The Sutton School of Art and Suoni per il Popolo are proud to present the largest ever exhibition of painted bedsheets and show a wide variety of Peter Schumann’s expertise as a painter, sculptor, musician, dancer, choreographer, writer, baker and director. The exhibit will also feature 100+ Documentary Films about Bread and Puppet by Jerome Lipani
This exhibition is curated by local artist and dancer Vicki Tansey and Alexis Smith, BP Puppeteer Curatrix of nearly 40 years.
October 12 - November 16, 2024
Thursdays - Sundays (or by appt.) 11 AM - 4 PM
10$ on www.ecoleartsutton.ca or at the door
(no one turned away for lack of funds)
Performances by Peter Schumann, Alexis Smith, Bread and Puppet Musicians and special guests. Meet the artists, the curators and immerse yourself in this vibrant artistic movement that has shaped political theatre for over half a century.
EVENT SCHEDULE
1:00 PM
Musicians
Polash (Indian musician)
Jerome Lipani (piano performance)
Brass band with Adam Cook, Ralph Denzer, and Michael Wingfield (trumpet and tuba) performing outside.
2:00 PM
Fiddle Rant performed by Peter Schumann
Introduction by Alexis Smith
2:30 PM
Oratorio
Musical performance
Bread and aioli
Cantastoria
Theatrical performance
Film screening created and introduced by Jerome Lipani
This exhibit offers a deep dive into the world of Bread Puppet Theater and its visionary founder Peter Schumann whose work has pushed the boundaries of art, politics, and community engagement for decades. Witness firsthand the vast collection of Schumann’s bedsheet paintings, experience the monumental puppetry that has moved audiences across the world, and reflect on the works of one of the most prolific artists in theatre history.
The Bread Puppet Theater, founded in 1963, began in New York City’s Lower East Side, addressing pressing social issues like rent, anti-war themes and police brutality through art. Over the years, it grew into an iconic movement, staging grand processions and performances, particularly during the Vietnam War. The company moved to a farm in Glover, Vermont, in 1974, where its legendary Domestic Resurrection Circus captivated audiences for decades.
Today, Bread Puppet continues to inspire new generations with its blend of art and activism. Peter at age 90 is producing new works every day: drawing, choreographing, performing, writing, dancing, painting, sculpting, baking and directing. He is one of the most prolific artists in theatre history. Bedsheets for the Not-Yet Humanity is a must-see exhibit for anyone interested in political art, community-driven theater, and the enduring power of creativity to spark change.
The Sutton School of Art is pleased to host the exhibition Bedsheets for the Not Yet Humanity by the Bread and Puppet collective.
Any political or other opinions expressed by Bread and Puppet are solely their own and do not reflect the views of the Sutton Art School, which is a cultural and apolitical organization.