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Guichard Gallery Presents Art Di Gras III Opening Friday August 8th
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Three years ago Guichard Gallery opened near the corner of 35th Street and King Drive.
3521 S. King Dr., the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. In the townhouses connected to the historic Supreme Life building."The bar is continously rising," said artist and part owner André Guichard about the the 2,400-square-foot gallery. "This is a place where residents can come and feel at home because this is their home."
The mission of the gallery is to showcase art from the African Diaspora. For those unfamiliar with the term, the Diaspora includes Africa, the Caribbean and the United States. Guichard focuses on paintings, ceramics, blown glass, sculptures and fine art photography.
"Bronzeville is quickly becoming stop for culture in the African-American community," he said.
Some of the 40 artists are internationally known from places like Brazil and France, nationally known from places like New York and about 20 are locally known. Three floors make up the gallery space and include hanging walls for art displays, a glass ceiling on the second floor and paintings along the stairwell.
This weekend Guichard presents ART DI GRAS 3.
Friday August 8th 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Opening reception.
Saturday August 9th 2p.m. - 2a.m.
12 hour indoor/outdoor celebration - with food, drink and entertainment!
Free admission 773.373.8000
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