Image credit” “I am still alive” by Ali Jokhadar, Syrian refugee in the Zataari Refugee Camp in Jordan
The global refugee crisis today is the greatest since the end of World War II. There are nearly 68.5 million people who are forcefully displaced from their homes and cultures by war, repression, famine, and natural disaster. “Crossing the Line: In Search of Sanctuary” aims to share different artistic impressions on current immigration and refugee issues – personal, political and philosophical. Ranging from photographs of local first-generation communities to works on canvas created in Syrian refugee camps, the exhibition reminds us of the differences that bring us together.
“Crossing the Line: In Search of Sanctuary”, is the fifth in a series of annual programs focused on social justice issues presented by the Nave Gallery in partnership with the Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church. In addition to the Gallery show, Clarendon Hill Church will present “Learn to Talk,” a program highlighting issues related to immigration and social justice. There will additionally be a special exhibition “Art in Exile: Works from Syrian Refugee Camps” in the church sanctuary.
JURORED BY:
Gabriel Sosa
LOCATION:
Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA
EXHIBITION DATES
Friday, November 1, 2019 –Sunday, December 15, 2019
GALLERY HOURS:
Saturdays and Sundays 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm or by appointment
ARTISTS:
Brandin Baron / Joan Lobis Brown / Robert Castagna / Paola de la Calle / Ellen Dubreuil / Shoshanna Ehrlich/ Susan Greer Emmerson / Mia Fabrizio / Ali Jokhadar / Kristen Mallia / Iartiza Menjivar/ Denise Orxata / Ponnapa Prakkamasul / Rajiv Raman / Ricardo Zapata
ABOUT THE JUROR:
Gabriel Sosa is an artist, linguist, and educator based in Boston. Born and raised in Miami, he obtained an M.F.A. from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in 2016. Through drawing, video, sound and installation, he explores translation, memory, and the justice system. Most recently, he has exhibited at the Tufts University Art Galleries and Lugar a dudas in Cali, Colombia. He is currently a Visiting Lecturer at MassArt.
OPENING RECEPTION / DIA DE MUERTOS CONCERT
Friday, November 1, 2019, 6:00-8:00
Dia de Muertos Concert performed by FBGM –
Boston-based Duo FBGM – Matt Jatkola and Denise Orxata, will perform a special Dia de Muertos concert, featuring their brand of emotionally engaging music. Proceeds will be directed the Welcome Project.
https://www.fbgmtheband.com/
The City of Somerville has generously lifted the parking ban for visitor parking near the gallery during this event. Additional parking is available at the West Somerville Neighborhood School nearby.
LEARN TO TALK EVENTS
Sunday, November 3, 2019; 4:00 – 6:00
Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church’s 100th Anniversary Service
The Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, the Co-Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA), will join us for a special worship service to commemorate our 100th anniversary. CHPC will dedicate the “Art in Exile: Works from Syrian Refugee Camps” exhibition. A community reception will follow.
Saturday, November 16, 2019, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Author Reading by Grace Talusan – “The Body Works”
Grace Talusan was born in the Philippines and her book, The Body Papers, won the Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing. For more, go to http://gracetalusan.com/
The City of Somerville has generously lifted the parking ban for visitor parking near the gallery during this event. Additional parking is available at the West Somerville Neighborhood School nearby.
Sunday, 11/17/19, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Community Panel Discussion – “Shelter from the Storm – The Importance of Sanctuary Cities”
This special community panel discussion will feature Somerville Mayor Joseph Curatone, Prof. Susan Akram, Boston University, Ben Echevarria, Executive Director, Somerville Welcome Project and Somerville Alderman, Wilfred Mbah.
Note: The film screening of “Carro”, planned for 12/15/19, has been cancelled.
