Wright Now

An annual showcase of contemporary art and design initiatives exemplifying the spirit of innovation reflected in the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright

Experience Wright Now 2007

The Westcott House Foundation together with the Dayton Art Institute, The Bar of Modern Art, WYSO 91.3 FM, present WRIGHT NOW - a provocative concert experience integrating contemporary Japanese-American music and art in an immersive multi-media installation. The event will feature the abstract paintings of Japanese artist and American resident, Junko Yamamoto, the art rock music of SOFT, a contemporary band from Kyoto and real time, animated video installations of The Now Device, a multi-media group from Seattle. This annual event symbolizes the principles of innovation Frank Lloyd Wright was known for and that are exemplified in the architecture of the Westcott House.

In celebration of the Westcott House anniversary, WRIGHT NOW will feature a series of Japanese inspired workshops for families and youth including a traditional tea ceremony, Origami workshop, and an intro to Sumi-e and Haiku.

This event is supported in part by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council Innovation Fund with additional support from Emporium Wines and The Underdog Café.

Concert & Venue Information

Thursday, September 27 6:30 to 9:00 pm
The Dayton Art Institute, (DAI) Dayton Ohio
Junko Yamamoto lecture and discussion
SOFT performs accompanied by The Now Device projections

Friday, September 28 9:00 pm
The Bar of Modern Art (BoMA) Columbus, Ohio
SOFT performs accompanied by The Now Device Projections
Antique Kimono Exhibit

Saturday, September 29 7:00-10:00 pm
The Westcott House Foundation Springfield, Ohio
Art Exhibit featuring works by Junko Yamamoto and performances by
SOFT and The Now Device
Capacity for this event is dependent on the weather. In the case of inclement weather
attendance will be limited.

Workshop titles with dates, times, and venues are posted here.

Wright Now Steering Committee

Jane Katsuyama, President, Japanese American Citizens League, Dayton
Takako Oka, Volunteer, The Westcott House Foundation
Niki Dakota, Music Director, WYSO 91.3 FM Yellow Springs
Kurt Miyazaki, Proprietor, The Emporium Yellow Springs
Amy Christiansen, Wittenberg University Springfield
Rod Hatfield, The Now Device Seattle
Brittanie Daugherty, Intern Westcott House Foundation
Marta Wojcik, Curator of Interpretation, The Westcott House Foundation
Jenny Montgomery, Director of Development, The Westcott House Foundation
Sonja Ostendorf, Director of Museum Operations, The Westcott House Foundation
Rob Kearns, CEO, The Westcott House Foundation

Sponsors

Benjamin Steel Co., Inc.
The Della Selsor Trust

For more information, contact the Westcott House 937-327-9291

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