ARTSPEAK RADIO with Elaine McMilian, Mark Allen, and Julie Valdivia

Wednesday August 16, 2017

ARTSPEAK RADIO host/producer Maria Vasquez Boyd talks with singer/songwriter Elain McMilian, KC Conjure Shop owner Julie Valdivia, and multi-discipline artist Mark Allen.

Elaine McMilian is a vocalist and writer from Independence, Missouri. She sang her first solo at age 5 and continues to perform a variety of musical genres as a solo artist and in various groups. She self-produced two albums of original songs, “Insomnia,” and “The Messenger.” McMilian received a BA in English-Creative Writing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She writes essays and poems, which can be found on her blog, Along the Way, and is working on a memoir.

Julia Valdivia Owner of K.C. Conjure Shop- Purveyors of providence, good luck, readings, custom spiritual work, classes, conjure supplies, candles, oils, waters, and more. Located at 1620 Locust St. Suite 400 Kansas City MO, 816.756.5551
www.kcconjure.com

Mark Allen -SOLANOIR is a collection of events hosted in the Crossroads Arts District of Kansas City in preparation for the Great American Solar Eclipse cutting across on August 21st. Mural artists will be traveling from around the country and the world to transform the Crossroads into the Next Great American Art Hub. Other art exhibitions, performances, musical acts, and events are listed on their website: SOLANOIR.COM and Instagram @solanoir
FEATURING:
MARK ALLEN, LAURA TREAS, MOLLY BALLOONS, CHERYL EVE ACOSTA, STUDIO A, MCK BRANDS , C ANNMANN NELSON, ANDREA MARIE LONG, SARAH NELSEN, KATIE LEE BRIDAL, MUNELLE DE VIE, JOHN PAUL ATAKER

We have nearly two dozen buildings that are primed and ready to go be painted all across the Crossroads Arts District. The week and weekend leading up to the Eclipse, we are celebrating this truly incredible Arts District and really putting it on the map as an art-rich destination with a strong street art presence. In a week’s time, we hope to transform the facade of the Crossroads Arts District and focus our collective cultural identity.

Participating Muralists
National/International Artists
Ackzilla! & Annavee . Alex Senna . Jake Merten . Justin Wagher . Madman . Phyber . Registered Artist
Sebastian Coolidge . Ten Hundred . They Drift . Wiley

Local Artists
Ape . Evan Jackson . Jamie McClead . Kevin “EFG” Perkins . Moniker the Monster . Munden
Sabertooth Thomas . Sike . Thomas “Pigsty” Woodward . Zach Laman

Mural Painting
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
10:00am 8:00pm
504 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO, 64108
On-Going Throughout the Day:
Multiple artists will be working on their murals across the Crossroads
Check out our interactive Map to see where the walls/murals are at and which artists are painting them!

FACES // Mark Allen + Kat Moss
•Thursday, August 17, 2017
•5:30pm 8:30pm
Free to the Public

Mark Allen and Kat Moss present “FACES,” and exhibition of original paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and film.
This will be Kat Moss’s first exhibition of her art, which features contour and blind contour portraits of friends, self-portraits, and photographs through the lens of a model, actress, and artist. She is inspired by Jenny Holzer for her feminism, poetry, and aesthetics.
Mark Allen will present his latest work from 2017, featuring large scale paintings, underwater photographs, portraits, and other art from his personal vault. Much of his recent work from the past few years has featured Kat Moss, as his muse and creative collaborator.
A scene from their debut short film , “Alice Through the Shattered Glass” featuring Kat Moss and co-directed by Morgan Cooper (Cooper Films) and Mark Allen will also be on display.
Earlier Event: August 17
Mural Painting
Later Event: August 17
Artist & Sponsor Kick-Off Party

On Friday August 18th, The Gown Gallery will open their doors to their newly renovated 7 East Event space for an Intergalactic Fashion Exhibition of Design and Photography.
Curated by Garment Manufacturer Laura Treas, 12 fashion designers will present their original garments, jewelry, and accessories in a live model exhibition open to the public. Underwater photographs by Mark Allen will also be on display.

This unprecedented event is a unique twist on a fashion show, ditching the runway for a more up-close-and-personal viewing experience. Wine and special plates by Affäire will also be available in their ivy-shaded courtyard.
Mural artists will also be live-painting the East-facing exterior wall during the event, commissioned by Botwin Commercial Development. A live musical performance will accompany the artist and viewers to cap off the evening.

Arts & Craft Beer Crawl
Saturday August 19 3pm –late
Drink beer Decorate you own eclipse glasses!! 220 Certified viewers available
Crossroads Arts District KC
www.solanoir.com

Many of the events taking place during the pre-eclipse weekend will be located in the burgeoning creative Crossroads Arts District.

The map includes locations of participating street art murals/walls, art galleries, restaurants, bars, breweries, music events, and more.

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