Coolidge, Shirley Tse, and Liz Young. On Saturday, July 28th at 8 p.m. there will be a special public reading by socially active writers Riua Akinshegun and Gloria Alvarez, both of whom have taught at the Armory. "Use Value" by Nancy Buchanan and Carolyn Potter, will incorporate visitors' donations of the following, which will form a visual display, and be distributed to local charities including AIDS Service Center (infants and babies), All Saints Church (homeless meal program), and My Friend's Place (helping homeless teens):

Shoes (especially larger men's sizes) and socks; Clothing (especially larger men's sizes); Belts, bras, Books and magazines of all reading levels; Backpacks, School Supplies: Book Bags, Binders, Paper, Pens, composition books; Datebooks and Calendars; Hygiene Supplies (travel size shampoo, razors, toothbrushes, deodorant); Art Supplies (paint, crayons, construction paper, art pencils, glue, glitter, yarn, sketchpads); Board Games, Canned food such as tuna, chili, soups, vienna sausages, fruit, and vegetable; razors, small size toiletries, men's socks; new baby things, diapers, formula, wipes, etc.

The show is organized by Noel Korten, artist and former Director of Exhibitions at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery. On view in the Caldwell Gallery.