Monday, July 7, 2008

POLITrix: Art to Reflect the Current Political Climate

Hey everyone,

The POLITrix Group Art show is coming together Nicely.

Below you will find a copy of the official press release.

Artists’ Message:

LOUD AND CLEAR in the Year of Election

POLITrix Provides a Political Barometer in 2008

Saturday July 19, 2008 will be the opening night for POLITrix, a week-long, group art show taking place at the Monroe Center for the Arts in Hoboken, NJ. Choosing to converge on Hoboken, 28 artists from Hudson County and beyond have contributed work expressing their views of the current political landscape. This exciting group exhibit will continue through Saturday, July 26th.

Opening festivities are free and will take place in Gallery E200 at 6:00pm. Opening night guests include DJ SAKA, & The Dub-Poet: Infinity. Festivities will continue in Shades Lounge with live entertainment starting @ 10:30pm.

Additional events taking place during the week long exhibition at the Monroe Center include:

· Tuesday July 22, 2008: Shades Lounge & Bar will host the Rachel Phillips Dixie Land Jazz Band @ 7:30pm – 8:30pm. Admission is $5. Come enjoy drinks and dancing in a lavish setting

· Friday July 25, 2008: A collection of politically-oriented theater pieces named “The Red Tape Monologues” will be performed in Gallery E200 of the Monroe Center. Doors will open @ 7:00pm and the performance will begin @ 7:30pm, with open gallery hours to follow. Admission is $5

“It’s a charged political climate” says Roland Ramos, head curator of the POLITrix exhibition. “There are so many strong feelings related to this waning administration. In many ways, artists express the sentiments of the world.” Amy Bauer, co-curator for POLITrix says, “We are also providing a valuable outlet for artists”.

POLITrix is a week long art exhibition showcasing the works of a myriad of contemporary artists.

It is important to note that POLITrix will not focus on local politics, but should instead be viewed as a political barometer in this year of election.

The Monroe Center for the Arts is located at 720 Monroe St, Hoboken, NJ 07030.

For directions visit www.Monroecenter.com.

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