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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "Objects of Agency" at the HERA
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in:\n \nObjects of Agency\nA Virtual Exhibition \nOn view at heragallery.org and @hera_gallery on social media \nObjects of Agency addresses the health care crisis which has recently culminated in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and stripped thousands of people of the right to bodily autonomy.  \nThe United States has the worst maternal mortality rate among other similarly developed countries. According to the University of Colorado\, due to the Dobbs decision\, maternal mortality rates are projected to go up 14%. For women of color\, it is 20%. Simply due to women’s health care becoming more restrictive and less accessible. \nWhen “abortion” is typed into a Google search\, the first page that comes up is a misleading website filled with fear slogans and misinformation to prevent women from seeking necessary and viable health care options. A recent research study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate showed that in many right wing states\, 1/10 Google search results for abortion services lead to anti-abortion fake clinics. When abortion is typed into Instagram\, the first hashtag is #abortionisevil.  \nSo\, what do we do? How can we use our creative voices to counteract misinformation and false advertising and provide viable discourse and inspiration?  \nHera Gallery has invited artists to fight\, cry\, rage\, and make art\, and to  to connect with others through creative expression in hopes that it brings a sense of insight\, or deep feeling\, beauty\, education\, perseverance\, protest\, connection and/or community. We have invited artists to share their voices through the virtual exhibition Objects of Agency. \nObjects of Agency is composed of 53 works which speak to abortion rights in the United States. The virtual exhibition takes place over the 52 weeks of 2023. All selected works will be on virtual display throughout the duration of the exhibition on heragallery.org.  Each week\, Hera Gallery will choose one featured artist and artwork from the exhibition to represent the current tribulations and inspirations of the current state of women’s health care in America. Featured artists will be posted on all social media accounts. Objects of Agency aims to stimulate\, educate\, and encourage abortion care. It aims to challenge the anti-abortion campaigns and false information which dominate the internet. It aims to provide access to factual information and ultimately to create a platform and a network to share the voices\, choices\, and stories of all women and female identifying persons. \nGallery commission of sold works will be donated to Planned Parenthood. \nParticipating artists will have the opportunity to speak in a virtual artist talk hosted by Hera Gallery. \nAbout Hera Gallery:\nHera Educational Foundation and Gallery promotes contemporary professional artists through a comprehensive exhibition schedule of member work\, curated\, and juried intersectional social justice shows. Together with thought-provoking programming our organization encourages dialogue that enriches the cultural life of our non-urban Southern RI community. We provide a venue for young talent to find a public voice\, and creative support to local health services. Since its inception in 1974\, Hera has been resolutely dedicated to gender equity and feminist discourse to challenge perceptions and inspire social change. \nBecause of its flexibility and commitment to presenting exhibitions with artistic merit and integrity Hera has been awarded numerous grants for its exhibitions and programs including grants from Rhode Island State Council on the Arts\, The Champlin Foundation\, Rhode Island Council on the Humanities\, Rhode Island Foundation\, and the Puffin Foundation. \nI am showing\, “Excavation of the Interior”\, 2021\, 12 x 28 x 12.5″\, Mixed media: wood\, mulberry paper\, canvas\, muslin\, watercolor paper\, hemp cord and linen thread. It stands upright in any degree of opened/closed. Open\, it can span up to 28″ wide.\n   
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhbitionista-objects-of-agency/
LOCATION:Hera Gallery and Educational Foundation\, 10 High Street\, Wakefield\, RI\, 02879\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: BRAND 51!!! Third Time's a Charm....
