Afro-Punk at Art Sanctuary 2010
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Summary
In the Spring of 2010, Art Sanctuary will host an event with a film about rock & roll, display rocker visual art and showcase several rock bands. What makes this event unique event is that the film is about rock bands, fans of punk and rock bands who just so happen to be Black. Pending sponsorship, bands will be compensated for their performance and transportation./n/nIn the Spring of 2010, Art Sanctuary will host an event with a film about rock & roll, display rocker visual art and showcase several rock bands. What makes this event unique event is that the film is about rock bands, fans of punk and rock bands who just so happen to be Black. Pending sponsorship, bands will be compensated for their performance and transportation.
They want to showcase musicians who are talented and exciting, as well as local Louisville visual artists in a positive way. The motivation behind this event to expose the Midwest/Kentuckiana area to bands, films, and ideas which have remained unnoticed. A minimum of two Sonicbids will be selected through Sonicbids.
The evening will include:
- A Screening of the Afropunk film
- A panel discussion which will include guests they are presently approaching: James Spooner, director of Afropunk, Professors from the African American studies and Modern Music departments of University of Louisville
- Spirits and Beverages sold by Art Sanctuary
- 4-6 Rock Bands, both from the Louisville, KY area as well as national touring acts
- Visual Art created specifically for the event by artists local to the Louisville area
