Exhibit Concept

Colors of New York City is an investigation of the difficulties and methodologies of documenting race and race relations in contemporary, urban societies. Determined to focus on HARMONY rather than critique, the event will explore how races meld and mingle, escaping finite or unchanging representation.

The performance forces artists to explore their homes, their communities, their neigborhoods and to document the COLORS found there. Their inquiry will include the following New York City hoods: Bensonhurst, Flushing, Fort Green, Harlem, South Bronx, Staten Island and Washington Heights. It will also delve into racist conceptions of "beauty" through an examination of "ethnic hair" and a portrait documentation of hair in New York City.

The following material elements will make up the COLORS OF NEW YORK CITY show: 1) photographs; 2) audio recordings; 3) films; 4) new media (blogs); 5) text; 6) guest speeches; 7) performances; and 8) props (photo albums and keepsakes). The exhibit will be divided into three phases: first, an opening night performance/exhibition - this will include audio recordings, guest speakers, performers, films and props - and, second, a long-term exhibition of photographs and text. The third, and last, phase involves you! We want to involve our communities in this project in the hope of promoting the harmony and understanding we seek to document. You can help us by checking out the blog links found in the sidebar. Locate your neighborhood to post comments and to view photographs and stories of the changing COLORS of New York City.

Thank you. We hope you enjoy the phenomenal colors that make up our beautiful city!

The seed for this exhibit began as an independent study course taught by Jen Heuson. The course, "Representation in the Media," was offered Fall 2006 at the College of New Rochelle's DC-37 Campus.

Exhibit Design

Below you will find a .jpg version of the current exhibit design. It includes a tentative schedule; however, a date and location has not been set. Ideally, the opening performance will take place sometime in February to coincide with Black History month celebrations. Keep checking for updates!

If you would like to participate in the exhibit (as a guest or performer) or are able to donate space, materials, advertising or refreshments, please contact Professor Jen Heuson at jenheuson@yahoo.com or leave a comment below. In exchange for your support, we will gladly include photos and information of you and your home, family, business or organization (both at the exhibit and online). Thank you.


This is a not-for-profit exhibit.
The show will be free and open to everyone!!!

Exhibit Budget

COLORS OF NEW YORK CITY
EXHIBIT SUPPLIES & BUDGET
Total expense is $550.

SPACE $240/6 hours - Chashama

• Tables (2+) *Included with space
• Chairs (50+) *Included with space
• Sound System *Included with space

PHOTOGRAPHY $100

• Printed Photos $25 (20 5x7 and 5 8x10) - Adorama
  
• Mounting Frames $25 (20 5x7 and 5 8x10) - Adorama
• Foam Board $30 (x9) - Staples
  
• Colored Push Pins $2 - Staples
• Double-sided Tape $5 - Staples
  
• Paper (for Printed Text) $8 - Staples
• Wire (for Hanging foam board) - $5 - Staples
  

SOUND RECORDINGS
CD – digitized recordings FREE - Jen
CD player *Included with space

FILMS
Super-8 Projector FREE - Jen
Screen FREE - Jen

GUEST PERFORMANCES $10
Microphone *Included with space
Speakers *Included with space
Piano $10/day - Chashama

PRESS - Donated
Public Relations
Fundraising
Event Coverage

FOOD/DRINK $85

• Wine $40 - Trader Joe’s
• Soda $20 - Trader Joe’s
• Food DONATED
• Dessert DONATED
• Eatingware $20 - Party City
• Tablecloth $5 - Party City

MISC STUFF $115

• Flyers DONATED
• Posters $20 (11x14) - Adorama
• NYC Map $10 - T. Museum
• Guestbook $10 - Staples
• Donation Box $5 - Staples
• Program Postcards $30/100 cards
• Exhibit Book (and Order Form) $40/each - Apple.com