The artwork to be included in the art exhibit and silent auction, The Truth, is a diverse collection of works by Haitian, Haitian American and Haitian inspired artists. The contributing artists will present works that include photographic images from before and after the earthquake, fine art photography, paintings, masks and a slideshow presentation, short films, interviews and footage of Haiti.

GALERIE MONNIN :: Dedicated in 1956, the founders have been at the forefront of promoting Haitian art and aesthetic around the world. A family-run gallery, with the third generation of Monnin’s now in charge, has been showcasing contemporary Haitian art for over 50 years.

Galerie Monnin strives to be the avant garde of the artistic and cultural development of Haiti; and this despite all the socio-political turmoil, the misadventures and the ups and downs of this singular little country of fiercely individual creators.

A large collection will come straight from Haiti, showcasing the most contemporary art being created in Haiti right now.

Artists featured in the exhibition include:

ARTISTS FROM GALERIE MONNIN: Frantz ZEPHIRIN, Pascale MONNIN, Georges DESARMES, Fritzner LAMOUR, Mario BENJAMIN, Sergine ANDRE, Reinold CLERISIER, Magda MAGLOIRE, SIMIL, Saint Louis BLAISE, Wilson BIGAUD, Andre BLAISE, KILLY, Widson CAMEAU, Evelyne BENOIT, Levoy EXIL, Gabriel COUTARD, Lafortune GERARD, Reynald JOSEPH, Jean Baptiste Jean Joseph "JBJJ", Mireille DELICE, AZOR & ALCIDE, Mireille LAFONTANT.
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ADRIANO FAGUNDES, ANDREW DOSUNMU, ARTISTS FROM CINÉ INSTITUTE, BRENDAN HOFFMAN, DANIEL MOREL, DAVID BELLE,ELLEN CAREY, HIROMITSU MORITMO, JACOB SADRAK, JIM SICILE, JULIE DERMANSKY, KATIE OLINSKY, LOUIS-ALBERT LEVEQUE, MARC BAPTISTE, NAIKE LEGER, NOELLE THEARD, PATRICE DOUGE, PAULINE ST. DENIS, SCOTT MORGAN, TORKIL GUDNASON.

PROGRAM :

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23RD : Opening reception of the Cultural Exhibition - Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres 7–11pm

THURSDAY, JUNE 24TH : Cultural Exhibition open to public 11am–6pm - Film Screening 6pm-9pm

FRIDAY, JUNE 25TH : Cultural Exhibition open to public 11am–6pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH : Cultural Exhibition open to public 11am–6pm - Yoga Meditation TBC

SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH : Cultural Exhibition open to public 11am–6pm - Drum Circle TBC

MONDAY, JUNE 28TH : Cultural Exhibition open to public 11am–6pm

TUESDAY, JUNE 29TH : Cultural Exhibition open to public 11am–3pm

Potential Panelists:

RAOUL PECK - JIMMY JEAN-LOUIS - PAUL HAGGIS - DIANE LANE - JOSH BROLIN - JONATHAN DEMME - DAVID BELLE - FOREST WHITAKER - KIKI WHITAKER - UNIK - WYCLEF JEAN - GAEL MONNIN - SEAN PENN - ALLISON THOMPSON

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