Tales from the Porch IV: Art is a Language

July 26 – September 7, 2024

Opening Reception, Friday, July 26, 2024, 5:00—8:00 pm

Part of M&T Fourth Fridays at Tri-Main Center

Aitina Fareed-Cooke originally developed the Tales from the Porch project in 2019 as an opportunity to tell the stories and amplify the voices of members of the Buffalo, NY community. In 2024, the Tales from the Porch project will focus on five artists with ties to Buffalo Arts Studio.

Curated by Aitina Fareed-Cooke, Tales from the Porch IV; Art is a Language is an exploration of visual, performing and literary arts through a documentary film, multimedia arts exhibition, and live performance series. The film will be screened at a later date and features artists Julia Bottoms, Bob Fleming, George Hughes, Phyllis Thompson, and Muhammad Zaman, all of whom share a deep connection with Buffalo Arts Studio. Buffalo Arts Studio will present the multimedia exhibition Tales from the Porch IV; Art is a Language, which will include work by each of the artists in conversation with Fareed-Cooke’s photography and poetry.