SHELTER

December 15, 2007–December 22, 2007

Opening Saturday, December 15, 7-10 pm

Shelter is an exhibition of photographs by Lucky Michaels, chronicling the everyday lives of the young LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer) that temporarily inhabit Sylvia’s Place, a homeless shelter located a block from Exit Art and within the Metropolitan Community Church of New York. The shelter (named after Queer rights activist Sylvia Rivera) is a safe haven for these homeless youths with Michaels serving as their counselor, documenting them in moments of rest, play and confrontation. The exhibition coincides with the release of Michaels’ book, Shelter, an in-depth look at the community in Sylvia’s Place. Shelter opens on Saturday, December 15 with a special event featuring the release of Michaels’ book, DJ sets, and a screening of the documentary Queer Streets, produced by Lisa Cohen.

ARTIST

Lucky Michaels

ABOUT EXIT ART

Exit Art is an independent vision of contemporary culture. We are prepared to react immediately to important issues that affect our lives. We do experimental, historical and unique presentations of aesthetic, social, political and environmental issues. We absorb cultural differences that become prototype exhibitions. We are a center for multiple disciplines. Exit Art is a 25 year old cultural center in New York City founded by Directors Jeanette Ingberman and Papo Colo, that has grown from a pioneering alternative art space, into a model artistic center for the 21st century committed to supporting artists whose quality of work reflects the transformations of our culture. Exit Art is internationally recognized for its unmatched spirit of inventiveness and consistent ability to anticipate the newest trends in the culture. With a substantial reputation for curatorial innovation and depth of programming in diverse media, Exit Art is always on the verge of change.

EXHIBITION SUPPORT

General exhibition support provided by Carnegie Corporation, Jerome Foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, Starry Night Fund at The Tides Foundation, Exit Art’s Board of Trustees and our members. Public programs support provided by The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Exit Art is located at 475 Tenth Avenue at 36th Street. Exit Art is open each Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am – 6 pm; Friday, 10 am – 8 pm; Saturday, noon – 8 pm Closed Sunday and Monday. There is a suggested donation of $5. For more information, the public may call 212-966-7745 or visit www.exitart.org.