Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Artists' Reception

Albany Center Gallery hosts Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Artists' Reception on Friday, August 4 from 5:00 PM-9:00 PM. Free and open to the public.

Can't Stop, Won't Stop: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop" will be held from Tuesday, August 1, to Saturday, September 2, 2023, at ACG in celebration of Hip Hop’s culture and overall multidisciplinary influence on people, especially creatives. An Artists' Reception will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, from 5 - 9 p.m. Join us during the Artists' Reception to celebrate art, culture, community, and HIP HOP!

(On August 11th, 1973, a back-to-school party was held in the Bronx, at 1520 Sedgwick Ave. It became known over the years as the party that started the culture of Hip Hop. Hip Hop is more than just a style of music; it's a culture that began with four elements: MC’ing, B-boy/B-girl, graffiti, and DJ’ing. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop and to commemorate this monumental occasion there are events of varying degrees planned around the world, including the Capital Region at Albany Center Gallery.)

Exhibit Curators: Robert Cooper, Truemaster, and the duo, BoogieREZ. If you would like to read more about each curator, visit here: https://albanycentergallery.org/HipHopCurators

Exhibiting Artists:
Alison Bachorik, BoogieREZ, BPM Lessons, Bryanna Catucci, Bugzdale (Anthony Jackson), Clifford Oliver, D. Colin, @Diegopimentel87, FRANC PALAIA, GATO©, Jade Warrick akaTrashKiD Art, Jennifer Maher Coleman, John Breiner, Joe Schaefer | Stylo Design Studio, Jumaadal Smikle, Lisa M Donnini, Skatchface, Mike Schinnerer Creative Services, Nyla the Creative/ Nyla McKenzie - Isaac, Oscar Alberto Bogran, Peggy Becker, Raè Frasier of ART MONEY, Robert Cooper, Stevenson Estime, Tai Nikki O, Tanner Damico, Teron Wright / The Wright Expressions, Truemaster Trimingham, Victorio Reyes Asili, PhD, and William Malik

This exhibit is sponsored by The Upstate Coalition of A Fair Game and ACG Premier Sponsor Kevin Dubner, Partner & Wealth Manager at Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC. Additional support is provided by Ellen B. Brickman, and the New York State Council on the Arts with the Support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Looking to sponsor the exhibit? Email Tony at director@albanycentergallery for more information!