FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com AUGUST 6, 2015 • The Courier sun 11 Jamaica Flux to transform public spaces BY ANGELA MATUA amatua@queenscourier.com/@AngelaMatua Jamaica storefronts, sidewalks, parks and vacant lots will be transformed by 19 artists as part of “Jamaica Flux: Workspaces & Windows 2016,” a public art project organized and presented by the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning (JCAL). The project, which is curated by Heng Gil Han across downtown Jamaica, was previously mounted in 2004, 2007 and 2010. Next year’s project focuses on emphasizing public engagement and contemporary art as a vehicle to examine and discuss solutions to critical issues in the community, according to a press release. The 19 artists were chosen by a selection panel of 9 people, including JCAL Executive Director Cathy Hung. “Jamaica Flux could not have come at a better time, with the public sector focusing on downtown Jamaica revitalization and tourism,” Hung said. “Through this effort, Jamaica faces a number of critical challenges that can benefit from artists’ creative ways of thinking. It has been my priority since I resumed the role of executive director that JCAL provide artists with resources to use art as a vehicle to examine critical issues in the community and to combat negative public perception.” The commissioned artists will visit the neighborhood to investigate the sites that will be home to their art and this research will be the basis for their public artwork. Artist will explore topics such as the urban conditions of Jamaica, public interaction and engagement, community empowerment, environmental concerns and wellness. The project will serve several purposes including giving artists resources to produce experimental art in public spaces, aiding community NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA ADOPT A PET AnimalLeague.org • 516.883.7575 • Port Washington, NY Photo by Ellen Dunn North Shore Animal League America Has Over 300 Unique Mixed breed & Purebred, Puppies, Kittens, Dogs and Cats! Open Daily for Adoptions SUN - THURS 10AM - 9PM FRI - SAT 10AM - 10PM FOLLOW US ON 25 Davis Ave Adoptions Grants available for children transferring from Public Schools The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens Will be accepting bids for their Child Adult Food Care Program. Sealed bids will be received at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens office at 110-04 Atlantic Avenue, South Richmond Hill, NY 11419 August 3rd to August 21st 2015 until 12pm for meal catering service at The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens site. Specifications for _450 suppers may only be obtained by contacting Jesenia Dela Rosa at the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens, from 9AM-4PM at 718-441-6050 ext. 206 or jalcantara@metroqueens. All work will be conducted in strict accordance with bid specifications. Bids will be opened and read on August 21, 2015 at 2pm. members in combating negative public perceptions of southeast Queens through art, and acting as a forum to discuss meaningful community involvement. Photo courtesy of JCAL Public spaces will be transformed in Jamaica as part of an art project by the Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning
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