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SUMMARY:Open Studios October 20th at 18th Street Arts Center!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to attend 18th Street Art Center‘s  Change the Future event and Artist Open Studios on Sunday\, October 20th from 3-7 PM.\nI am thrilled to open my studio and participate!\nOlympic Campus: Artist Open Studios\nSunday\, October 20 | 3-7 PM\n18th Street Arts Center Olympic Campus\n1639 18th Street\, Santa Monica\, CA 90404 \nFree + Open to the Public \nThe artists at 18th Street Arts Center Olympic Campus are opening their studios to the public on Sunday\, October 20th from 3 to 7 PM as part of our Change the Future event. \nParticipating Artists: David McDonald\, Diana Taylor\, Anne Krinsky\, Debra Disman\, Dan Wang\, Ara Oshagan\, Labkhand Olfatmanesh\, Luciana Abait\, Les Guthman\, Susan Kleinberg and Yvette Gellis \nSign up below (as part of our Change the Future event) to RSVP and receive automatic reminders about this event! Pre-registration is appreciated\, but not required to attend. \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\nWe’re just over two weeks away from our Change the Future event including Artist Open Studios on Sunday\, October 20th from 3-7 PM. \nThis all-ages event blends creativity\, technology and environmental action. Explore interactive installations\, fly a giant augmented reality kite over Santa Monica\, participate in hands-on workshops\, and tour artist studios\, all while discovering ways to protect our planet. \nFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALL AGES WELCOME!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI’ll Be There!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Peek Inside: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Krinsky combines painting\, print\, photography and video with archival and geographical research. She is fascinated by the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of the physical world. Since 2018\, she has been working on an international project about vulnerable wetlands and climate change.\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\nDiana Taylor works across painting\, textiles and print media\, exploring notions of time\, loss and ruin in visual culture. Recurring motifs that reflect her interests are appropriated from museum catalogues\, architectural reference books\, craft kits\, botanical guides\, books on geology\, ancient ruins\, domestic patterns and other print ephemera.\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\nDavid McDonald works in both sculpture and painting. The visual qualities of his work vary\, but they are connected through a belief in process and intuition as a way of developing work. He believes all things in the natural world are interdependent\, and creates situations within his work where this is true.\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\nDebra Disman is a Los Angeles-based artist known for her work inspired by the book\, which traverses textiles\, installation\, sculpture and performance to push the familiar into forms that arrest and baffle\, while simultaneously offering places of contemplation and solace.\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 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/open-studios-october-20th-at-18th-street-arts-center/
LOCATION:18th Street Arts Center Olympic Campus\, 1653 18th Street\, Studio 1\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Presentations
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SUMMARY:Flag Book and Variations: Book Structures Workshop with artist Debra Disman
DESCRIPTION:ENJOY BOOKMAKING IN COMMUNITY IN A GALLERY SETTING!\nPresented by Textile Arts LA!\nIn Conjunction with Patricia Sweetow Gallery\nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will learn how to create the kinetic and versatile “Flag Book” structure\, as well as a full-page variant\, termed the “Folded Fan”. You’ll learn how to make folded page variations\, and how to create one and two-cut apertures and pop-ups. With a focus on textiles and fiber\, participants will explore ways to develop\, embellish\, and adorn their books with texture\, color\, pattern\, and image\, as well as how to employ “found writing” to add text.\nDebra will guide you in the methods and extensive applications of the accordion fold in bookmaking\, gluing\, and collage techniques\, ways of adding stitching/sewing\, and how to create poetic text effortlessly will also be covered. The last hour of the workshop will be devoted to bringing projects to completion as time permits\, how to add techniques from the participants’ chosen art forms and expertise to their books\, and sharing completed or in-process books as desired. \n\n\n\nMaterials Included:\nBook board prepared for book covers\nAcid-free paper prepared for book spines\nAcid free- glue sticks\nNeutral pH Adhesive/brushes\nScissors\nFolding tools\nAwls/punching tools\nHemp and other cord and thread\nDrawing and Writing Materials\nPrint Media (repurposed)\nFabric and paper scrap and samples (repurposed)\nDesigner wallpaper and textile samples \nMaterials/Tools to Bring if Desired:\nFavorite scissors for cutting paper and fabric\nAwl or other “punching” tool\nCollage materials (that can be glued with a glue stick or fluid adhesive)\nPrint Media to cut up and repurpose (magazines/books/brochures/postcards)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase Workshop\n\n\nSUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 29\, 2024. 12:00 – 4:00 PM at Patricia Sweetow Gallery 1700 So. Santa Fe Ave. Suite 351\, Los Angeles\, CA 90021.\nparking available\nSIGN UP HERE!\n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/flag-book-and-variations-book-structures-workshop-with-artist-debra-disman/
LOCATION:Patricia Sweetow Gallery\, 1700 So. Santa Fe Ave\, Suite 351\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T130000
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SUMMARY:"We Write the Book" Artist Residency 2024-25 KICKOFF!
DESCRIPTION:“We Write The Book” Goes to Northridge!\nJoin us for our kickoff program Saturday September 28th 1PM!\n\n\n\n\nI am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!\n\nI will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.\nI am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-artist-residency-2025-26-kickoff/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T120000
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "White and Texture (Monochrome Unity)" at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in  “White & Texture [Monochrome Unity]” at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod! \nAs the call stated: \n“Artists were invited to explore the profound subtleties and striking complexities of using white as the driving color and how texture within the white and informs the execution and the narrative of an artwork\, as well as to to explore the effect of this limitation – without a “conventional” color palette. \nWhen the artist is freed from tradition\, from expectation\, and from the weight of history\, there is an opportunity for release\, exploration\, and the unexpected. For White and Texture [Monochrome Unity]\, artworks were sought that find the emotion without using color. Uniformity\, tranquility universality\, simplicity\, purity\, or abstraction may all come to the surface and create a beautiful tension between what is missing – color\, tradition\, and form – and what is gained – innovation and the unexpected. \nOur desire from the artist is not the search for simplicity but the discovery of a new way of creating and a different way of expression. We hope Monochrome Unity will drive the artist to look for new solutions to an artistic challenge; to use shades of white and embrace texture to provide the ‘color’ that will then provide the energy and emotion. \nUsing the work of such artists as Michael Buthe\, Piero Manzoni\, Joan Nixon\, and ceramic sculptor Maria Barttuszova provide us with a broad template of the experience to create in the Cultural Center. \nWhite & