COLUMBUS AREA ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS
Kenyettá Dance Company: On-site with Exhibit Columbus
Site-specific dance performances at three Exhibit Columbus installations.
Friday, November 3
5:30 pm
Starting at 418 4th St.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE EXHIBIT COLUMBUS EVENT, ACTIVATIONS IN PLACE
Experience three remarkable performances that interpret the essence, purpose, and energy of three installations featured in the Exhibit Columbus Public by Design temporary public art exhibition. Witness the fusion of visual art, dance, movement, and music with Kenyettá Dance Company.
Performances will take place at the following Public by Design locations:
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A Carousel for Columbus, 418 4th Street (Ovation Plaza)
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Designed by the public, 536 5th Street (Library Plaza)
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街 Machi, 637 7th St (Cummins Parking Garage, West)
The performance will begin immediately following the remarks by Joseph Altshuler and Zack Morrison (designers of A Carousel for Columbus) at Ovation Plaza.
Between each performance, attendees are invited to walk to the next location.
A Carousel for Columbus by
Joseph Altshuler and Zack Morrison
418 4th Street
Ovation Plaza
1
Designed by the public by
Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO
536 5th Street
Library Plaza
2
街 Machi by
High School Design Team
637 7th Street
Cummins Parking Garage, West
3
About Kenyettá Dance Company
KDC is a community of dance artists who experience and express the joy, the promise and the pursuit of artistic excellence. KDC continues to examine the power of the human spirit from the African-American aesthetic into the tapestry of arts organizations in Indianapolis, as well as the region and nation.
About the Public by Design Exhibition
The theme of the fourth cycle of Exhibit Columbus, Public by Design, builds on the legacy of Columbus, Indiana to explore how collaborations between communities and designers can revitalize and reimagine historic downtowns as equitable, beautiful, and joyful places. Public by Design serves as a platform for many vibrant communities to become connected around the values of inclusivity, care, and generosity. This cycle celebrates creative methods of collaboration that communities and designers can use to grow a sense of belonging and connection in public spaces.
About Exhibit Columbus
Exhibit Columbus is a program of Landmark Columbus Foundation and embodies its mission by being a locally responsive and globally engaged proponent for the modern heritage of Columbus. Through symposia, exhibitions, public events and guided tours, online and print publications, and educational activities, Exhibit Columbus interprets Columbus’ design heritage and engages a diverse public of community members, students, professionals, and enthusiasts.
Thank you to our sponsors who made this special event possible.