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SUMMARY:The “Art of the Word” Exhibition/CATALOGUE at the The Sasse Museum of Art
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URL:https://debradisman.com/event/the-art-of-the-word-exhibition-catalogue-at-the-the-sasse-museum-of-art/
LOCATION:Sasse Museum of Art\, Progress Building | Basement Level 300 South Thomas Street |\, CA\, Pomona\, CA\, 91766\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: 37th Annual Northern National Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to show\, “Hopes and Fears and…” in this exhibition at the  Nicolet College Art Gallery !\n\n24.5 x 16.25″\, textile samples\, linen thread \nThe 37th Northern National Art Competition will be held in Rhinelander\, Wisconsin\, from June 13 – July 27\, 2024\, at the Nicolet College Art Gallery. Began in 1987\, this show is a cooperative venture between Nicolet College Arts & Enrichment and the Northern Arts Council (NAC). The Northern National Art Competition strives to showcase a cross section of contemporary art in a variety of two-dimensional mediums. Each year\, hundreds of artists nationwide submit work to be considered for inclusion in this exhibition\, and the art is always both visually exciting and intellectually stimulating. \nView the show!\nCURATORIAL STATEMENT \nMany people wonder what goes on in the selection process of a juror for an art competition. I suspect that most of the work to which a juror responds resonates with that person for a variety of reasons\, and yet we are all programmed with certain pre-dispositions. \nThe numerous entries for the Northern National competition represented a huge range of work with about two-thirds being representational. My eye moved toward work in diverse media\, work that had texture\, and anything that found a way to address current environmental or global concerns with a certain indirectness. \nI like to get a sense of both the pleasure and struggle in an art-making process. When an artist seems to reach\, experiment\, and allow their work to be less buttoned-up or seamlessly complete\, it becomes infused with energy. Drawing\, painting\, and photography have dominated our realm for a long time. There is still much to be explored in these areas. But in the past decade or less\, textiles and fiber art have fully entered into the contemporary art world\, bringing a freshness of exploration and a reevaluation of histories. We can now look to craft traditions around the world and contemplate how they inspired later art movements\, or how the domestic work and pastimes of women actually parallel the fine arts world more closely than we had previously allowed. We are in a time of diversification in the art world\, where artists of color\, women\, and LBGTQ artists are addressing important issues of identity\, cultural oppression\, and the occlusions of history. And while this is going in\, it is prying open ways of seeing the world and providing access to more means of expression to discuss pertinent issues. \nThe art world has never been better or more confused than it is now. We are called upon to think more broadly. If you are a landscape artist making beautiful watercolor paintings of rivers and fields\, can you push your thinking? Can you ask yourself hard questions? Why am I making this? What does it mean? More importantly\, what does it mean now\, in the context of this era? \nIf you are a photographer seeking beauty in the sky or national parks\, is there a way to address both the beauty and the dire needs of land conservancy and resource protection? Not all art needs to be political. But it should have a tug. It should nudge the viewer toward curiosity and wonder.”\nDebra Brehmer \nView the show!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-37th-annual-northern-national-art-competition/
LOCATION:Nicolet College Arts & Enrichment\, Rhinelander\, Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: WHISPER at Verum Ultimum Gallery
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in WHISPER! at Verum Ultimum Gallery in Portland. \nI will be showing: \n“Excavation of the Interior“ (shown closed and open below) 12 x 28 x 12.5″\, wood\, paper\, cloth\, hemp cord\, linen thread     Says Owner and Curator Jennifer Gillia Cutshall: “…when the murmur from art echoes beyond the walls & settles somewhere secret.  And “Whisper” with an exclamation may signal contradictions or dualities.  The term carries symbolism pertinent to the momentous occasion\, but it also carries mystery to be filled in by artists’ interpretations.  Verum is open to all perceptions of this theme.  Delicate expressions are presented\, as are bold\, and the term WHISPER may be framed in many ways\, not necessarily meant to be a literal elucidation. All mediums and modes of expression were welcomed..  Verum Ultimum Gallery tasks artists to define this inaugural exhibition to herald in Verum’s new space in Southeast Portland this summer of 2024!” \n  \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-whisper-at-verum-ultimum-gallery/
LOCATION:Verum Ultimum Gallery\, 3014 NE Ainsworth\, Portland\, OR\, 97211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: INTERPLAY with the SDA
