Columbia Presbyterian Hosts Nurtureart Contemporary Art Exhibit
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Bryan Dotson, brd9005@nyp.org(link sends e-mail) Joan Penn, pennjoa@nyp.org(link sends e-mail) 212/305-5587 MEDIA ADVISORY Columbia Presbyterian Hosts NURTUREart Contemporary Art Exhibit WHAT: “NURTUREart Reaches the Heights,” a free, multi-cultural, multi-media exhibition of contemporary art, presented under the auspices of NURTUREart Non-Profit, Inc., with support from The Fund for Creative Communities, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and City Councilman Stanley E. Michels. Hosted by Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. WHEN: Opening Reception: Saturday, March 10, 3 PM to 6 PM Exhibit runs through April 24 Open daily from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM WHERE: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center Milstein Hospital Building 177 Fort Washington Avenue (between 165th & 168th Streets) The Baldwin-Hall Gallery, lst Floor WHO: Ethnically diverse contemporary visual artists will present their art, encompassing painting, photography, sculpture, and digital and video installations in an exhibition that has as its theme the visual manifestation of joy. Jurors for the show are Fatima Bercht, el Museo del Barrio; Henrique Faria, Generous Miracles Gallery; and Ruth D. Newman, New York University, Washington Square East Galleries. WHY: To let the rest of New York City know about the culture, art, and vibrant sense of community that exist in Northern Manhattan. For additional information about the exhibit or the artists, please call 212/795-5566. # # # |