Overcharged
Experience the debut of Overcharged, a special exhibition featuring works by 18 teen artists from the New Orleans region, co-curated by Dancing Grounds and the CAC. The exhibition will open on April 20 with the 2022 Dance for Social Change Festival: Through Our Eyes, and will remain on view at the CAC through June 19, 2022.
Trinity Hills, Contemplation, 2021. Acrylic on canvas, 8" x 10". Courtesy of the artist
Khalil McKnight, Amalgamation. Courtesy of the artist
Maren Antee, Drowning. Courtesy of the artist
What lingering feelings do you have surrounding the pandemic? What do you envision for yourself and your community in the future?
These were questions posed to teen artist artists who submitted work to the CAC's annual 2022 Teen Open Call exhibition. Co-curated by the CAC and Dancing Grounds, Overcharged is a visual art and mixed media exhibit by impressive teens from across the New Orleans region. This collection of new work examines the range of emotions and experiences youth have lived during the pandemic and explores pathways for healing and recovery.
The exhibit will be on view at the CAC’s first floor Atrium gallery from April 20-June 19, 2022.
Check out WWLTV's interviews with CAC staff about the exhibition, below.
#HappeningToday: Here’s that video I promised! #DanceForSocialChange fest kicks off today! Teen artists take visitors on an immersive experience at the @CACNO over the course of four days, exploring the #mentalhealth impacts of the #pandemic and… (1,2) pic.twitter.com/58Zwi1IncR
— candese charles (@candesecharles) April 20, 2022
The CAC and Dancing Grounds congratulate 18 New Orleans-area teen artists selected for this exhibition.
2022 Dance for Social Change Festival: Through Our Eyes
"ISOLATION / CONNECTION: Teen Life in the Time of COVID"
On View April 20 - June 19, 2022 | CAC First Floor Atrium
Experience the debut of Overcharged, a special exhibition featuring works by 18 teen artists from the New Orleans region, co-curated by Dancing Grounds and the CAC. The exhibition will launch with the festival and remain on view at the CAC through June 19, 2022.
The CAC and Dancing Grounds congratulate 18 New Orleans-area teen artists selected for the exhibition: Maren Antee, Samarah Bentley, Tiyasha Chandra, Camden Collier, Daniel Constantin, Asher Duitch, Mary Evans, Catalina Graindorge Alday, Madi Hicks, Trin Hills, Nate King, Lauren Klebba, Wren Mason, Khalil Mcknight, Annabel Schleifstein, Manon Scialfa, Makenna Sparks, and Nate Tuttle.
Courtesy of the artist (Trinity Hills)
9:30 am - 12:30 pm | Sign Up: Reservation Form
A free day for high school groups to witness performances, engage in art-making activities and group discussions, and have lunch together. Know a high school group that should be included? Submit the form above or contact chanice@dancingrounds.org.
6 - 9:30 pm | Get Tickets
Event Schedule:
6 - 7:30 pm: Patron Reception | 7:30 - 8:30 pm: Performance | 8:30 - 9:30 pm: Dance Party
An immersive experience to benefit Dancing Grounds with performance, film, food, drinks, visual installations, a dance party, and more!
Pricing:
$25 single GA | $40 pair GA
$75 single fundraiser | $125 pair fundraiser (includes patron reception with dinner and one drink)
Dancing Grounds SOAR members get two free GA tickets and 20% off additional GA or fundraising tickets. DG STEP and LEAP members get 20% off all ticket options.
6 - 9 pm | RSVP Now
Event Schedule:
6 - 7pm: Dinner | 7 - 8 pm: Performance | 8 - 9 pm: Dance Party
A free, teen-only night with dinner, performances, and engagement activities for young artists to connect and commune together, featuring a special appearance by Big Freedia.
Event Schedule:
10 - 11 am: Workshops
11 am - 12:30 pm: Performances: SOLD OUT! RSVP to the waitlist
12:30 - 1:30 pm: Luncheon
A free, all-ages community event with dance & yoga workshops, performances from Dancing Grounds' K-8 programs, and a community lunch to celebrate the DSC graduates.
