The massive soft sculptures of renowned visual artist Vadis Turner are installed throughout OZ Arts Nashville’s expansive creative warehouse, setting the stage for a lively art-bash performance party featuring a headlining set by rising music supernova and acclaimed singer Adia Victoria, and a DJ set by local favorite Alanna Royale.
The festive, party-style evening will also feature pop-up performances by a diverse array of Nashville choreographers, spoken word artists, musicians, and media artists. Among the all-star line-up is multimedia/music project Gardening, Not Architecture; choreographer and dancer Joi Ware; captivating poet and performer Ciona Rouse; new contemporary dance company novel. dance, helmed by Lyle Oberman; and lauded actress and writer Jennifer Whitcomb-Oliva. Each performance will respond to the resonant themes in Turner’s provocative work, most notably the role of women as makers of culture and the tension between what’s perceived as feminine and masculine.