Closing reception set for father-daughter art exhibit
Exhibiting artists Jessica Beck and her father Daryl Beck will offer a closing reception for their exhibit, “Sequence,” at The LAVA Center, 324 Main St., on Friday, Aug. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Jessica Beck grew up taking road trips and going to museums with her family. She became a fan of street art in its varied forms and drew influence from video games, hip-hip and graffiti on YouTube. Jessica is currently a student at Greenfield Community College with a focus on computer programming. She also writes and records music.
Daryl Beck, after studying at Landmark College, transferred and completed the GCC art program in 1994. He has also studied at the San Francisco Art Institute. His past artwork has been in the realm of photography, metal sculpture and multimedia installations. He is interested in the sense of motion, the visual patterns and the cultural messaging that are ever-present in the natural and the human-built world around us.
The closing reception includes a bring-your-own-art party, which means The LAVA Center will have extra space set up to showcase community members’ artwork. Space is limited, so attendees are advised to only bring in what they can carry. The LAVA Center also advises that, due to the gallery being in a mixed-use space, its insurance does not cover artwork. Those who opt to bring artwork acknowledge The LAVA Center’s release from any liability.
DeMelo to lead theater, storytelling workshops
The LAVA Center at 324 Main St. will host a theater and storytelling workshop led by Brazilian actor and director Alex DeMelo.
The workshops will be offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays between Aug. 21 and Oct. 5, with public performances on Saturdays, Oct. 19 and Oct. 26.
“Together, we will weave tales, explore emotions and uncover the transformative power of performance,” DeMelo said in a statement.
Admission to this workshop is on a sliding scale, from $1 to $10 per session, though no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. To secure a spot or to inquire further, contact Matthew Barlow at matthew@thelavacenter.org. Space is limited.
This program is made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities, with funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
