Uniting art, activism, and the pursuit of equality, the “Manifest Equality” art show hits Los Angeles March 3-7 this year.
Located in the center of Hollywood, the show’s producers converted an abandoned Big Lots into a 22,000 square foot showroom, housing the work of nearly 175 contributing artists.
Nationwide Art Contest
Leading up to the show, Manifest Equality will sponsor a nationwide art contest focusing on the themes of Justice, Equality, Unity, Respect, Civil Rights, and Love. Submissions will be reviewed by a number of high-profile critics including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Annie Philbin of the Hammer Museum.
The show will not only feature hundreds of the top contemporary artists, but live DJs and several bars.
The Artwork of Manifest Equality
The artwork of Manifest Equality focuses on the legal battles of equal rights, and the shockwaves surrounding the passage of Proposition 8, California’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Equality for All
Through unity and education, the producers of Manifest Equality hope to harness the power of “grassroots community [in order] to ensure full and equal rights” for everyone.
On the heels of “Manifest Hope”, the wildly successful campaign that focused on Barack Obama’s 2008 Presidential run, Manifest Equality seeks to promote the cause of universal equal rights by “bringing inspiration through the creation of original artwork”.
The producers of the show encourage people to get involved in their communities, reaching out with programs like Courage Campaign or The Human Rights Project.
Aaron Axelrod -- The Constitution
Manifest Equality will undoubtedly be a seminal event, fusing altruism and art with community engagement and political momentum.
Manifest Equality will be held at:
1341 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Hours:
March 3-4: 11AM-6PM
March 5: 11AM-10PM
March 6-7: 10AM-6PM
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