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in INTERPLAY\, organized by the SDA!(The awesome Surface Design Association!)Presented at the The Dairy Barn Arts Center’s O’Bleness Gallery8000 Dairy LaneAthens\, OH 45701June 28 – September 5\, 2024Opening Reception:June 28\, 6 – 8PM\nSEE THE SHOW HERE! \nInterplay presents works that explore parallels\, synergies\, or tensions between two or more ideas. Artworks may examine connections between seemingly unrelated concepts\, map relationships between maker and materials\, or reflect interactions between maker and tools. Works employ traditional\, interdisciplinary\, or collaborative methodologies. \nHonoring the diverse range of approaches within fiber art and highlighting the rich tapestry of multicultural links\, Interplay looks toward a future informed by the past\, bringing together ideas for fresh reflection\, reinterpretation\, and deeper understanding. \nJUROR\nDue to her inimitable curiosity\, Annet Couwenberg has pursued the ongoing conversations between traditional textile production and digital technologies throughout her art and teaching career. Couwenberg’s art\, informed by her early work in the fashion industry\, is diverse and includes sculptural forms and jacquard weavings as well as work with fish fossils and skeletons inspired by her study with a fish scientist as a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellow at the National Museum of Natural History. Couwenberg’s interdisciplinary work has demonstrated her capacity to create new realms. As a researcher of both traditional textiles and emerging techniques\, she embraces a multi-directional knowledge exchange between new and established\, creating art that visualizes methodologies to protect and preserve traditional practices while also expanding upon them. Born in The Netherlands\, Couwenberg moved to the United States to receive MFA degrees at Syracuse University and Cranbrook Academy of Art. She has worked internationally\, including in Korea\, Turkey\, Germany\, Italy\, Portugal\, Poland\, and The Netherlands. \n Mark your calendars for Wednesday\, July 31\, 2PM ET for the Interplay Textile Talk and be on the lookout for our online gallery –  links coming soon!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-interplay-with-the-sda/
LOCATION:Dairy Barn Art Center O’Bleniss Gallery\, 8000 Dairy Lane\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHBITIONISTA: "Women. Defining Our Representation"
DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to participante in the online show:\nWomen. Defining Our Representation\, at Black House Artist\nI am showing: “Into The Bush”\, 11 x 19 x 7 \, book board\, canvas\, sewing thread\, acrylic paint\n \n\n\n\n\nWomen. Defining Our Representation\n“Women. Defining our Representation” is an exhibition of 31 pieces from 31 woman artists that celebrates the multiplicity of women’s identities\, individuality\, complexity\, and worth. It inspires reflection\, understanding and empathy for the diverse and authentic experiences of women by acknowledging accomplishments\, reclaiming narratives\, exploring gender expression\, and sharing personal realities.” – Ellen Mattesi\n\nVIEW THE SHOW HERE!\nJuror:  Ellen Mattesi \, Director\, Black House Artist \nEllen Mattesi is an artist and entrepreneur.  She has been immersed in many facets of the professional art world for over 30 years.  Within her own fine art and creative career\, she has built and managed art institutions\, curated exhibitions\, mentored artists in technical expertise and business skills\, and fostered creativity for the ethnically and mentally diverse.  This experience has culminated in a passion for championing the success and advancement of women artists. With Black House Artist\, she continues this mission through education and activism with a network of artists\, collectors\, curators\, and scholars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack House Artist is a network dedicated to empowering women artists through exhibition opportunities\, professional development\, art history education\, and creative equality. Black House Artist supports the professional and personal autonomy of women.  A portion of the profits from this show will be donated to Abortion Freedom Fund https://abortionfreedomfund.org/ and Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Through the purchase of artwork\, or by individual donation\, please support the rights of women through your economic  power. Thank you for your consideration.\n\nVIEW THE SHOW HERE!\n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhbitionista-women-defining-our-representation/
LOCATION:Black House Artist
