The next Arts Alive event takes us to the West Bottoms and downtown on Saturday, April 26th. Guests will enjoy two crowd-pleasing events: a new visual art exhibition at Gallery Bogart and a program of three dances (including a world premier!) by Ailey II at the Folly Theatre. Tickets are $45 per person and participation is limited to 80 guests.
Meet us at 11 AM at Gallery Bogart, 1400 Union Avenue to view a new exhibition called One Bedroom Apartment, designed to make contemporary art more accessible while emphasizing the significance of small-scale works. Taking inspiration from Herb and Dorothy Vogel who built an extraordinary collection within the walls of their modest New York apartment the exhibition reinforces the belief that art is for everyone, and encourages collectors to bring contemporary art into their daily lives. Works by 17 artists from around the world are included. See further details below.
At Gallery Bogart you’ll enjoy selections from McClain’s Bakery paired with soft drinks and water, with a cash bar available at the Folly.
We'll leave the West Bottoms at 12:30 PM to head to the Folly Theater for the 1:00 PM performance by Ailey II. Note: Arts Alive guests will enjoy orchestra level seating.
About Ailey II
Founded in 1974 by Alvin Ailey, Ailey II has flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs. The program we will see includes:
Luminous by Francesca Harper
Luminous pays homage to five decades of Ailey II and the artists who paved the way for future generations, chronicling stories and memories from significant periods where the company influenced the cultural landscape.
Down the Rabbit Hole by Houston Thomas
This world premier is a continuation of choreographer Houston Thomas’s Follow the White Rabbit and expands on the themes of its former of examining the relationship between humans and technology.
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Performed to African American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs, and holy blues, Alvin Ailey’s Revelations fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul. Since its premiere in 1960, Revelations has been performed continuously around the globe, transcending barriers of faith and nationality, and appealing to universal emotions, making it the most widely seen modern dance work in the world.
More about Gallery Bogart
One Bedroom Apartment at Gallery Bogart features a curated selection of museum-quality works at approachable price points, serving as an entry point for both emerging and established collectors. With works by Kansas City-based, national, and international artists, One Bedroom Apartment fosters a dialogue between local and global perspectives, underscoring the vital role collectors play in supporting the arts.
Participating artists: Napoleón Aguilera, Mu Pan, Héctor Dorantes, Mónica Figueroa, César López, Lucky Moe, Sean Nash, SK Reed, Sun Young Park, Xiao Faria da Cunha, Kevin Demery, Hugo Zelada, Jo Archuleta, Juan Diego Gaucín, Samantha Haan, Garry Noland, and Abel Massot.
The entire outing is only $45 per person and is limited to 80 guests, so act quickly as the event will likely sell out. Parking details will be sent the week prior to the event.
As always, tickets are nonrefundable, but they are transferrable. Should your schedule change you are welcome to give or sell your tickets to someone else (and our newly reactivated Facebook page might be useful in this situation.)
• 11 AM Gallery Bogart
1400 Union Avenue
• 1 PM Ailey II performance at the Folly Theatre
300 West 12th Street