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SUMMARY:Generational Artistry
DESCRIPTION:BCA’s Gallery 507 will host a live conversation between artistic family members\, ensuring that a family members’ life’s artistic work is not forgotten. Daughters and sons who continue to promote the legacy of loved ones such that their works can be appreciated for generations to come\, while continuing to grow as artists themselves. This program serves as a cultural record while holding lasting emotional and aesthetic resonance to inspire and influence the next generation of artists. \nRSVP
URL:https://bcamke.org/event/generational-artistry/
LOCATION:BCA Gallery 507\, 507 W North Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Above\, Below\, Within
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transformative solo exhibition of Maryland-based artist Ciarra K. Walters. Through performance and video\, Walters transforms her body into temporary sculptures\, embedding herself in natural and architectural environments across the U.S. and internationally. Her ritualistic\, intuitive movement films explore the reclamation of self\, power\, and the body’s deep connection to place. \nREAD: Black Performance Art as Cultural Preservation & Self Reconnection by Phoenix S. Brown\, BCA Curator \nCuratorial Statement \nAbove\, Below\, Within is a solo presentation of performance-based work by interdisciplinary artist Ciarra K. Walters. Based in Prince George’s County\, Maryland\, Walters embeds her body within natural landscapes\, interpreting the influence of her surroundings as she shifts\, flows\, and shapes herself into living movement sculptures. Often dressed in color-coded uniforms representing one of the seven Chakras\, she centers each performance on the spiritual strengths they embody. Outstretched arms echo horizon lines; legs tilt toward cardinal directions as scenes cut between waterfalls\, deserts\, and human-made monuments. Captured intuitively on video\, Walters invites viewers to witness her spirit in communion with the skies above and the earth below. \nStunning vistas serve as familiar entry points into Walters’ meditative practice where she confronts grief\, emotional vulnerability\, and endurance. While she is typically the sole figure within the frame\, she is rarely alone. In Me the Tree\, Like My Mother Eileen (2024)\, Walters\, dressed in brown\, roots herself in an autumnal mountain forest in Maryland. Surrounded by hibernating trees\, she embodies a poem addressed to her late mother as lines of yellow text briefly appear above her crown. In Blue Like Some Part of the Ocean (2020)\, her performance is interrupted by tourists passing through the sandy seascape behind her. Despite the disruption\, Walters completes her movement cycle\, then rushes forward to stop the camera\, asserting presence\, persistence\, and control within an ever-changing environment. \nAcross these works and more\, Walters positions the body as a strong vessel and instrument\, where inner transformation meets external force. Landscape\, weather\, memory\, and interruption become collaborators\, revealing movement as care\, resistance\, and spiritual return. As you move through the space and approach the performance platform in the center of the room\, consider how breath\, movement\, and repetition might open new ways of being\, above\, below\, and within.
URL:https://bcamke.org/event/above-below-within/
LOCATION:BCA Gallery 507\, 507 W North Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:BCA Owned Event
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SUMMARY:Above\, Below\, Within - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Above\, Below\, Within: Ciarra K. Walters will be on display from March 26-August 14. Please join us for a free opening reception for an artist talk\, refreshments and a look at the exhibition! \nParking: Free parking is available at the former Big Load Laundry next door to Gallery 507. \nAbout the Exhibition: Experience the transformative solo exhibition of Maryland-based artist Ciarra K. Walters. Through performance and video\, Walters transforms her body into temporary sculptures\, embedding herself in natural and architectural environments across the U.S. and internationally. Her ritualistic\, intuitive movement films explore the reclamation of self\, power and the body’s deep connection to place. \nRSVP
URL:https://bcamke.org/event/above-below-within-opening-reception/
LOCATION:BCA Gallery 507\, 507 W North Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:BCA Owned Event
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SUMMARY:Ck Ledesma: Opening Reception\, Artist Talk & Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet Milwaukee artist Ck Ledesma\, creator of the latest exhibition\, Ck Ledesma: If you put your ear to it\, you can hear the ocean\, during our artist talk\, then join us for a short walk (3 blocks) through Bronzeville for a tour of the exhibition on the corner of West North Avenue and 2nd Street. \n5 pm – 6pm: Meet the Artists (refreshments and beverages served) \n6 pm – 7pm: Artist Talk \n6pm – 8pm: Site Tour \nRSVP
URL:https://bcamke.org/event/ck-ledesma-artist-talk-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:BCA Gallery 507\, 507 W North Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
CATEGORIES:BCA Owned Event
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SUMMARY:Bronzeville Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:BCA is proud to join the Bronzeville community in this exciting celebration. Stop by our booth at Gallery 507 on W. North Ave to enjoy fun activities\, refreshments\, and free giveaways. Our doors will be open from 9 am to 5 pm\, so step inside to explore our facility\, meet our staff\, and experience our current exhibition “Above\, Below\, Within” by Ciarra K. Walters. \nAs you make your way through Bronzeville\, you’ll discover delicious food\, live music from talented local artists\, and the vibrant spirit that makes this community and culture so special. This is what Bronzeville looks like when it comes together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you—see you there!
URL:https://bcamke.org/event/bronzeville-week-celebration/
LOCATION:BCA Gallery 507\, 507 W North Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk + Movement Workshop with Ciarra K. Walters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing program of the Above\, Below\, Within: Ciarra K. Walters exhibition. This artist talk and workshop invites participants to slow down\, breathe\, and reconnect with their bodies through guided movement. Drawing from Ciarra’s practice of using movement as a form of meditation\, she will lead participants through a series of shapes\, flows\, and rhythms designed to cultivate presence and ease. The session will conclude with a freestyle movement exercise\, offering space to explore movement in a way that feels natural and personal. Before the workshop\, Ciarra will present a brief introduction to her artistic practice\, sharing the ideas\, experiences\, and inspirations that inform her work in the studio. \n\nRSVP
URL:https://bcamke.org/event/artist-talk-movement-workshop-with-ciarra-k-walters/
LOCATION:BCA Gallery 507\, 507 W North Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53212\, United States
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