Call for participants: A Great Day in Watts
Posted on | July 28, 2009 | No Comments
ARTISTS OF COLOR!
Join us in Watts on Sunday, August 16th for
“A GREAT DAY IN WATTS”
an event to photograph a show of unity amongst all artists of color.
On August 16th we will create a photographic document in the tradition of a “Great Day in Harlem”, the photograph taken by Bert Stern in the 50’s and “The Big Shoot” taken by Bob Douglas 10 years ago in which 130 African American Artists from all over California, Led by Joseph Beckles came together. This Year, the 44th anniversary of the Watts Revolt and the first year of the Presidency of Barack Obama, this historic photo will demonstrate the ongoing willingness of visual artists, musicians, writers, poets, dancers, storytellers, film makers, photographers and all manner of creative individuals of color to continue working in unison.
Location
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
10950 So. Central Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90059
Date
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Time
11:00 a.m.
Any questions contact -
Willie Middlebrook
This event is supported by
Watts Labor Community Action Committee
in conjunction with
LA Collective • WRM • Mr. Cecil Fergerson
If you’re in town stop by. Hope to see you all on August 16th. Peace and Respect Always!
To view images from the 1999 Big Shoot
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2030418&id=1103185656&l=beb15bff43
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