DESCRIPTION:I am honored to be in the Brand 51 Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper which will be on view at Brand Library and Art Center in Glendale\, California\, from July 8 through September 1\, 2023. I had the pleasure of participating in 2019; as well as in 2021 in collaboration with artist Luciana Abait.\n \nThe Associates of Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale\, California\, announces its 51st Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper. This year’s juror is internationally known photographer\, curator\, author\, and speaker\, Ara Oshagan. A resident of Glendale\, Ara is the co-curator of ReflectSpace Gallery  at Glendale Central Library. Since 2017\, ReflectSpace Gallery has installed nearly forty exhibitions focused on current and historical social issues that have local\, national and international impact. As co-curator\, Ara exhibits contemporary art as well as archives\, employing a vast range of media from drawing to photography\, to painting\, projection\, sound\, installation\, public art\, technology-based and interactive media. His artistic practice demonstrates a keen eye and appreciation for conceptual as well as representational art. \nA printed catalog of the exhibition will be available for purchase and will be accessible online.\n\n \nThe Associates of Brand Library & Art Center is an all-volunteer non-profit that raises funds to support the extensive free and public events offered at Brand including gallery exhibitions\, classical and popular music performances\, film screenings\, dance performances\, and activities for people of all ages. Entry fees and commissions from the sale of artworks from Brand 51 will be used to continue the important cultural programming that Brand Library & Art Center brings to the community. \n\n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-brand-51-third-times-a-charm/
LOCATION:Brand Library and Art Center\, 1601 West Mountain Street\, Glendale\, CA\, 91201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA:  Brand 51 Annual National Exhibition of Works on Paper!
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to be a part of the  Brand 51 Annual National Exhibition of Works on Paper at the  Brand Library and Art Center\, Glendale\, CA\, juried by  Ara Oshagan\n\n\nThe Associates of Brand Library & Art Center in Glendale\, California\, announces its 51st Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper. This year’s juror is internationally known photographer\, curator\, author\, and speaker\, Ara Oshagan. A resident of Glendale\, Ara is the co-curator of ReflectSpace Gallery at Glendale Central Library. Since 2017\, ReflectSpace Gallery has installed nearly forty exhibitions focused on current and historical social issues that have local\, national and international impact. As co-curator\, Ara exhibits contemporary art as well as archives\, employing a vast range of media from drawing to photography\, to painting\, projection\, sound\, installation\, public art\, technology-based and interactive media. His artistic practice demonstrates a keen eye and appreciation for conceptual as well as representational art.\n \nCatalog: A printed catalog of the exhibition will be available for purchase and will be accessible online. \nSales: Unless specified not for sale (NFS)\, all artworks will be offered for sale. A portion of all sales will benefit the Associates of Brand Library & Art Center. \nThe Associates of Brand Library & Art Center is an all-volunteer non-profit that raises funds to support the extensive free and public events offered at Brand including gallery exhibitions\, classical and popular music performances\, film screenings\, dance performances\, and activities for people of all ages. Entry fees and commissions from the sale of artworks from Brand 51 will be used to continue the important cultural programming that Brand Library & Art Center brings to the community. \nContact Debra Thompson\, Brand 51 Exhibition Chair: debra@associatesofbrand.org
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-brand-51-annual-national-exhibition-of-works-on-paper/
LOCATION:Brand Library and Art Center\, 1601 West Mountain Street\, Glendale\, CA\, 91201\, United States
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "ENGULFED" at Artworks Center For Contemporary Art
DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to participate in:\nENGULFED \n An International Group Exhibition\nOpening: July 14th\, 6-9pm – September 30th\nAn exhibition shedding light on the crisis of forest fires across the globe. Artists respond to the forest fires by developing work that focuses on global warming\, resource destruction\, property damage\, loss of life\, wilderness protection\, sustainability\, political issues\, fire mitigation\, first responders\, or broadly conceptual work dealing with the interpretation of “engulfed”.\nJuried by:\nExecutive Artworks Center for Contemporary Art Director and Curator Sarah LaBarre:\nSarah Elizabeth LaBarre has over 14 years of administrative and curatorial experience in non-profit arts organizations. She believes that art has the capability of transforming lives and is especially interested in points of connection between artists and the communities they live in. She holds an MFA in fibers from Colorado State University\, a post-baccalaureate in fibers from Oregon College of Art and Craft\, and a BFA in ceramics from the University of Arts in Philadelphia. Among other artist accomplishments\, Sarah’s work is in the permanent collection of the Denver Art Museum.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the exhibition HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Burning Bush” is a sculptural Artists’ Book made of board\, mulberry paper\, sewing thread\, linen thread and dental floss. It stands upright on a pedestal\, shelf\, table or other surface parallel to the floor. When opened\, it can span up to 11″ wide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Artworks Center for Contemporary Art\, 310 N. Railroad Avenue\, Loveland\, CO\, 80537
