The Niki Nikki Art Show: July 19th 2019

#NikiLopezPresents:

RSVP:  https://thenikinikkiartshow.eventbrite.com

The Niki Nikki Art Show: Metal & Masks

July 19th - August 7th, 2019 Location: 1310 Gallery, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts

Opening Night + OPEN MIC: Friday, July 19th | 1310 Gallery | 6pm-10pm

Admission:  FREE & Open to the Public Step right up into the provocative world of Niki Lopez & Nikki Detourbutterfly to experience this duo art exhibition featuring new masks and metal works.   Niki Lopez and Nikki ‘Detourbutterfly’ are both South Florida artists and filmmakers. Their many similarities inspired them to explore this unique duo exhibition.  Both artists will be showcasing various works including new work from a collaboration with photographer Ethan Dangerwing of Vulture Image. This will be Niki Lopez’s 11th annual exhibition at the 1310 Gallery - Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts.  

Music by : Kulcha Shok + Open Mic

Complimentary cupcakes courtesy of Sweet Tower Novelty Cakes & Confections. Donation cash bar.

  Admission is free and open to the public. 

Behind the scenes Instagram stories by

This exhibition is brought to you by:

Niki Lopez Creative, Detourbutterfly, What's Your Elephant and 1310 Bandits

Special THANKS to:

G of Very G TV, Dangerwing Photography and Pure Honey Magazine

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1310 Gallery is an artist-run collective that offers over 2400 square feet of exhibition space split into 3 levels, and housed within ArtSpace’s live/work facility, Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts. 1310 Gallery rotates art exhibitions monthly and also hosts performances and workshops. 2013 Broward New Times “Best Art Gallery of the Year”.   The gallery is open by appointment in addition to the Opening & Closing receptions. For further information please call 305-975-6262.

  Opening exhibition RSVP: https://thenikinikkiartshow.eventbrite.com  

--------- What's Your Elephant Exhibition will be in August ---------
WYE workshops are ongoing.  Check Facebook or Instagram for future dates.

 JOIN THE MOVEMENT #whatsyourelephant

Creating provocative conversations around the unspoken.

A human experience project by Niki Lopez.

Submit your elephant:

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Stay tuned for updates on podcast, workshop, and online panel discussions.

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For further information please call 305-975-6262

1310 Gallery: 1310 SW 2nd Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 - map

1310 Gallery recognized in the Broward New Times as "The Best of Art Gallery of 2013

This will be the 11th annual exhibition produced by Niki Lopez, some clips from previous events include:

• August 18, 2018 - What's Your Elephant
• July 15, 2017 - What's Your Elephant
• 2016 - What's Your Elephant
• July 18, 2015 - What's Your Elephant
• July 19, 2014 - L’éléphant dans la Salle (the elephant in the room)
• July 20, 2013 - Parallels
• July 21,  2012- Culture Clash
• July 16, 2011- Into The Rabbit Hole
• July 17, - 2010 - Space, Art + Love
• August 15, 2009 - Colors, Lines & Soul-

2016

2012

2010 2009  

About the producer: Niki Lopez is a multi-disciplined Visual Artist, Activist, an award-winning Filmmaker and Graphic Designer as well as a resident member of the Sailboat Bend Artist Community.

Affiliations include: Thou Art Woman, Spoken Soul Festival Alumni.

About 1310 Gallery: A 37 unit live/work art community housing multi-disciplinary visual & performing artist.  The Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts hosts monthly shows since 2008. 

Niki Lopez at The Old Dillard Museum - Florida Emancipation Mini Fest

I've spent many years exhibiting and curating group art exhibits (having my 9th annual curated exhibition at the 1310 Gallery July 15th), so nice to be invited to have a small solo exhibit at a wonderful and historic space. Honored for an opportunity to present at the Old Dillard Art Museum.  The Old Dillard Museum provides enriching exhibitions and educational opportunities to keep Black History alive.

The Old Dillard Museum occupies a prominent place in the history of Fort Lauderdale and has, over the years, presented educational opportunities for African-Americans as the first school constructed for people of color in this area. Formerly called "the colored school," Old Dillard was erected on land purchased from Ft. Lauderdale pioneers Frank and Ivy Stranahan for one dollar. 

