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Darfur Art exhibit paired with annual Schwa Show at Greenville's Emerge Gallery.
On Friday, September 5th, The Emerge Gallery and Arts Center in Greenville will open it's doors an unlikely "twin" art exhibition. "15 for Darfur" can be viewed in the Satellite Gallery , while the Schwa show will be hosted in their main gallery space. The Schwa show is a annual juried exhibit open to all artist who will compete for a Best in show cash award of $500.00. "15 for Darfur" is composed of 15 works on canvas and a bronze monument that exploit the race killings in Southern Sudan that continue in Darfur. Plaques with eyewitness testimonies hang beside "pop art" depicting everything from rusted cars, to Einstein and coupled with photographs of victims that have been contributed by the actress turned activist, Mia Farrow. The creator of "15 for Darfur", Kilian, is a resident of Columbia NC. He has shown his art exhibit in Coffee shops, used clothing stores, college campus's and now within art Galleries. " I want to bring Darfur to the heart of our communities, Darfur has seen the face of evil, the least we can do is extend them the dignity to be heard" - explains Kilian. " I have purposely composed the exhibit so those that really don't want to digest the reality of Darfur can do so, however, If you look a little closer, watch out, it might just change how you view the world and yourself!" While the exhibit runs through September 28th, Kilian will be preparing to travel to the border of Darfur this late fall to provide humanitarian aid. Kilian's full proceeds of Canvas' sales go directly to relief aid and commissioning of the exhibit's bronze monument will build a hospital is Southern Sudan bordering Darfur. Artist reception on Friday September 5th, 6-9pm for both the Schwa and "15 for Darfur" Emerge Gallery is located at 404 Evans Street in Greenville NC Tuesday-Friday: 10:00am - 9:00 pm Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Online Exhibit at www.kilianstudio.com call Emerge Gallery at (252) 551-6947
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Gas prices, drunk driving concerns of Labor Day travelers
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Fire In E. Tenn. Mountains Growing
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NC Highway Patrol urges slower driving
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Remnants of Fay: rain remains in NC forecast
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NC Governor Candidates Launch New Ads
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Drunken-driving deaths fall in 32 states
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Herd on the Trail: Gov. Easley Calls for Settling the Score
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Many older North Carolinians and those with disabilities will be able ...
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Rev. Sharpton announces 7-state voter campaign
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Fay's remnants bring heavy rains
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NC mom in serious condition after 5 days in ravine
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Officials try to stop munching moths on the move
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Lawmakers may override Easley's boat towing veto
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SAT scores stay at lowest level in nearly a decade
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Cheerleading Causes Majority of Female Athletic Injuries
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Flood, tornado watches issued in parts of Western N.C.
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Jurors begin deliberations in Wright trial
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Former student sentenced in UNC crash
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GOP puts platform on crash diet
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