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Black History Month Celebration w Patrick Hilaire Photography
Celebrate Black History Month with Patrick Hilaire's LIGHT and SOUND Photography Exhibition Reception in SOPAC's Herb + Milly Iris Gallery
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Come Celebrate Black History Month with notable local photographer Patrick Hilaire’s LIGHT and SOUND Photography Exhibition.
Around the Jersey NYC area there are many live music performances and of course numerous photographers. One notable local photographer that stands out from the pack is the professional photographer known as @l1stener or Patrick Hilaire. Over time Patrick has compiled a remarkable collection of photographs of live music performances, the musicians and the environments associated with the Greater New Jersey and New York live music scene.
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"I am excited about the upcoming Light and Sound Exhibition at the beautiful SOPAC Gallery. This show gives me a chance to share and explore the deeper elements of my passion when it comes to understanding the intersection of sound and light in any live music performance. There's beauty in the moment and capturing it "just right" amongst all else that is going on during a live performance is a challenge that I enjoy." Patrick Hilaire.
His life’s work has focused on capturing the relationship between images and sound. Known as the man behind the camera at many Jazz happenings, Hilaire has been a staple in the local music scene for years. Hilaire has photographed performers from SOPAC’s Jazz & Blues in the Loft series as well as the Dizzy Gillespie All Star Band at the Blue Note in New York City. Hilaire has exhibited at several galleries, was featured at the South by South Orange Festival, and shot performances at the John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival as well as the South Mountain International Blues Festival.
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SOPAC Exhibition Light and Sound
Celebrate Black History Month with the photography of local notable, Patrick Hilaire.
On Display: Showcasing Patrick Hilaire’s stunning black-and-white portraits of Jazz musicians.
Where: The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC
When: February 1 – 28
Hours: Monday-Saturday, Noon – 6PM.
Admission: Free
Reception Thursday, February 17 _ 5 – 8PM plus live jazz music.
The art will be available for purchase as these will be museum quality archival pigment prints on Bright White Velvet 100% rag paper.
Learn More: https://www.sopacnow.org/events/light-sound-reception/
Exhibition made possible by the SOPAC Curator Jeremy Moss and the Rosalee and The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery and Friends.
About South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) is an accessible cultural destination located in the heart of downtown South Orange that presents world-class artists in an intimate and welcoming environment. The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at SOPAC showcases a wide range of artists bringing contemporary art to a broader audience. With the support of the Gallery’s Art Advisory Committee, art exhibitions are selected according to the vision of the Curator. Exhibition themes, artist selection, even placement of artwork is meant to lead visitors through the Gallery exhibition while telling a story, instigating questions and provoking. The Gallery is located on the second and third floors of SOPAC. It hosts multiple art exhibits a year. Admission to the Gallery is free. Visit www.SOPACnow.org/about/gallery
About the Curator Jeremy Moss
In 2016 the South Orange Performing Arts Center appointed Jeremy Moss as the curator for the Herb & Milly Iris Gallery, located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ. He is an experienced and visionary arts non-profit leader with over 19 years in arts and arts management. Skilled at building exceptional teams focused on collaboration and results. He was boughton board to oversee the strategic direction of the gallery, as well as bringing new exhibits to the South Orange landmark that reflect the mission of the Herb & Milly Iris Gallery- to encourage emerging artists and to bring contemporary art to a broader audience. Jeremy is a native of Leicester, England and currently resides in Orange, New Jersey.
About Live Music Sponsor
Gregory Burrus is a Photojournalist, Live Music Producer, Promoter, Videographer, Arts and Entertainment Writer, Blogger, Business Reviewer, and Community Events Reporter. Gregory develops, manages, promotes and documents live music programs in the Greater New Jersey and New York Area.
