Erykah Badu to Host “Feel and Fill” Event For New Art and Artists Venue in South Dallas

DALLAS, TX – Dallasite and Grammy-Award winning vocalist Erykah Badu will participate in a fundraising and community awareness event for The SPACE, a new art venue located in South Dallas at 2120 S. Ervay in the Cedars community. “Feel and Fill” will take place Saturday, December 5, 2009, from 3 pm to 6 pm and will include an open exhibit of art from various area visual artists, in addition to performances from area musicians, spoken word artists, and actors. Badu will help create an original “community art piece” with those who attend. She has long been a huge advocate for positive programming in the South Dallas area in which she grew up.

“Feel and Fill” is an opportunity for St. Philip’s to debut this versatile and much needed art space to the community that can be used as a studio and for performances. Art classes and African drumming classes are currently held in The SPACE.

The SPACE or St. Philip’s Arts in the Community Experience exists to provide a low cost venue for artists within the southern sector of Dallas. The building was donated to St. Philip’s School and Community Center and will enable this organization, which has had a dynamic presence in South Dallas for over fifty years, to expand its programming.

“Our dream is to make The SPACE a haven for young and emerging artists of all genres,” says Dr. Terry J. Flowers, Executive Director/Headmaster of St. Philip’s School and Community Center. “For years we have provided an exemplary education and social services to the community and we are excited to offer yet another opportunity for children, youth, and adults to experience something positive and transformative.”

For additional information, please call Anurita Mittra at 214-421-5221 ext. 174 or email amittra@stphilips.com.