Local filmmaker and WKTV volunteer Rose Hammond is currently showing a sneak peek of her upcoming documentary “In Between the Trees” at ArtPrize 10.
The documentary focuses on the Michigan African-American communities of Idlewild and Woodland Park.
Here ArtPrize piece, also titled “In Between the Trees,” is located at the Grand Rapids African American Museum, 87 Monroe Center NW. In her ArtPrize entry, Hammond has the trailer and three canvas pieces that let the the individuals who created the communities of Idelwild and Woodland Park tell their stories. For a look at Hammond’s entry, click here.
Hammond will be presenting a discussion about her work Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 6 p.m. at the museum.
Hammond said she is thrilled to be showing her work at the Grand Rapids African American Museum, which was one of five venues on the ArtPrize Juried Short list for best venue. The venue features eight artists including Hammond and Heather Johnson, whose piece “But Did You Die?” made the jurors’ short list for best 2-D work.
