Event

Motown to Def Jam: An Art Gallery Tour

WHAT:

Join us for ArtCrawl Harlem's 5th anniversary with a special tour of Motown to Def Jam. This art exhibition celebrates African-American Music Appreciation Month, highlighting socially conscious music created by recording artists from Chess Records, Stax Records, Motown, Philadelphia International Records and Def Jam. We will tour four galleries in Harlem featuring the works of visual artists paying tribute to the music of Muddy Waters, The Staple Singers, Diana Ross & the Supremes, The O'Jays, Public Enemy and more.

Curated by Souleo

WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2015
Tour: 12 to 4PM
Reception: 4 to 6PM taking place at The Rio II Gallery located in Broadway Housing Communities.

Galleries on Tour:
La Maison d'Art
LeRoy Neiman Art Center
Strivers Gardens Gallery
The Sol Studio

Get ready to explore Harlem's rich visual art scene!

Guided Trolley Tour, Food, Wine and Live Music:
Early Bird Special:$55

Pay $75 to buy a ticket for you and sponsor a community youth with exposure to the rich visual arts in Harlem by way of an educational tour and art workshop. With your support we can expose 100 middle school and high school aged youth in the community.

If you miss the June 15 tour please contact us and we can accommodate your group of 10 or more at a date & time that is best for you before July 26.

Seating is limited you will want to purchase your ticket early! Any questions call (212) 866-7427.

PLEASE NOTE: The tour will start and end at 583 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10031. Parking is available at MPG Parking 570-571 Riverside Drive.

By Subway: Take #1 train to 137 St. City College Station walk over to 135th & Riverside Drive.

By Bus: M5, M11, BX15 and M100.

If you have any trouble finding us, please call 202-262-8840.