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: Soliloquy at The Bridge Art Foundation's Scholart Selection Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The Bridge Arts Foundation  presents “SOLILOQUY\,”  hosted at our partnered gallery The Scholart Selection\, in San Gabriel\, CA\, USA\, from July 13th to August 10th\, 2024.\nOPENING RECEPTION: 2-5PM Saturday\, July 13th\nat The Scholarts Selection\n417 South Mission Drive San Gabriel\, CA 91776\n\n“Soliloquy” is a solitary discourse with oneself\, an intimate dialogue that transcends the confines of external perception. It captures the journey of introspection and self-discovery\, where one navigates the labyrinthine corridors of their own mind\, seeking clarity amidst the tumult of thoughts and emotions. “Soliloquy” is a solitary discourse with oneself\, an intimate dialogue that transcends the confines of external perception. It captures the journey of introspection and self-discovery\, where one navigates the labyrinthine corridors of one’s own mind\, seeking clarity among the tumult of thoughts and emotions.  \nDuring their inner reflections\, the individuals grapple with existential questions\, confronting their fears\, desires\, and vulnerabilities with raw honesty in solitude. It embraces the inherent human longing for understanding and truth\, inviting the individual to confront their inner darkness and embrace the transformative power of self-reflection. \nThe Bridge Arts Foundation is dedicated to amplifying the voices of artists and promoting their exceptional work on a global scale. Their aim is to provide an unparalleled platform for emerging talents\, enabling international recognition and celebrating diverse expressions across various artistic mediums. \n“Our mission is straightforward yet profound: we strive to empower our community through immersive experiences that inspire collaboration and forge meaningful connections among creative thinkers spanning all continents. Together\, let us bridge cultural gaps through the unifying power of art.” — The Bridge Arts Foundation \nThis show enthusiastically welcomes a wide range of artistic expressions encompassing painting\, sculpture\, photography\, installation\, mixed media\, and beyond. Curating a rich tapestry of creativity\, the exhibition reflects artists’ diverse perspectives and experiences worldwide. \nFeatured artists include Ryan Bautista\, Michele Benzamin-Miki\, Ming Chen\, Debra Disman\, Deanna Dorangrichia\, Somaya Etemad\, Lanyi Gao\, Steve Gavenas\, Shanguo Jia\, Antonio Kim\, Rosie Kim\, Hwichan Ko\, Vionna Lam\, Kai Mao\, Janice Nakashima\, Isabella Riboni\, Isabella Ronchetti\, Christopher Lloyd Tucker\, and Xiaoxiao Wu. \nThe 19 featured artists in the exhibition respond to the theme of “soliloquy” through various forms and mediums\, presenting their unique journeys of inner exploration. \nThe 19 artworks showcased in “Soliloquy” also demonstrate the diversity and depth of soliloquy. It is not only a personal dialogue within oneself but also a significant pathway to understanding oneself and the world. Beyond the individual\, these artworks collectively underscore soliloquy’s capacity to connect the individual’s inner world with external realities\, offering insights that resonate with broader societal issues and enrich human connections. \nSpecial thanks to our jury members\, Charles Christopher Hill and Song Xin\, as well as curator Tia Xu\, for their dedicated work. We also extend our gratitude to Li Tang and Art Yourself Atelier (AYA) for the media support. \nABOUT THE BRIDGE ARTS FOUNDATION \nThe Bridge Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to harnessing the transformative power of art to connect diverse communities and uplift emerging artists from various backgrounds. \nWith an unwavering commitment to fostering global understanding and diversity\, we amplify artist voices and spotlight their creations both locally and globally. Join us in leveraging art’s power to unite cultures and strengthen global communities. \nABOUT THE SCHOLART SELECTION \nFounded in 2022\, THE SCHOLART SELECTION is a vibrant contemporary art gallery in the historic San Gabriel Mission district of Los Angeles. Deeply integrated into the city’s Asian American community\, especially in its more prosperous areas\, the gallery is committed to uplifting and promoting artists from diverse backgrounds for Asian collectors globally. \nTHE SCHOLART SELECTION transcends the role of a mere venue for art; it serves as a storyteller\, an educator\, and a connector. With a team of skilled curators\, exhibition specialists\, and media experts\, the gallery breaks through traditional barriers to make contemporary art more relatable and accessible to Asian collectors worldwide. It achieves this by sharing the compelling stories behind the artworks and fostering a network that brings artists and a wide range of art enthusiasts together\, thereby forming enduring bonds between the artworks\, their artists\, and the collectors who cherish and support them. \nFor additional information and press requests\, please contact info@bridgeartsfoundation.com. For more information about The Bridge Arts Foundation\, please go to our website https://bridgeartsfoundation.org/\, or follow us on Instagram (@bridgeartsfoundation). \nI am thrilled to show “I Can’t I Won’t I Will I Do”\, 13 x 71.5″\, Repurposed cotton table runner\, acrylic paint\, hemp cord\n\nREAD MY INTERVIEW HERE!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-soliloquy/
LOCATION:The Scholorarts election\, 417 S Mission Dr\, San Gabriel\, CA\, 91776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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