BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS AT THE 1978 ARTS CENTER IN  MAPLEWOOD, NJ  ART &  FILMS BY CAMILLE  BILLOPS  

January 24, 2008  Camille Billops : Acknowledgement Bodes Concern showcases the artwork of this filmmaker, painter, sculptor and printmaker who, with her husband, professor James Hatch,  documents African American life.  This show will run from January 6, 2008 to February 17, 2008.  Camille's work strives to show that acknowledgement of people hurt by the inherent insult bodes concern for the victims. Her art suggests that we can abolish the negative impact of this hurt and these insults through control of the context in which the work is presented to the viewer. This artistic control, while refusing to flinch from the truth, is infused with sensitivity.

This sensitivity can also be seen in her films, which will be shown at Gallery 1978 over the course of the exhibition.  Film screenings will be as follows:

All films will be shown at 3:00 pm

Saturday January 19, 2008   Finding Christa (60 min.)

Sunday January 27, 2008     Older Women and Love (26 min.)

Saturday February 2, 2008   A String of Pearls (4 min.)

Take Your Bags (11 min.)

Sunday February 10, 2008   Suzanne, Suzanne (26 min.)

Sunday February 17, 2008   The KKK Boutique (60 min)

1978 Jazz and Film Night:  February 8, 2008 begins at 8:00 p.m.  It  will be a tribute to Professor Longhair, featuring ace pianist, Matt King.  There is a $10 admission fee that includes refreshments.

The 1978 Arts Center is located  at 1978 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood, NJ.  For more information visit their website at www.1789artscenter.org