For the first time I will have various works (paintings, sculpture and mixed media installations) under one roof along with some pieces from an arts collective 'Artists for Black Lives Matter'. #artistsforblacklivesmatter is an art collective consisting of Allison Kotzig, Alana DaCosta, Richard Wright and myself.  (#a4blm on Facebook)

As one of the speakers for the Florida Day Emancipation Day Mini Fest, I will be speaking on the presented works and sharing some of my story and connection with the significance of this event that also gives a backstory to the What's Your Elephant movement.  WYE uses the arts to create provocative conversations around the unspoken by way of art exhibits, interactive installations, community engagements, artists talks and workshop. (Learn more here)

My intentions for #whatsyourelephant is to create a safe space where one can share and bring awareness through the arts. If sharing my elephants empowers even one person to consider their choices, its impact and speak up when they see an injustice or be a voice for the many who are still living in fear & denial- my job is done. (Learn more here)

If you are local, I do hope you will join me.  Outside of the gallery's opening hours, there will be only two reception opportunities to see this exhibit.   

Niki Lopez and Old Dillard Museum Presents:

I AM THE ELEPHANT

Old Dillard Museum

Saturday May 20th, 1-5pm

Art Exhibit and Talk

The emancipation of Niki Lopez.  Solo art exhibit at the Old Dillard Museum. Niki Lopez will be presenting some of her latest works as well as art collective projects such as Artists For Black Lives Matter and What's Your Elephant. Lopez is a featured artist and one of the speakers at the Florida Emancipation Mini Fest.

Florida Emancipation Day Mini Festival

Celebrate Emancipation Day in a fun-filled, family friendly event that commemorates the struggles and triumphs of the African American people of the state. Featuring an art exhibition and discussion with Niki Lopez; Tony Thompson & The Metropolitan Diversity Theater Company; A screening of the film Night John; Poet/Monologuist David Mills; Saxophone Soloist Jesse Jones, Jr and Crooner Harold Winley of the Inkspots and the Clovers.

Food and Arts and Crafts vendors will also be featured.

Old Dillard Museum

1009 Northwest 4th Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

FREE

RSVP at 754.322.8828

Artists for Black Lives Matter art exhibit at The Projects Window Gallery in FAT Village during #artwalk

Artists for Black Lives Matter art exhibit at The Projects Window Gallery in FAT Village during #artwalk

Artists for Black Lives Matter will show our Community Sourced Panel Wall Installation as well as the art of Chire Regans and John English. We are also planning a workshop and panel discussion (TBA). This exhibit is a part of the FAT Village Artwalk. Special performance by Sonia Baez-Hernandez.

The Projects Window Gallery in FAT Village
519 NW 1st Ave
Ft. lauderdale Fl

Mission: Artists for Black Lives Matter #a4blm is a space to express yourself creatively around issues pertaining to Black Lives Matter. A4BLM combines exhibits, workshops, social engagement & peaceful awareness campaigns surrounding Black Lives Matter issues including police brutality and the loss of life due to racial injustice.

Connect with us!

• https://www.facebook.com/artistsforblacklivesmatter/
• https://www.instagram.com/artistsforblacklivesmatter/

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/

Close up of panels within Artists For Black Lives Matter community sourced art exhibit.

Contributing artists include:

• Alana DaCosta
• Alecia Deon
• Allison Kotzig
• Andrew Martineau
• Anita Wexler
• Anthony Bacchus
• Benedicte Blanc- Fontenille
• Blanche Williams
• Bryan Cunnningham
• Carol-Anne McFarlane
• Chire Regans
• Christopher Christoboulou
• Dana E. Fitchett
• Danielle Calibird Fernandez
• Deborah Phillips
• Emperes Holley
• Evan Snow
• Gilbert Chevry Chrispin
• Jan Husar
• Janelle Fulford
• JaQuale Boss Bostick
• John English
• John McElhatton
• K S Pratt
• Kelvin Bernard
• Kendra Williams
• Kianga Jinaki
• KS Pratt
• Laura Sue Wilansky
• Laurel Oh Car Angel
• Leonor Anthony
• Leslie Mah
• Markeven Williams
• Marlet Lopez
• Mary Buhler
• Maya Amina Harrison
• Micheal Anthony Clark
• Micheal Kupillas
• Nafis White
• Nancy Caramello
• Nazbah Tom
• Niki Lopez
• Renda Writer
• Rich Wright
• Robert Liu-Trujillo
• Rolando Chang Barrero
• SafetyFirst & Deadeyes
• SeBiArt i•ma•gine | e•volve
• Sonia Baez-Hernandez
• Tara Chadwick
• Teepop
• The Milagro Center of Delray Beach
• Thomas McAvoy
• Zenon Duda

