Blue Door Art Center is starting 2015 with a Worldy Spin, as we join forces with Indy Convergence; an internationally acclaimed Arts Organization, in direct support of artists in Jacmel, Haiti, and the construction of the world's first “Earthship” Amphitheater and Community Arts Center in the nearby village of Oban.

Spun in the Sand: An Exhibition of Haitian Art will now be showing at Blue Door Gallery from January 10th to February 7th, in order to help the Haitian Community, as well as bringing original and unique art to local community. The continuation of the construction will be happening simultaneously as the duration of the exhibition, and all proceeds from these one-of-a-kind paintings, sent here from Haiti, contributes to the progress of this project.

The opening reception for Spun in the Sand will be held on Saturday, January 10th, from 2pm-5pm, sharing the date with the Annual Blue Door Members' Juried exhibition. This exciting event will be followed up with a special night of Haitian Drum & Dance, Art, and Culture: A Performance and Open Mic on Friday, January 30th at 7pm. The night will feature the traditional Haitian Dance Company, “La Troupe Zetwal”, from Brooklyn, and DJ Oja Soundtwista, who will soon be in Haiti filming the ‘Build’ project, and will also turning part of the Haitian Community Center into a School for Media Arts.

Celebrate the richness of Haitian Culture, beautiful artwork, and a presentation of the Indy Convergence and Sa-k-la-ka-wel (Haitian Creole for- those who are here can see) at the Community Arts Center in Haiti. Enjoy the experience while it’s presented here in Yonkers.