House of Views: Leading Ladies

House of Views" is a salon style 2 hour program highlighting Black and Latino artists.

Arts Build with support from the The Benwood Foundation, has created a new Equity in the Arts grant program to support projects led by local Black and Latino artists.AVA will be hosting the House of Views Salon that will utilize the front gallery of AVA for performances and discussions led by talented local Black and Latino musicians, visual artists and poets. 

Traditionally, a “salon” is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held to entertain the guests. While adhering somewhat to the idea and format of the salon, the House of Views Salon will entertain the audience and participants, but more importantly it will seek to refine the taste and increase the knowledge of Black and Latino art for artists, non-artists; and particularly those of other cultures and ethnic backgrounds and traditions. 

Many of the participating artists will explain, and in some cases demonstrate their artistry and discuss the motivation behind the creation of their artwork. Guests will enjoy live performances, food, drinks and will have the opportunity to join in dialogue with the artists.