Charles Gaines

New Jersey City University Unveils Plaque Honoring Alumna Dr. Betty Shabazz As Part Of Women's Herstory Month Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025

​​​​​​​New Jersey City University (NJCU) unveiled a commemorative plaque honoring distinguished alumna Dr. Betty Shabazz '71 during a special ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, as part of the university's Women's Herstory Month programming.

BODYTRAFFIC Reveals New Artistic & Executive Collaborators
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024

BODYTRAFFIC, a Los Angeles-based dance company, named new artistic and executive collaborators as it prepares for its 20th anniversary, following a $1 million grant from the Perenchio Foundation.

David T. Little's BLACK LODGE to Have LA And NYC Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!

Trust For Governors Island Names Lauren Haynes Head Curator For Arts And Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024

The Trust for Governors Island and Governors Island Arts has announced the hiring of Lauren Haynes as their new Head Curator and Vice President for Arts and Culture—marking an exciting step forward for one of New York City's most unique cultural destinations.

Public Programming For GIMME SHELTER Opens At Historic Hampton House
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2023

Today the Historic Hampton House announces free public programming for its inaugural exhibition, Gimme Shelter, featuring over 25 artists including Derrick Adams, Nick Cave, Charles Gaines, Howardena Pindell, Carrie Mae Weems, and more.

International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2023

International Contemporary Ensemble has released Afterword: An Opera in Two Acts by George Lewis. Lewis's first opera premiered in 2015 and is now available on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

International Contemporary Ensemble Releases AFTERWORD: AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS By George Lewis
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

International Contemporary Ensemble releases Afterword: An Opera in Two Acts by George Lewis on Friday, October 6, 2023 on New Focus Recordings/TUNDRA.

First Museum Exhibition for Rising Artist Sasha Gordon Opens at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami This December
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023

The first solo museum presentation for rising artist Sasha Gordon opens at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) this December, debuting a suite of new paintings and recent work.

Three-Decade Survey Of Charles Gaines Opens At ICA Miami This November
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2023

A new survey of acclaimed artist Charles Gaines opens at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) this November, tracing the evolution of the second half of his influential practice. Charles Gaines: 1992–2023 brings together for the first time more than 65 works from 1992 to the present day including two monumental works, one of which the artist is recreating for the first time in nearly two decades. Curated by Gean Moreno, ICA Miami's Director of the Knight Foundation Art + Research Center, the exhibition is on view at ICA Miami from November 16, 2023, to April 30, 2024.

First Single From David T. Little's BLACK LODGE 'My Childhood' Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2023

'My Childhood,' the first single from composer David T. Little's modern opera Black Lodge, is available now from Cantaloupe Music on all digital services.

Governors Island Arts Announces Upcoming Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023

 Governors Island Arts has announced a schedule of programming and exhibitions for the Island's peak summer season, including a range of events for locals and visitors of all ages to enjoy.

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami Raises Record $1.8 Million At Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2023

This past weekend, the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) raised a record $1.8 million from its annual gala, The 365 Party, reflecting the robust and continually growing support, locally and nationally, for South Florida's leading contemporary art museum.