ImagiVenture Foundation to Relay Vision for Uptown Venue and Explore How Art Creates Community
Sedona AZ (December 13, 2012) – ImagiVenture Foundation, founded by Sedona artist and Studio 61 owner Jennifer Epperson, hosts “A Place for Art,” an introduction to the ImagiVenture Alternative ArtSpace launched in uptown Sedona in September 2012. A multimedia presentation and discussion will be held at The Sedona international Film Festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre December 29 at 4:00PM.
A self-proclaimed “art agitator”, Epperson will share her vision for a unique “live, work, play” art environment for fine and performing arts, featuring experimental, collaborative and provocative works of music, dance, poetry, painting, sculpture, photography, and new-media. The space will present thematic exhibitions, host performances, and offer educational programs. Future plans include artist-in-residence programs and environmental art projects.
Epperson invites those interested in learning about, participating in, and/or performing at the emerging art space to join in a discussion on the untapped creative potential in Sedona and how art and artspace can play center stage in community development.
The program will feature Mark Larsen, artist/founder of The Artery, Houston’s thriving 25-year-old alternative art space. Larsen will share his account of how The Artery transformed the Houston art community. He will be joined by acclaimed artist Dan Havel, whose architectural deconstructions are traffic-stopping examples of alternative art. A reception will follow with an opportunity to network with fellow art lovers and view HEADS, a community-created art installation.
“It’s time we celebrate and practice our human ability to imagine,” explains Epperson. “When we unequivocally tap into the creative experience, previously unimaginable possibilities emerge. With the creation of the ImagiVenture Foundation and the Alternative ArtSpace, I intend to do my part to support our community, expand and encourage tourism, honor our environment, and be a steward of our powerful, collective creative expression.”
The event will take place on Saturday, December 29 from 4-6pm at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Admission is free. Donations accepted. Contact 928-254-9415 for information.
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I remember The Artery from my years living in Houston; it continues to be a wonderful space for experimental work, new artists and less commercial exhibitions/performances. I am looking forward to Mark Larsen and Dan Havel sharing what they have done, and how this new ImagiVenture Foundation can help build a similar community in Sedona. Should be fun and provacative!
Most artists don’t do it for the money, but because they have something to say and they have to “speak their truth”. Sedona has great new resources for music in Studio Live and independent film in the Mary Fisher Theatre. Maybe this ImagiVenture Foundation can do something similar for the visual arts? I am going to go and find out.
This concept is so needed in the Sedona community. We have so many great artists and I would love to see a community built around the art. I am looking forward to seeing what this is about.
Can’t wait to be among a group of artists who are seeking to connect with a like-minded, motivated community. We live in such an inspiring environment and collaboration seems so intuitive. Looking forward to it!
May this be the beginnings of a burgeoning alternative art scene in Sedona. I look forward to seeing some intriguing and innovative work. Enjoying what Sedona currently offers art-wise, but I want to see more socially-provocative portapotty installations (Sharon Porter)!
This is such a great idea! The boundaries are melting on the arts, so this is brilliant timing! And Dan Havel is perfect to speak, (and Mark Larsen) as his conceptual visions are so timely/unique. Bravo!
I was lucky enough to get a tour of the ImagiVenture studio artspace by the lovely artist herself, Jenny! It is amazing and inspiring…and my children didn’t want to leave! They explored for hours and we all fell in love with Jenny, she’s quite a charmer! I would recommend showing up to this event to meet Jenny and set up a tour of her studio to see what she can do with your outdoor space.
What a delightful announcement! I commend Jennifer for taking this initiative and generously hosting this event. I look forward to attending and then seeing the ImagiVenture Alternative ArtSpace evolve.