Hope Lives: Artists of the Lower East Side - Opening Reception November 5, 2009

Opening Reception: Thursday, November 5th, 6 – 8pm
Exhibition on View: November 5th – December 17th

Hope Lives at The Educational Alliance Art Gallery features artwork by artists who are long time residents of the Lower East Side. These artists have weathered the economic and social changes of the neighborhood. They have chosen to stay in this culturally and historically rich neighborhood, while others have moved on to the more popular “art neighborhoods” such as Soho and Williamsburg.

Artists featured in the exhibition include: Deborah Holcombe, William Holton, Katherine Jackson, Tim Lomas, Jill London, Tim Milk, Paul Nowell, Orange and April Vollmer.

In conjunction with Hope Lives, there will be special events including gallery talks and a special visit to the artists’ studios on Saturday, November 14th (2pm-4pm) to catch a glimpse into the working methods of artists Katherine Jackson and April Vollmer. Both artists are long time residents in the same building on Eldridge Street. Jackson will show and discuss her glass-and-LED constructions; Vollmer will discuss and show the wood block process she uses to create delicate images. ($15 admission, to pre-register call: 646-395-4235)

Hope Lives will run from November 5th to December 17th, 2009 at The Educational Alliance Art Gallery. The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. The Educational Alliance is located on the Lower East Side at 197 East Broadway between Jefferson & Clinton Streets. (Subway: F, D, J, Z, M; Buses: M9, M14A, M15, M22)

This exhibition is made possible, in part, with funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

Official Website: http://www.edalliance.org