Dear ICA LA Community,

This week's newsletter is dedicated to the incredible range of programs at ICA LA during the month of April!

We kick things off tonight at 7pm with a lecture by Rachel Garfield, the last in the Structures of Dissonance: Aesthetics Beyond Capital? series presented with CalArts School of Critical Studies. The learning continues tomorrow, Saturday, April 8, with our monthly, free introduction to ASL courses held in partnership with the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) and on Tuesday, April 11 with ArtSmart’s Free Tax Webinar.

On Wednesday, April 26, gather for an album release and listening party to celebrate the official launch of a never-before released album featuring Milford Graves, Arthur Doyle, and Hugh Glover. The evening will be hosted by Peter Kolovos (founder of Black Editions recording label) who will be joined by Graves’ fellow musician Hugh Glover, as well as Graves’ granddaughter Tatiana Graves-Kochuthara and filmmaker and director Jake Meginsky (who will also be with us on Thursday, April 27 for the screening of Milford Graves: Full Mantis). Can’t make it to the launch? You can listen to this unreleased album (and more) here at ICA LA as part of the Milford Graves: Fundamental Frequency exhibition.

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to gather, learn, and transform together and to dive deeper into our spring exhibitions in their final 6 weeks! As always, exhibitions and public programs at ICA LA are FREE and open to all.

You can also further support ICA LA and our dynamic program and community of artists by joining us for ICA LA’s annual Spring Benefit on Saturday, April 22 at Mary Weatherford’s studio, featuring a special performance by comedian, writer, and musician Morgan Bassichis and music by DJ Huneycut! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit our website here.

We hope to see you soon,
Team ICA LA

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Professor Graves: A Mind-Body Pedagogy at Bennington College
Thursday, April 13, 5–8pm, In-person
Lula Washington Dance Theatre
3773 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

Milford Graves was fondly referred to by his students as Professor Graves, or simply, Professor. In conjunction with Milford Graves: Fundamental Frequency, we invite you into an experience of Graves as Professor through the lens of his unique teachings that intersect with music, movement, and holistic energy. This 2-part program will be led by Professor’s former students along with special guests who have been greatly influenced by his mind-body pedagogy including musicians Anthony Wilson, Bill Dobrow, and Zoh Amba, as well as dancer Hope Clark.
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Service, Meaning, and Purpose: Meet the Social Impact Media Awards (SIMA)
Saturday, April 23, 1–3pm, In-person

Join us for a screening of documentaries by international filmmakers presented by the Social Impact Media Awards in partnership with MILATIDO and ICA LA. SIMA is a media and education organization that distributes powerful short documentaries on social action. The program themes are service, meaning, and purpose.

Each screening will be followed by short Q&As, discussion, and reflection activities. Pizza, popcorn, and beverages will be served.
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Milford Graves Album Release & Listening Party
Wednesday, April 26, 7pm, In-person

Black Editions celebrates the release of Children of the Forest, a new double album of never-before-heard private recordings from 1976, featuring the late Milford Graves (1941–2021) together with Arthur Doyle (1944–2014) and Hugh Glover (born 1937). Black Editions founder Peter Kolovos will play the album in its entirety. Kolovos will be joined by featured musician Hugh Glover, co-producer Michael Ehlers, Graves’ granddaughter Tatiana?Graves-Kochuthara, and filmmaker Jake Meginsky who will be sharing stories about Graves and the recording about the album. The album will be available for sale at the event. 
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Screening of Milford Graves: Full Mantis with director Jake Meginsky, Tatiana Graves-Kochuthara, and Hugh Glover
Thursday, April 27, 7pm, In-person

Milford Graves: Full Mantis is the first feature-length portrait of the renowned percussionist Milford Graves, exploring his kaleidoscopic creativity and relentless curiosity. The screening will include a reflection on Graves’ life and legacy with director Jake Meginsky—who was Graves’ student and collaborator—musician Hugh Glover and Graves' granddaughter Tatiana?Graves-Kochuthara. As part of this event, enjoy a sneak preview of never-before-seen footage of Graves that will be included in an upcoming film that will be released with Criterion Collection.?
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CAL IRL @ ICA LA
Saturday, April 29, 11am–1pm, In-person
Contemporary Art League (CAL) is a growing trade cooperative building unity, solidarity, and equity among art workers in Los Angeles County. CAL IRL @ ICA LA is an informal monthly gathering for art workers to listen, talk, get inspired, and take action. CAL will share ideas, resources, drinks and snacks. All self-identified art workers are welcome, and families are encouraged. Feel free to drop in at any time in the two-hour window to get together in the spirit of shared causes and collective care.
Visit CAL's website to learn more about their background and vision and sign up for their newsletter.