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From the opening night of #artistsforblacklivesmatter in Wynwood, Miami, March 2016.  Gallery owner Jumaane N'Namdi on the left with the#a4blm collective: Allison Kotzig, Niki Lopez, Alana DaCosta & Richard Wright and some of the contributing artists!! Over 116 panels & 43 local & national contributing Artists for Black Lives Matter photo by David iPhoto

Meditation for Creatives

Something I've been working towards: incorporating meditation when ever possible. My goals is to make it a daily ritual for myself and my son.  This morning,  I need to take 10... Came across this really wonderful #Youtube "10 Minute Guided Meditation On Unblocking and Expanding Creativity | Epic - Uplifting - Healing". It was exactly what I was looking for! It was a guided mediation and a journey into the desert to play in this magical box.   Got so inspired, I had to take 10 more minutes for some creative play with a line I got from the meditation: "This is our box to decorate as if we never grew up."

 Digital art doodle by Niki Lopez - Original desert image appropriated from messynessychic.com

I wanted to find a desert image on the web to mediate to and came across this one.  I enjoyed taking a few moments for some creative play of my own to set the tone for the day.  Feel free to use, share & re-post.  Whether you are looking for a general 10 minute meditation, having a creative block, or having a moment where creative play would be a great impact to your day, I highly recommend checking out this video and adding it to your mediation play list.  (I have).

It just keeps getting better. Logging on to my Facebook today, an Artist & DJ - dj ffloodi posted a 'Happy Birthday Grace Jones - Love You to Life' redub tribute he made in honor of Grace Jones turning 67. Jones also shares her born day with Malcolm & Yuri Kochiyama.

Some updates with me & this personal art blog: I've been experiencing a wonderful metamorphosis of sorts over the past year.  It's great to feel that so many around me are also on this path of awakening, realizations, creative growth & progress in what ever journeys they are up to in life.

As a Mom, Creative & Social Media manager - I'm juggling may things, but love it.  I'm prepping for my annual month long exhibit, and assisting in a few passion project including poetry, art, design & social media.  Co-working with creative co-conspirator & artist Alana DaCosta on a couple of community engagement & public art project that I will be sharing later on in the year.  We are still in incubation mode with "What's Your Elephant", so much in store, I can't wait to share!  As for this blog, check back next week as I have a few new "Creative Circle Tuesday's" scheduled to post.

So stay tuned family!


- Niki Lopez
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CUATRO: A Latina Women Artist Collective benifit for World Out Miami

 

 

CUATRO: A Latina Women Artist Collective by Omilani Music

 

It's both an honor and a pleasure to be one of the 4 Latin artist (well in my case #latinegra artist) being featured at tonight's World OutGames Miami Cocktail Reception. "CUATRO" is presented by Omilani Music in conjunction with ALAS Consulting. This cocktail reception is a fundraiser and the proceeds benefit the 2017 World OutGames Miami.

 

This is a benefit, however there is no cover to attend. 

 

There will be a silent auction featuring art from various South Florida artists along with libations & light bites. The evening will include Emcee Vinna Rouge, live performances by Nina Kasper, Alexandre Rodriguez & the Erótic Strong Trio and music provided by DJ Maximus 3000.

 

Join Us:

 January 29, 2015

6pm-9pm

 

The Platinum,

480 NE 30th Street, Miami, FL 33137

 

For directions, click here

 

World OutGames Miami is welcoming 15,000 athletes and participants to Miami to celebrate Sport, Culture & Human Rights.  In 2017, thousands of participants, spectators and thought leaders from around the globe will converge on Miami for World OutGames IV. This 10-day event will bring to life more than 450 events across three areas: Sport, Culture and Human Rights. World OutGames Miami will challenge you physically, stimulate you intellectually and enliven you emotionally. Be part of it all, and leave transformed for the better – in your mind, your body and your heart. World OutGames Miami is licensed by GLISA – the Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association

preparation for #WorldOutGamesMiami2017. 

 

• For more about World Out Games, visit their website: outgames.org
• For more information about Omilani, click here: omilani.com
• For more information on Latin Negra, click here: latinegras.com
• For more information on my art, click here: nikiartstudio.com