June 28, 2008 Janette Kennedy Gallery Dallas, TX
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June 28, 2008 Janette Kennedy Gallery Dallas, TX |
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Painting by Kathryn Petroff girlShow |
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It doesn't take a genius to figure out the amount of talent in Dallas right now, especially attending ArtLoveMagic's most recent event. ALM's girlShow at South Side on Lamar was unique; a tribute, a highlight, and a spotlight on the specifically female talent in Dallas. Artists, musicians, and spoken word poets from the Metroplex made this one of the most successful ArtLoveMagic events. And there was little room to wonder why. The gallery featured the incredible works of oil painter and muralist Kathryn Petroff, painters Melody Hay, Sunny Raschke, Andie Collard, and crafts of Cheryl Whitehouse. Maggie Smith (right image) rocked the mic with her passionate spoken word, and the interactive art projects brought out the creator in everyone. Patrons could get their photos taken with the talented photographers Dee Hill and Sherry Smith, whose poetry through image captured many a tender moment throughout the night. |
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ArtLoveMagic event has an air of, well, magic around it that both brings
much needed attention to local artists, as well as to local causes.
girlShow had the unique opportunity to raise fundes for Zion Gate
recording studio, whose founder was recently killed in brutal robbery,
leaving his wife and two children under financial strain. Photography by
Maryam Khosravipour supported the Third World Children's Fund, which
sends money, medicine, and food to the world's most vulnerable kids.
Proceeds from the event also went to helping ArtLoveMagic fund its
non-profit status, with the goal of bringing more compelling artists to
the forefront for years to come. |
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 Janette Kennedy Gallery in South Side on Lamar |
Throughout the night, the stage rotated with Dallas' best in local female musicians. Iris Leu once again blew the crowd away with her ethereal piano and vocals. The Watchers, a new band formed by singer Deborah Driscoll of Starfire Station and singer-songwriter, Delphi, rocked the stage with their political act. Newcomers to ArtLoveMagic's music scene included 15 year old Cherise Simon and 21 year old Jamie Reeves. These young woman stunned us all with their incredible talent and beautiful songs. | ||
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girlShow was a tribute to voices that don't often get heard, causes that need attention, and most of all, the importance and expanse of creativity in the Dallas area. Art knows no gender, and passion transcends labels a these events, but I must say it made me proud to have that second X chromosome and stand next to my sisters in song and art. |
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By
Cheryl Anderson
