Join the Hilliard University Art Museum for a screening of the documentary "City of Memory," which is directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Robert Adanto, that will be followed by a Q&A.
The film explores the ways in which the cataclysmic events in the wake of Hurricane Katrina became imprinted on the memory of visual artists who lived through them. It documents the unique ability of New Orleans’ artists to react when faced with catastrophe. From what looked like the death of a great American city emerged a generation of artists whose energy might prove a source of renewal for the rest of the world.
Six of the artists featured in the film will be included in the group exhibition "Face to Face: A Survey of Contemporary Portraiture by Louisiana Artists", which opens at the Hilliard University Art Museum on Friday, Sept. 9.
The film features compelling artwork and interviews with Samuel Portera, Deborah Luster, Tameka Norris, Dawn DeDeaux, Miranda Lake, Gina Phillips, Hannah Chalew, John Woodin, Rondell Crier, Thomas Neff, Jennifer Shaw, Loren Schwerd, Lisette De Boisblanc, Kevin Kline, Zack Smith, E. Paul Julien, Elizabeth Kleinveld, Jan Gilbert, Sydney Byrd, Keith Calhoun, Jana Napoli, Rontherin Ratliff and David Spielman.
The screening will also be a fundraiser for those affected by recent floods in the region. It is suggested that those attending the film donate $10 to the Community Foundation of Acadiana via the Acadiana Disaster Response Fund to support ongoing disaster relief efforts.
The screening of “City of Memory” will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 6 p.m. at the Hilliard University Art Museum, located on the UL Lafayette campus. For more information, visit HilliardMuseum.org.