November 11th, 2023
Richmond, VA
OPENstudio: Interactive Art Performance - “Erykah’s Phone”
Williams invites all to engage in a participatory performance that neighbors a similar game structure of the youthful pastime "Telephone". The initial dialogue exchange of the performance will be followed up with a collective exploration to reveal a shared ancestral message as a direct result of each participant’s contribution to the performance. Williams’ ultimate aim is for "Erykah’s Phone" to make space for radical transparency and communal reflection while further reintroducing vulnerability as a form of activism in order to advocate for more empathy, inclusion, and social engagement. All ages are welcome.
November 10th, 2023
Richmond, VA
OPENstudio: “Many Moons” Artist Talk
1708 Gallery invites all to a conversation with interdisciplinary artist James Williams III and curator Ra-Twoine Fields where they will be discussing the artistic and curatorial process that gave way to "Many Moons", a solo exhibition of new works from Williams.
October 18th, 2023
Richmond, VA
OPENsource Conversations: “Glass Ceilings”
Williams invites you to a conversation with Zion Capital Management founder Kofi Thompson and WhatchaNeed brand owner Keith Crump. Together the three thought leaders aim to distill and synthesize their collective experience in challenging the conventional with humility, foresight, and strategy.
August 3rd, 2023
Richmond, VA
OPENstudio: Drawing Sessions
Interdisciplinary artist James Williams III invites all to a two-hour drawing session where mindfulness and practice align. The session will consist of a brief introduction to the artist’s visual language, communal conversation, guided breathing, and individual automatic drawing. Williams encourages you to come as you are and immerse yourself in rhythm, balance, and form.
August 1st, 2023
Richmond, VA
OPENstudio: Drawing Sessions - “Belonging by Design”
Interdisciplinary artist James Williams III invites youth of all ages to a two-hour automatic drawing session where mindfulness and practice align. The session will include communal conversation, a brief community tour, guided breathing followed by individual automatic drawing. Williams encourages you to come as you are and immerse yourself in rhythm, balance, and form.