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Past Event May 2, 2024 / 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Figures in Motion
Activity
Atlanta Contemporary is excited to welcome back our friends at Dance Canvas for a unique life drawing experience. Sit amongst the art and follow the flow and movement of the choreographers as you hone your drawing skills.
Dance Canvas returns to Atlanta Contemporary for their 3rd ‘Figures in Motion’ night. Thursday, May 2nd, will feature 2024 Dance Canvas CCDI Choreographer, and her cast of dancers, in her multi-genre dance work, ‘UN/BOUND’.
Atlanta Contemporary is excited to welcome back our friends at Dance Canvas for a unique life drawing experience. Sit amongst the art and follow the flow and movement of the choreographers as you hone your drawing skills.
Dance Canvas returns to Atlanta Contemporary on Thursday March 7th for another ‘Figures in Motion’. This time, we welcome back dancer/choreographer, Billy Hawkains III, who will be joined by dancer Samar Smith. Billy and Samar will move through the space, rehearsing a new work by New Jersey based choreographer, Mamiko Usuda. They will also take participants through their own movement and choreography through guided improvisation, a perfect opportunity to draw these Figures in Motion.
Beginning at 6:30 pm in the main gallery. Space is limited so make sure to register for your spot.
This event is BYOAS (bring your own art supplies); pencil, charcoal, and sketch pad recommended. Paint will not be allowed in the galleries. Atlanta Contemporary will not be providing art supplies for the event.
Beverages
Although there will be a bartender and card-only bar on site, food and uncovered beverages will not be permitted in the galleries.
Parking
Parking is free in the lot at Bankhead & Means Street (Google Maps Location). You can access the lot via Bankhead Avenue and proceed past the parking attendant booth.
Bio
Löris McIntosh
Löris (Luh·ris) McIntosh, is a multiethnic interdisciplinary choreographer based in metro-Atlanta. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University, where she discovered her passion for choreography as a minor in Dance and Movement Studies. Mentored by Anna Leo, Löris honed her skills in ballet, modern, and choreographic process. She was awarded the Sally A. Radell “Friends of Dance” Scholarship in 2014, allowing her to attend a transformative dance intensive in Sorrento, Italy, studying under Jennifer Salk, Gavriel Spitzer, and George Staib. Post-grad, Löris served as a teaching artist for Moving in the Spirit, a nonprofit organization focused on youth development through dance education. Currently, Löris works as a lead consultant for AArete, a prominent global management and technology consulting firm, overseeing healthcare-related projects. She has been selected as a featured artist for events hosted by Emory Dance Company, Fall for Fall Dance Festival, Dance Canvas’ “The Palette Project” and Old Fourth Ward’s “54 Columns Art Activation.” Guided by the mantra “Feed Your Soul,” Löris aims to consistently produce project-based work that center themes of catharsis, self-actualization and metamorphosis. Löris aspires to give back to her community through art activation and plans to establish her own dance retreat program, providing a nurturing and inspiring environment for fellow artists to grow.
Upcoming Events
May 4 / 4:00pm
Performance
Ear Pollen, Part 2
Majid Araim
For the Ear Pollen Series, Pt 2, Klimchak is performing in a series of duets, each month with a different partner and featuring different instruments.
May 9 / 6:30pm
Talk
Donna Mintz
Studio Artist Wall Artist Talk
Join Donna Mintz, Studio Artist, and Robin Sandler, gallerist, for a discussion of the exhibition and Mintz’s artistic practice.
May 11 / 2:00pm
Special Event
MuSEA Slow Reads
Folks get to activate MuSEA’s mobile library by relaxing at the Atlanta Contemporary and reading selected texts out loud to each other.