09-04-2025
Critical MASS: Lunch, poetry readings
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Critical MASS is preparing for its free three-day event, which will feature innovative art that 'challenges the boundaries of creativity.'
According to Artspace, Critical MASS is in its 13th year of showcasing visual, literary, and performing arts talent.
'This annual exhibition and Best in Show competition has become a highly anticipated event, bringing together a diverse range of artists and their innovative works,' says Artspace.
On Thursday, April 10th, at Caddo Common Park:
The free 'lunch and lit' reading will take place at 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., serving food from Simply KC and Demented Dessert & Coffee 'while the air is filed with light jazz and the sounds of poetry, spoken word, and literary works from your favorite writers!' says Shreveport Regional Arts Council.
Followed by a Performance Showcase at 4 p.m.
On Friday, April 11th, Artspace, located at 708 Texas Street, is hosting an exhibit at 5 p.m. featuring a diverse range of artists and their innovative works.
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Saturday, April 12:
Critics will give feedback to the artists featured at 10 am,
Solo Show Critical Review at 12:30 p.m.
Critics' Panel 'The Art of Critique: How to be a Critic' at 1:30 p.m.
The Critics include:
Shirley Jackson Award-nominated writer, literary arts critic, Misha Rai
Performing Arts Critic, Dóri Bosnyák, manager of the Presidential Lecture & Performance Series at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX.,
Executive Director of the Tyler Museum of Art and visual arts critic, Caleb Bell, and
Arts writer, journalism teacher, and Critics' Manager, Professor Lauren Smart.
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