Charles Gaines

Mississippi Museum Of Art to Present 'Photography And The Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2026

The Mississippi Museum of Art will present Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955–1985, featuring approximately 150 works by over 100 artists, including Gordon Parks, Carrie Mae Weems, and Dawoud Bey, organized by the National Gallery of Art.

Lauren Halsey's 'emajendat' with Erykah Badu Coming to the Hollywood Bowl
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2026

The LA Phil has added a new event to its 2026 Hollywood Bowl Season: Lauren Halsey’s emajendat with Erykah Badu on September 29. Halsey will transform the Hollywood Bowl with a campus-wide takeover featuring community-centric activations and a headline concert.

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!

Jenny Kendler's OTHER OF PEARL Opens This June At Governors Island's Historic Fort Jay
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024

Explore Jenny Kendler's art exhibition OTHER OF PEARL, opening on June 14 at Governors Island's historic Fort Jay.

Trust For Governors Island Names Lauren Haynes Head Curator For Arts And Culture
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 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 4, 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 19, 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 3, 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.

Creative Time and Governors Island Arts To Host MOVING CHAINS: TOWARD ABOLITION This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2023

Creative Time and Governors Island Arts has announced a day of dynamic new discussions and special events in response to artist Charles Gaines' monumental public artwork Moving Chains. Hosted on Governors Island on Saturday, May 20th, 2023, Moving Chains: Toward Abolition will bring together an interdisciplinary group of artists, scholars, and educators working on strategies for abolition within art, law, education, and political action.

Celebrate Earth Day On Governors Island
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2023

The Trust for Governors Island and the Friends of Governors Island today announced the Island's second annual Earth Day celebration, offering a day of free programming celebrating our shared connection with nature.

Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami Raises Record $1.8 Million At Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 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.

Governors Island To Hold New York City's Largest Egg Hunt
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2023

The Trust for Governors Island and the Friends of Governors Island has announced the launch of an eggs-ceptional event, the Governors Island Egg Hunt, a new springtime celebration to be held for the first time on April 8, 2023, from 10:oo a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants will scramble to find the 10,000 wooden painted eggs hidden in areas throughout the Island, with Island-specific prizes and giveaways for the most hard-boiled egg hunters.  

Trust For Governors Island Announces Organizations in Residence 2023 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2023

The Trust for Governors Island has announced the 2023 Organizations in Residence, with nonprofit organizations from all five boroughs set to expand cultural offerings for Governors Island visitors starting this spring.

Governors Island Arts and LMCC To Co-Host 2nd Annual Winter Ice Sculpture Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2023

Governors Island Arts and Lower Manhattan Cultural Council will co-host Governors Island’s second annual Winter Ice Sculpture Show. This one-of-a-kind event will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 2 to 5p.m. at the Governors Island Winter Village.