Please join us for an artists’ reception and poetry reading to celebrate the opening of Broadsides, an exhibition presented by m.k. contemporary art, which brings together diverse voices from the local poetry scene and pairs their writings with highly accomplished local and regional visual artists. The event will be hosted by Santa Cruz treasure Wallace Baine.

This unique collaboration offers visitors a chance to explore the profound connections between art and poetry. The exhibition was thoughtfully curated by local talents Donna Mekis and Rose Sellery, with the elegant broadside design crafted by Gary Young, Director of the Cowell Press at UC Santa Cruz. The art and poetry worlds collide in this unique exhibition which showcases our community’s extraordinary creativity. Donna Mekis, co-curator, remarked, “the magic of pairing art and poetry is seeing how the two art forms enrich and complement each other. The visual images provide a new perspective and depth to the words, and create an entirely new experience for the viewer/listener.” Rose Sellery, co-curator, added, “the Broadsides exhibition is a testament to the beauty of collaboration. It demonstrates how two distinct art forms can merge to create something greater than the sum of their parts. We invite everyone to come and be inspired by this remarkable fusion of art and poetry.”

Featuring
Visual Artists: Tamera Avery, Ric Ambrose, Gale Antokal, Adon Valenziano, Marti Somers, Robin McCloskey, Harry Clewans, Jay Mercado, Rose Sellery

Poems By: Farnaz Fatemi, Danusha Laméris, Morton Marcus, Deng Ming-Dao, Maggie Paul, Joseph Stroud, David Sullivan, Jeff Tagami, Gary Young

Broadsides is made possible through the generous support of The Humanities Institute (THI) and Special Collections & Archives at UC Santa Cruz, Mark Ong and Side By Side Studios, and Santa Cruz based Community Printers.

About m.k. contemporary art (formerly Curated by the Sea Gallery): m.k. contemporary art has become a prominent hub for contemporary art in downtown Santa Cruz, dedicated to showcasing the work of talented local and regional artists. It serves as a platform for artistic expression and fosters creative connections within the community.

More info at: https://www.mkcontemporary.art/broadsides2023