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "Contemplating Boundaries" at the Korean Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in “Contemplating Boundaries“\,\n\nA LAUNCH LA OPEN CALL GROUP EXHIBITION\nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH\nTHE KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER\, LOS ANGELES\nJULY 27th – AUGUST 18th\, 2023\nBoundaries exist in all cultures-often as social constructs serving to regulate our actions\, norms\, taboos\, and space. They may be codified laws\, common societal traditions\, or even self-imposed rules.  \n“Contemplating Boundaries” brings together artists from across Southern California whose practices contemplate and reflect barriers\, labels and limits- whatever their origin or purpose. These artists and their works- define our times\, providing an authentic lens to view contemporary culture. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nJURORS \nTeaYoun Kim-Kassor (Professor\, Department Chair\, Otis College of Art and Design)  TeaYoun Kim-Kassor (Phonetically\, TaeYun: “Tea” as in “Taylor” & “Youn” as in “Sun”) is originally from South Korea and has a varied background in education; she received academic degrees in S. Korea\, Japan\, and the U.S. \nAs an artist\, educator\, and cultural ambassador\, she has been developing her artistic path\, teaching pedagogy\, leadership\, and management skills to embark on transnational education and emphasize the importance of understanding global perspectives. \nShe is currently a Professor and Department Chair of the Foundation Program at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles\, CA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMika Cho (Professor\, ART/Director\, Cal State LA Fine Arts Gallery) Dr. Mika Cho was appointed as Special Assistant to the President for Arts and the director of the Cal State LA Fine Arts Gallery in 2017. Prior to her appointment as the director of the Fine Arts Gallery she served as the chair of the Art Department. She is art educator\, researcher\, educational consultant\, curator and visual artist\, the last comprising numerous exhibitions at museums and galleries. Her research interests are in art-related and educational issues\, which she shares through publications and extensive conference presentations nationally and internationally. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-contemplating-boundaries-at-the-korean-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Korean Cultural Center\, 5505 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "Material World: A Contemporary Fiber Art Exhibition"
DESCRIPTION:  \nI am happy to participate in:\nMaterial World: A Contemporary Fiber Art Exhibition \, presenting innovative work of art that utilize textiles\, threads\, and fibers (both natural and synthetic) in ways that expand the definition of ‘fiber art’ and push the boundaries of the medium\, presented through  “We Are The Arts / The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.\nVIEW THE SHOW!\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-material-world-a-contemporary-fiber-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:We Are The Arts/The Arts Council of Fayetteville|Cumberland County.\, 301 Hay Street\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "INTERNATIONAL FIBER ARTS XI" at Sebastopol Center for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to be a part of International Fiber Arts XI!\nThe 11th Biennial Fiber Art juried exhibition is held every two years at Sebastopol Center for the Arts. This outstanding celebration of fiber arts presents the work of artists from all over the world. Over 3\,000 attend this well publicized and reviewed exhibit. This show is held in the SCA gallery and available virtually online on the SCA website. The exhibition is co-sponsored by Sebastopol Center for the Arts and Surface Design Association.\nInternational Fiber Arts XI is a juried exhibition presenting a distinct approach to innovative and traditional fiber techniques\, and contemporary concepts for the\nuse of traditional and unusual materials. The selected two and three-dimensional works invite the viewer to experience the many facets of fiber art.\n\nJurors are distinguished fiber artists Judith Content and Ann Johnston.\n  \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-international-fiber-arts-xi-at-sebastopol-center-for-the-arts/
LOCATION:Sebastapol Center for the Arts\, 282 S. High Street\, CA\, Sebastopol\, 95472\, United States
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