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Platforms Fund 2019-2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”CLICK HERE TO APPLY” style=”flat” shape=”square” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-hand-o-right” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fantenna.submittable.com%2Fsubmit%2F132566%2Fplatforms-fund-artists-grants-2019-20|title:CLICK%20HERE%20TO%20APPLY|target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text] The Platforms Fund, a collaborative effort of Antenna and Ashé Cac in partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, will distribute a total of $60,000 in grants for the 2019-20 cycle to a diverse array of artist-driven projects that are ambitious, accessible, and … Platforms Fund 2019-2020

Rm 220 Presents: SHRINE & SOUND: Artist Talk & Short Film Screening

At Antenna Gallery, 3718 Saint Claude Ave Thursday November 29th, 7-9pm. Room 220 is happy to present “Shrine and Sound,” the first in a series of interactive artist talks on the function and depiction of the sacred in popular culture. Room 220 Editor, Kristina Kay Robinson will construct a shrine dedicated to New Orleans’ spiritual … Rm 220 Presents: SHRINE & SOUND: Artist Talk & Short Film Screening

Black Joy & Justice Schedule at the Words & Music Festival 2018 New Orleans

Join us & other talented Black New Orleans writers and artists at the 2018 Words & Music Festival, November 15-18th at The Pere Marquette Hotel. This year’s Black Joy and Justice track of programming is curated by poet and consultant, Kelly Harris Deberry. Check out the complete schedule: Black Joy & Justice at BrassyBrown.com Entire Words & … Black Joy & Justice Schedule at the Words & Music Festival 2018 New Orleans

Katherine Clark at Octavia Books

Octavia Books will host Katherine Clark at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018, at their storefront (513 Octavia). Katherine Clark will present and sign MY EXAGGERATED LIFE: Pat Conroy (As Told to Katherine Clark). This book is the product of a special collaboration between the great American author Pat Conroy and Katherine Clark, who recorded 200 hours … Katherine Clark at Octavia Books

Dogfish presents Jerika Marchan and Nathaniel Rich

Dogfish presents Jerika Marchan and Nathaniel Rich at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, at 2448 N. Villere St. NATHANIEL RICH is the author of King Zeno, published this year, and two previous novels: Odds Against Tomorrow and The Mayor’s Tongue. His short stories have appeared in McSweeney’s, Vice, and the Virginia Quarterly Review, which awarded … Dogfish presents Jerika Marchan and Nathaniel Rich

Unlikely Stories: 20th Anniversary Party

Unlikely Stories hosts a celebration of their 20th anniversary at 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at the New Orleans Art Center (3330 St. Claude Ave). They’ll be releasing our three new books: Left-Hand Dharma: New and Selected by Belinda Subraman, Pachuco Skull with Sombrero: Los Angeles, 1970 by Lawrence Welsh, and Apocalyptics by C Derick Varn. The three … Unlikely Stories: 20th Anniversary Party

Unlikely Stories: Music & Spoken Word

Unlikely Stories hosts a celebration of their 20th anniversary at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 22, at the AllWays Lounge (2240 St. Claude). This show will feature an Unlikely Jam Band: Christopher Shipman, Lizz Hough, and special guest Willis Gordon of Cleveland, collaborating with the spoken word of James Blanchard, Jessica Mashael Bordelon, Alex Johnson, and Frank Xteele. Cover just $5!

Dogfish presents Brett Martin and Jae Nichelle

Dogfish presents Brett Martin and Jae Nichelle at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, at 2448 N. Villere St. BRETT MARTIN is the author of “Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution” and of the forthcoming “Fuck You, Eat This.” He is a correspondent and lead food critic for GQ magazine and a two-time … Dogfish presents Brett Martin and Jae Nichelle

Caleb Johnson & Katy Simpson Smith at Turkey & the Wolf

Garden District Book Shop hosts Caleb Johnson in conversation with Katy Simpson Smith at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, at Turkey & the Wolf (2727 Prytania Street). Join us with Caleb Johnson – Author in conversation with Katy Simpson Smith discussing his book, Treeborne. Caleb with sign books after the discussion. With Treeborne-inspired menu by Nate Barfield … Caleb Johnson & Katy Simpson Smith at Turkey & the Wolf

Rita Bullwinkel w/ Maurice Ruffin at Octavia Books

Octavia Books hosts Rita Bullwinkel w/ Maurice Ruffin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, at their storefront (513 Octavia Street). The event celebrates the release of Bullwinkel’s Belly Up. Reading, conversation, with a book-signing to follow. Free & open to the public. In Rita Bullwinkel‘s debut collection, BELLY UP (out from A Strange Object on May 8th), we find ghosts, … Rita Bullwinkel w/ Maurice Ruffin at Octavia Books