HAC x ARTBOii Collaboration 20 | Arts Cultural Magazine | SPRING 2024 NEW HAC Merchandise HAC is excited to present a long awaited line of merchandise! With something for everyone, ($3-$50) our selection consists of: stickers, campfire mug, notecards featuring the artwork of Jan Guarino, Fearless Watercolors, cold weather accessories: beanie and scarf, long sleeve “Brighter Lives Through Art” T-shirt and the HAC x ARTBOii limited edition hoodie, a collaboration with Danangelowe “ARTBOii” Spencer. To present this line of merchandise Danangelowe did a “HAC lifestyle” shoot in our gallery/office. It was a great, fun way to highlight the line worn by staff, and get a behind the scenes look at our photo shoot. HAC is always open to the opportunity to collaborate whether it be with an organization, business, or in this case, an artist. When staff first discussed the development of our line of merchandise, we agreed to do something unique to HAC and reflective of our arts community. Fast forward to an exchange of ideas with Danangelowe “ARTBOii” Spencer and the creation of the limited edition hoodie. 72 HAC x ARTBOii Collaboration hoodies were produced. Each comes with a certificate of authenticity made and signed by the artist. Jade Scott in Limited Edition Hoodie with Mug, Sarah McCann in Beanie and Scarf Jade Scott in Limited Edition Hoodie, Maureen Starr in Long Sleeve T-Shirt, Sarah McCann in Beanie and Scarf Behind the Scenes with Danangelowe “ARTBOii” Spencer crown. The HAC sun at the center of the artist is representative of what is at the core of what I and many artists do, which is to radiate their truths and bring light to the world around us through art. Much like the partial sun/halo around the head that speaks on HAC, A symbol and a place where the artist can be themselves, be represented, and be given the space and platform to use their creative voice. Thank you to our artists Jan Guarino and Danangelowe “ARTBOii” Spencer for their support of creating this line of merchandise. In his own words, Danangelowe “ARTBOii” Spencer describes the design. The design consists of a boxy and playful human figure that represents “the artist” with a red beanie, which is a nod to most creatives because a beanie is a staple in our closet and a homage to Basquiat’s
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