Prepare to lend your ears to a symphony of resilience and resistance at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center this April. The center offers up "Soundings: Texas -- Let Your Voice Be Heard," a sound installation that seeks to amplify the often-muted voices of women, non-binary, and queer individuals across the Lone Star State. An opening reception for this immersive experience is slated for 6 p.m., Saturday, April 26, according to details from the City of Dallas.
"Soundings" isn't a one-off affair, having vibrated the walls of several galleries and art spaces throughout Texas. From Houston's Sawyer Silos to Austin's ICOSA Gallery, and most recently San Antonio's Under Construction Gallery, this project made the rounds. Not content to stay within state lines, "Soundings: India", the project's international cousin, has been called to audiences at Arthshila Art Center in Ahmedabad and UT Dallas. The latest exhibit at OC3 marks the Dallas debut, with Oak Cliff Cultural Center's stamp on it as a significant arts and culture hub.
Behind the cacophony of empowerment is Colette Copeland, an artist and educator whose craft traverses mediums and messages with ease. Copeland boasts a resume sprinkled with 34 solo and 156 group exhibitions internationally, per official issuance. Educating at the University of Texas, contributing to Glasstire and Arteidolia, and not to mention snagging a Fulbright Scholar Research Award—Copeland's no amateur but a voice of experience and a force to be reckoned with.
Dive into this aural tapestry any time Tuesday through Saturday from "Noon to 6 p.m." at OC3, nestled beside the storied Texas Theatre at 223 W. Jefferson Blvd. They've even offered a teaser for media folks, with interview slots and B-roll ops up for grabs. Just RSVP through the link for the meet-and-greet, as mentioned in the City of Dallas's release.
