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LA Vs. WAR II: Art for Peace in the Hope Era<\/strong> (Los Angeles) – LA Vs. War II: Art for Peace in the Hope Era returns for three days from Sept. 9 -11, 2011 commemorating the ten-year anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a massive group art exhibition in Downtown Los Angeles at The Vortex Philanthropic Space.<\/p>\n Artists from LA and beyond will examine the questions: After 10 years of the Global War on Terror, where do we now stand as a nation? Is the world a safer place? Where does the Peace movement go from here?<\/p>\n Teach-ins will be held with LA Vs. War grassroots activist-partners Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), Code Pink, Youth Justice Coalition, Antiwar.com, Center for the Study of Political Graphics, Campaign to Rescind Special Order 11 and Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) in an effort to inform and energize attendees in transforming their own lives and communities.<\/p>\n In the days leading up to the event, LA Vs. War organizers have confirmed two additional public peace murals by acclaimed street artists El Mac and Vyal. The group mural, “LA Madre Vs. WAR” by WERC, GERA, Contra and JC is currently running at the show\u2019s venue.<\/p>\n Confirmed LA Vs. War II programming below, please see attached program for complete schedule and details.<\/p>\n Contributing Artist Line-Up:<\/strong> Aamber Newsome, Abcnt, Adam Smith, Aise, Alexander Skramble, Alison Smith, Ando Pndlian, Army of One, Art Hazelwood, Asylm, Billy Davidson, Brianna Lengel Bail, Chase, Chaz Bojorquez, Christopher Wallace, Chuck Sperry, cojoco, Contra One, Cryptik, Deadmundo, DJ Lucha\/Besos Not Bombs, Dog Byte, Dominique Domingez, Doran Dada, Doug Minkler, Eddie Colla, Edward Colver, Emory Douglas, Enik, Eriberto Oriol, Eyeone, Eyerie, Farzad Kohan, Favianna Rodriguez, Free Humanity, Garrison Buxton, Geraldine Lozano, Gilles d’Amecourt, Glenn Brooks, Graphonic, Guillermo Bert, Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca, James Bentley, Jesus Barraza, Joe Iurato, Joey Connolly, John Carlos De Luna, John Carr, John Fekner, Jon Paul Bail, Josh MacPhee, Juan Fuentez, Juana Alicia Araiza, Julio Salgado, Kaleb Arefaine, Krystine Kryttre, Kyle Goen, Lalo Alcaraz, Leba, Leo “CatZ” Limon, Leo Eguiarte, Leopoldo Pena, lilstickyrice, Louis Hennings, Lucky Bunny, Lydia Emily, Malaquias Montoya, Man One, Manny Torres, Marilyn LaGrone-Amaral, Mark of the Beast, Mas, Max Neutra, Mear, Melanie Cervantes, Michael Russek, Michelle Cohen, Mike “Maximum Fluoride” Fisher, Nino Rodriguez, Not My Goverment, Nuclear Winter, Orameh Bagheri, Oree Original, Oscar Magallanes, Overton Loyd, Paul Barron, Peace Be With You, Poli Marichal, Raymundo Hernandez-Lopez, Ricardo Duffy, Ricardo Estrada, Richard Sanchez, Robbie Conal, Ron Donovan, Rupert Garcia, Septerhed, Shark Toof, Shepard Fairey, Simba Russeau, Sonji Mariposa, Street Phantom, Tirso Araiza, Two Rabbits, Vyal, Werc, William Acedo, Winston Smith, Xochitl Cieve, Yem, Yuri Shimojo, Zoltron<\/p>\n Performance Artist Line-Up:<\/strong> Live Art Line-Up:<\/strong> Video Artist Line-Up:<\/strong> DJ Line-Up:<\/strong> Additional Programming Includes:<\/strong> When: Friday, September 9th, 2011 – Sunday, September 11th, 2011<\/strong> Where: The Vortex<\/strong> Entry: $5.00 Suggested Donation For more information and updates visit: www.vswar.org<\/a> About LA Vs War II LA Vs. WAR provides an exhibition platform for art activists to promote unity and education on issues of war, peace and social justice. The show promotes creative expressions from artists that inspire spirits and awaken minds. LA Vs. War uses the power of art as the very means of mobilizing communities to bring about change. Produced and Organzied by Est\u00e9e Ochoa and John Carr of Yo! Peace.