This week in the arts, hear alumni composers play Music of Today; celebrate Native art with the Burke Museum; hear “The Voice of the Tunisian Revolution”; check out听capstone Photomedia work at the Jake; and get a first look at the month-long Henry residency of Cheradonna Shinatra.
MUSIC OF TODAY: UW ALUMNI COMPOSERS
Friday, May 12, 7:30PM|听Meany听Theater
The 乱伦社区 School of Music and The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) present an听evening of computer music and video by 乱伦社区 School of Music听and DXARTS Alumni composers. The program includes works by听Linda Antas,听Bret Battey,听Donald Craig, Ben McAllister, Ewa Tr臋bacz, and听Nico Varchausky.听
NATIVE ART MARKET
Saturday, May 13, 10AM | Burke Museum
Join the Burke Museum for a celebration of Native art! Purchase original art directly from artists, talk to them about听their work and process, and watch demonstrations. The market features experts in mediums such as woodcarving,听basketry, jewelry, graphic design, metalwork and forging.听100% of proceeds go directly to the artists.
EMEL MATHLOUTHI
Saturday, May 13, 8PM |听Meany Theater
Singer Emel Mathlouthi has been called “The Voice of the Tunisian Revolution.” In 2010, her song 鈥淜elmti Horra鈥� (my word is free) became an anthem for protesters during the Arab Spring. Banned from her country’s official airwaves, she rose to prominence through social media, becoming an international symbol of freedom.听 Her captivating style is lyrical, with powerful rock, oriental and trip hop influences. Named one of world music鈥檚 best musicians of 2015 by PopMatters, Emel Mathlouthi is a unique artist with a powerful message and a voice beyond comparison.
SCHOOL OF ART + ART HISTORY + DESIGN听PHOTOMEDIA SHOW
Through Saturday, May 13 |听Jacob Lawrence Gallery
The graduation show for students receiving bachelor’s degrees from Photomedia. An听MFA Open House will take place the same time as the Friday’s exhibition reception.听
CHERDONNA SHINATRA: CLOCK THAT CONSTRUCT
Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 21 | Henry Art Gallery
This spring, the Henry will host Seattle-based artist Jody Kuehner/Cherdonna Shinatra for a month-long residency followed by a series of performances in the galleries titled Clock That Construct. Cherdonna draws on traditions of feminist and queer performance using her body as a canvas to confront and confuse the social and cultural tropes that constitute the feminine.听