Bridge Detroit covers Detroit legendary artist Charles McGee and the Sacred Spaces project. Read the story on their website HERE.
Bridge Detroit highlights Detroit Sacred Spaces
Ivan Quiñones’ “The Price of Speech” in Rolling Out
Ivan Quiñones II is an emerging sketch artist based in Pontiac, Michigan. During Black History Month, Irwin House Gallery highlights the work of Quiñones in his first solo exhibition, “The Price of Speech.” This new body of work, was inspired by a conversation piece he created at the end of 2022 titled, “Not Your Negro” – which looked at the controversy surrounding NBA player Kyrie Irving. The exhibition includes additional works that address freedoms of speech and the larger systemic issue of silencing voices of truth and protest.
“Ivan’s mixed use of styles and media is both skillful and intriguing. He has a strong sense of self that communicates clearly through his work,” said Misha McGlown, Irwin House Gallery’s director. “We are excited to present his first solo show and to support him in sharing his voice and vision with the world.”
Rolling Out Magazine interviewed Quiñones before the show. Read the full interview HERE.
Black Leader’s Detroit Bless Irwin House Gallery
For Black History Month, Black Leaders Detroit blessed not-for-profits throughout the city by gifting them with surprise grants to push their mission further. On their website they share how Black Detroiters do not lack creativity, viable economic strategies, entrepreneurial zeal, or innovative business models, Black Leaders Detroit aims to diminish the disparities by providing the one thing that has been lacking: financial support.
SEE THE SURPRISE HERE!
Detroit’s “Sacred Spaces” in Rolling Out
“Sixteen Black-owned and operated arts and cultural spaces in Detroit have partnered with the city’s Office of Arts, Culture & Entrepreneurship (DetroitACE) to highlight and cross-promote exhibitions and programs at each location throughout Black History Month. The project, titled Sacred Spaces, invites Detroiters and tourists alike to learn about, visit, support, and follow the venues through February 28, 2023…”
READ THE FULL STORY ON ROLLINGOUT.COM.
In Honor Of John Sims, Love Language celebrates “The Square Root of Love.”
On February 13th, Irwin House Gallery will host an open-mic poetry event honoring John Sims and inspired by his annual Square Root of Lovehe event pairs poetry and the beverage of love – wine – in a space that has been transformed to celebrate Sims and his lifetime of cultural and artistic achievement.
The open mic feature will be led by BWardPoetry, an emmy award-winning poet, community organizer and artist whose passions are rooted in love, vulnerability and healing.
Guests and poets are invited to share their reflections on love, and celebrate and learn about John Sims Projects.
On his birthday, Sims’ life and work are being celebrated simultaneously at Antioch College in Ohio and in Sarasota, FL.
The City partners with Cultural Spaces for Black History Month
The City of Detroit announces its Black History Month programming, including Sacred Spaces. Read about it on their website HERE.
Black History Month @ IHG features Ivan Quinones II and more….
As part of its Black History Month programming, Irwin House Gallery highlights the work of local emerging artist, Ivan Quiñones II in his first-ever solo exhibition, The Price of Speech. The exhibition launches with an open house reception on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 5:00 – 10:00 pm and showcases a new body of work inspired by an intense conversation-piece he created at the end of the year entitled Not Your Negro.
In addition, for Black History Month, Irwin House Gallery’s RED (BLACK & GREEN) ROOM will hold representational works by selected artists including Allen Williams, BAI, Brandi Langie, Bria Erby, Dalejuan, Daniel Parker, Donald Calloway, Elonte Davis, Habacuc Bessiake, Jasmine Graham, Jimmy James Greene, Kayleigh Blevins, Kirah Price, Marlon Ivory, Quadre Curry, Rotimi Godwin, and Shirley Woodson. A John Sims tribute mural, created by Quadre Curry, is also installed through the end of the month, and revolutionary works by Sims will be displayed and screened on the 2nd floor throughout.
Black History Month ushers in Sacred Spaces
Read more about Sacred Spaces and follow Black History Month exhibits and programs throughout Detroit at sacredspaces-tourdetroit.com.
Irwin House to honor John Sims | Bridge Detroit
Irwin House Gallery held a memorial in honor of John Sims earlier this month, but will host another event Feb.13 on what would’ve been Sims’ 55th birthday. Beginning at 6 p.m., the Irwin House event will be similar to a party Sims held every year called the “Square Root of Love,” where guests listen to love poems, engage in discussions and enjoy some wine, she said. The event will be hosted by community organizer and poet Brittini Ward, who was a poet laureate for one of the gallery’s past exhibits.
“Just like many of us from humble beginnings, he’s a product of our Detroit neighborhoods and Detroit Public Schools,” McGlown said. “He was able to take that upbringing and sense of self that people have who grew up in Detroit…and really take that out into the world and do incredible work.”
READ THE FULL STORY HERE.
Detroitisit shines a light on Irwin House Gallery as one of 5 Galleries to visit this year.
Detroitisit has mapped out five powerful Detroit art exhibits that you should see (and be inspired by!) this new year. Read more about Irwin House Gallery as well as the other galleries mentioned in the feature HERE.
