Daytime

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,

Thursdays – 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.,
Saturdays & Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Bahia Reverb: Artists and Place presents the work of ten former fellows at the Sacatar Institute in Bahia, Brazil, all from North America and of African descent, to reflect on how Bahia, an epicenter of the African diaspora, has fueled their work and changed their understanding of themselves.

Artists include Gerald Cyrus, Juan Erman Gonzalez, Mark Steven Greenfield, Karen Hampton, Rik Freeman, Francis Tre Lawrence, Germaine Ingram, Sandra Brewster, Precious Lovell, and Tim Whiten.

Bahia Reverb: Artists and Place is organized by the California African American Museum (CAAM) and Art + Practice (A+P). The exhibition is curated by Bia Gayotto, independent curator, artist, and writer. CAAM at A+P is a five-year collaboration.

“Rooted in Africa” is more than an exhibition; it is a dialogue between cultures, a celebration of diversity and unity. Through our theme – “Two People, Two Continents, Two Countries, Two Cultures, Two Genders, Two Generations, Two Races, Two Religions, Two Ideologies” – we explore the convergence of different worlds, coming together in a harmonious symphony. Our artists are not just creators; they are storytellers, visionaries, and pioneers, weaving their narratives into a tapestry of shared human experience.

We invite you to partake in this visual journey, to immerse yourself in the narratives and colors of “Rooted in Africa.” Join us for the Opening Reception on January 20th, from 5 to 8 pm, and engage in a deeper discourse at the Artist & Curator Talk on February 28th, from 7 to 9 pm.

MATERIAL RECOVERY: Printmaking with Recycled Materials is a group exhibition by LYNK Collective.

Works by: Yeansoo Aum • Elisabeth Beck • Andra Broekelschen Alexandra Chiara • Christina Yasmin Fesmire • Karen Fiorito • Carole Gelker • Bill Jaros • Nguyen Ly Diane McLeod • Jared Millar • William Myers • Marina Polic • Vera Polic-Lakhal • Francisco Rogido • Olga Ryabtsova Laura Shapiro • Tracy Loreque Skinner • Mary Lawrence Test • Paula Voss • Zana Zupur Guest Artists: Karen Feuer-Schwager • Kim Kei Wendy Murray • Jackie Nach • MJ Rado  • Victor Rosas • Fred Rose • Marianne Sadowski  • Jillian Thompson • Katie Thompson-Peer

Curated by Christina Yasmin Fesmire and Jared Miller.

The works in Material Recovery reclaim common materials such as cardboard, plastic, and wood – the very products that flow through the nearby Port of Los Angeles destined for landfills. As printmakers, the members of LYNK Collective have a vested interest in the ongoing recovery and reduction of waste. The paper on which they print— “rag” paper—was traditionally made from scraps of recycled cotton rags. Material Recovery: Printmaking with Recycled Materials is an expression LYNK Collective’s values, as ecologically conscious artists inhabiting a shared earth, producing artwork made from recycled rather than raw materials.

Exhibition Programming

Print Workshop with LYNK Collective (RSVP required) February 10th and 17th: http://tinyurl.com/mr4afwjz | Closing and Artist Talk March 23rd, 2-4pm: http://tinyurl.com/57m4rzv7

AGCC Gallery Hours: Thursday — Saturday, 10am to 4pm
(Please note that the AGCC Gallery will close early at 1pm on January 27th).

Learn more and plan your visit: angelsgateart.org

Established in 2017, LYNK Collective is a group of two dozen artists from the Orange County and Los Angeles area who collaborate on projects and exhibitions through the medium of printmaking. LYNK Collective has been featured in The Hand, Pressing Matters, and the Los Angeles Printmaking Society blog, Press On.

This exhibition is supported by Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, California Natural Resources Agency for the Museum Grant Program under the California Cultural and Historical Endowment, and Perenchio Foundation.