EvoRevo: Animal Liberation Forum

EvoRevo: Animal Liberation Forum
Event Date: 
03/12/2011 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event location
Address: 
3026 Airport Ave
City or Town: 
Santa Monica
State or Province: 
CA

 

A thought provoking discussion about Animal Liberation with some of the most notable thinkers of this field.
 
Presented as part of the Evolution Revolution exhibition, the forum includes: 
 
Shelley Harrison (Chairperson, The Humane Party), Debra Wilson (Actor "Avatar", Activist), Shannon Keith (Uncaged Films), Lorrie Houston (Founder, Animal Acres Sanctuary), Carol Glasser (Research Director, Humane Research Council) and Denis Henry Hennelly (Producer, Open Road Films).
 
Moderated by Shelley Harrison
 
Free to the Public. RSVP Required.  
RSVP for this event on FACEBOOK.
 
About the show:
 
Evolution/Revolution: the Interconnectedness of All Beings is a ground breaking, educational and socially conscious exhibition, which explores various aspects of animal welfare and the environment. Curated by Karen Fiorito, the show features the works of William Wegman, Robbie Conal, Sue Coe, Gee Vaucher, Peter Kuper, Yuri Shimojo, Emek, Cole Gerst, Jonathan Horowitz and Karen Fiorito.
 
The mission of this art exhibition and forum is to open new dialogues and explore human perceptions about nature and the environment, awakening and inviting people to make more conscious decisions about their food, clothing, furniture, lifestyle and pets. Evolution Revolution includes the art works of some of the most prominent artists in the field of animal rights and welfare.
 
The show runs from February 19, through March 27, 2011 and includes several public programs about animal rights and welfare. The topics are “Artist Panel: A conversation with some of the featured artists on arts and activism”, “Animal Liberation Forum: A thought provoking discussion with scholars, lawyers, filmmakers and activists on the plight of animals”, “Kafka’s Monkey - A Report To An Academy: A one man performance”, and “The Annual Santa Monica Airport Art Walk”.
 
Opening Reception is on February 19, 2011 5 - 9 PM. All of the events will take place at Santa Monica Art Studios - Arena 1 Gallery 3026 Airport Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405 - Phone (310) 397 7449. Gallery Hours are Wednesday through Saturday Noon to 6 PM. Admission is free and open to the public. Free parking is available.
 
This art exhibition and forum is presented by 
Buddha Cat Press, SoCiArts Productions and Santa Monica Art Studios. 
 
For more information please visit www.EvolutionRevolutionArt.org
 
Sponsors and Partners:
Edgar Varela Fine Arts, Art Weekend LA, Veggie Grill, Animal Acres, Zoo District Theater, Indie Printing.