Kelly Cloninger’s opening of Girl Party in whitespec at whitespace can only be described as “an explosion of pink.” However there is more to the story than that. Evolving from her interpretation of feminism versus historical viewpoints, Cloninger asks: “If feminism is suppose to be about the support of femininity, why has it so often revolved around the refusal of it?” Girl Party celebrates all things “girl” in a vast explosion of hot pink and glitter! Here are some highlights from the evening. The show runs through June 16.

Kelly Cloninger looking pretty in pink with Ann-Marie Manker

whitespec visitor contemplating the celebration of everything "girl" and feminine in "Girl Party"

Photos by Rose Barron

Whitespace and Atlanta Ballet present

OFFStage: Party in the Garden + Group Artist Chat

Wednesday, May 9 | 6:30 – 9 pm

Last night whitespace hosted a conversation with artist, Sarah Emerson, whose current exhibition, Underland, is showing at whitespace through May 12.

Sarah Emerson discussing "Underland" her current body of work at whitespace

Sarah began the conversation explaining how in this series she set out to create a continuous landscape, imagining what was left or right to each piece giving the viewer a space to see the overall panorama, the bigger picture.  Basing this work Continue reading →

Kelly Hansen of Kelly Hansen Interiors, Julia-Carr Bayler of Belvedere and Susan Bridges, Whitespace Gallery owner/director, at the 42nd Annual Decorators' Show House and Gardens event.

Last night was the opening night party for the 42nd Annual Decorators’ Show House and Gardens, a nationally recognized event featuring the Southeast’s finest interior and landscape designers. Organized by Atlanta Symphony Associates, proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Education Continue reading →

Possible Futures and whitespace have teamed up to host a series of reading parties based around new issues of Five Points: A Journal of Literature & Art, an internationally respected literary journal published by Georgia State University and co-edited by Megan Sexton and Georgia poet laureate, David Bottoms. Last night was the inaugural event featuring readings by contributing local writers: Gregory Fraser, Anya Silver and Laurie Watel and a rare musical performance by Bach on a Hook with Marty Matteson on viola and  Chris Verene, whose photographs are featured in the issue, on drums. Local bookstore, Acapella Books, was on site showcasing the Five Points journal along with Chris Verene’s photography book, Family and books of poetry, Answering the Ruins by Gregory Fraser and The 93rd Name of God by Anya Silver. Please stay tuned for further readings hosted at the one and only whitespace gallery!

Local bookstore, Acapella Books, was set up in the whitespace courtyard showcasing books of poetry by the event's speakers and photography book by Chris Verene.

Louis Corrigan, founder of Possible Futures, introduces the readers for the evening.

Gregory Fraser reads from his book of poetry, Answering the Ruins, with contributing writers, Laurie Watel and Anya Silver listening in the audience.

Bach on a Hook's Chris Verene and Marty Matteson perform in the whitespace gallery.

An accomplished group of graduates from the MFA Photography, Video and Related Media Department at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) have come together to create 29 x 29, a limited edition portfolio consisting of a selection of works that will benefit The Center for Arts Education (CAE), a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that New York City public school students receive quality arts education. Whitespace artist, Suellen Parker, is part of the portfolio and says that she is “honored to be included with (her) colleagues in this project.” An exhibition of the work selected for the portfolio project will be on view at the Bruce Silverstein Gallery April 19-21, 2012 with the opening reception on Thursday, April 19 from 6-8 PM. More information is included in this post by Artlog.

Last night was the opening for Underland, a new body of work by painter, Sarah Emerson. Even though the narrative is dark, the imagery is vibrant and luscious, especially as the sun goes down over whitespace.

Here are some highlights from the opening…

*Photos by Frank Sanchez