<\/p>\n MEDIA INQUIRIES & RSVP:<\/p>\n Candice Han Kim Huynh This is a huge Pro-peace\/Anti-War show. I will be instructing some stenciling workshops Sat-Sun @ 4:30. Come and support. LA Vs. WAR II: Art for Peace in the Hope Era Announces Final Programming, Artist Confirmations, Special Public Appearances, Teach-Ins, Workshops & Musical Line-Up (Los Angeles) – LA Vs. War II: Art for Peace in … <\/p>\n
\nAnnounces Final Programming, Artist Confirmations, Special Public Appearances,
\nTeach-Ins, Workshops & Musical Line-Up<\/p>\n
\nVisual Art Gallery Curated by John Carr\/Yo! Peace, Center for the Study of Political Graphics, Political Gridlock, Self Help Graphics & Ad Hoc Art<\/p>\n
\nAlex Munoz
\nAmitis Motevalli
\nByron Jose
\nGian Munoz
\njoebutoh sculptour \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Michael Datcher
\nMs. Slowcialization
\nNancy Popp
\nRaquel Gutierrez
\nYuki Hayashi-Hammel<\/p>\n
\nLive Art Curated by Crewest Gallery & Mobile Mural Lab
\nAsylm SH
\nBazar
\nBounce
\nChase
\nCryptik
\nFearo
\nGustavo Garcia
\nIdes
\nJim Fonseca\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Lydia Emily
\nMan One
\nMandoe
\nMear
\nNuke
\nVyal
\nWenceslao Quiroz
\nMore TBA<\/p>\n
\nCurated by Kelly Fancher
\nElizabeth Woo
\nElle Burchill
\nManuela Viera-Gallo
\nPouya
\nVivian Wong<\/p>\n
\nCurated by ArtDontSleep & Dublab.com
\nAaron Byrd
\nAdrian Younge
\nAl Jackson
\nAlfred Hawkins
\nAlter
\nAndrew Meza
\nAnthony Valadez
\nB+
\nCarlos Nino
\nColeman
\nDestroyer
\nDJ Moni
\nDJ Shiva
\nElephant & Castle
\nExpo
\nFrosty
\nGLK
\nInka One \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Hawthorne Headhunters
\nHaycock
\nHouse Shoes
\nJun
\nKristi Lomax
\nLady Sha
\nLee Bannon
\nMarc deClive Lowe
\nMatthew David
\nMonalisa
\nMr. NumberOnederful
\nPlann B.
\nRani D.
\nRhettmatic
\nSeano
\nScott K
\n& special guests.<\/p>\n
\nLive T-shirt Printing By: Hit+Run featuring peace and antiwar graphics
\nPeace Altar By: Ofelia Esparza and ZAN
\nLaser Graffiti By: Buff Laser 2000
\nPeace Photo Project By: Azul 213
\nStenciling Demonstrations & Workshops By: Oscar Magallanes and Leo Lim\u00f3n<\/p>\n
\n12:00 PM – 12:00 AM<\/p>\n
\n2341 E. Olympic Blvd.
\nLos Angeles, CA 90021<\/p>\n
\nThis is an all ages event<\/p>\n
\nLike LA Vs. War on Facebook: www.facebook.com\/vswar<\/a>
\nFollow LA Vs. War on Twitter: www.twitter.com\/lavswar<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLA Vs. WAR II is project that will live on past the September 2011 Los Angeles event under the name Vs. WAR. The show will evolve and travel to other cities bringing its unique model of creative resistance and collaboration to other communities. Originally organized out of the Yo! Peace poster show, the first LA Vs. WAR welcomed 6000 attendees and made a national impression.<\/p>\n
\n310-435-0930
\ncandice@pitchblend.com<\/p>\n
\n323-379-8623
\nkim@pitchblend.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"