Public Work of Art

Apollo Theatre

The Apollo Theater gave many opportunities for African Americans performers. It stands on 253 W 125th street in Harlem. By the theatre there are  places like Harlem Bar B Q, the house of hoops ( the Nike store), and a game stop( video game store). The Magic Johnson Theatre is also located near the historical building. Edward Ferrero founded the Apollo theatre in the mid 19th century, he turned it into a dancehall and ballroom. The Apollo Theater is located in a dominantly black neighborhood, therefore most talent and people there are black. The Apollo theatre had many talent come and perform like Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, and even The Jackson 5. 

The Apollo theater holds amateur night, where people all over the world come and display their talent to a hard going crowd. If the crowd is not pleased with your performance they have the right to cheer “boo” and have you removed from the stage. 

I choose this public art is still here to represent that African American had a chance to use their talent in a well known place. This was a popular place for minority who tried to be recognize for their talent. Famous African Americans was recognized for their talent by performing here and it gave them a stepping stone. Famous people like Luther Vandross, Billie Holiday, and Gladys Knight & the Pips gave it their all and look where they ended up shining in the future. The Apollo theatre holds many memories for people and I don’t see it going anywhere  anytime soon.