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09.10.10 - 10.24.10
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VisualArtsDiverseWorks kicks off the season with an exhibition that commemorates the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Take a look at how one of the U.S.'s largest natural disaster transformed the lives of artists from Southeast Louisiana.
09.10.10 - 10.26.10
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VisualArtsGrandalism is a season-long series of street art commissions presented in partnership with Gonzo247, co-founder of Aerosol Warfare. In September, Gonzo247 kicks off the rotating series of large-scale works.



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$TIMULUS
July 17 - August 15, 2009
Opening Reception:  Friday, July 17, 2008
6-8pm

Artadia makes it its business to support the best artists it can find.  At DiverseWorks, we make it our business to show the best art we can find.  Is it any wonder that we'd come together?  DiverseWorks is thrilled to collaborate with Artadia for the third time to showcase the tremendous work of Houston's vibrant contemporary art community.  $TIMULUS will feature new work by the 2008 awardees.  Featured artists include:  Mequitta Ahuja, Dawolu Jabari Anderson, Katy Heinlein, Lauren Kelley, El Franco Lee II, Lynne McCabe, Delilah Montoya, Katrina Moorhead, Floyd Newsum and Stephanie Toppin. $TIMULUS will be on view at DiverseWorks from July 17 through August 15, 2009 with an opening reception Friday, July 17, 2009, 6-8pm

About Artadia
Artadia's mission is to encourage innovative artistic practice and meaningful dialogue across the United States by providing artists in specific communities with unrestricted awards and a national network of support. Once an artist receives an Artadia Award, he or she becomes a lifetime member of the national Artadia network. Artadia was founded as The ArtCouncil in 1997, by investment banker and art collector Christopher E. Vroom, in response to the demise of the National Endowment for the Arts' artist fellowships.

Since Artadia's first San Francisco grants in 1999, four targeted cities have been added, and more than $2 million has been distributed to 200 awardees in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Boston, and most recently Atlanta. In eight years, more than 6,000 artists have applied for the Artadia Awards. In 2002, Artadia moved its headquarters to the gallery district in Chelsea, New York City to maximize proximity and access for its network and program. Guided by entrepreneurial principles, a full-spectrum board of arts patrons and philanthropists from across the country provides governance. Artadia is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information on Artadia, go to http://www.artadia.org/home.html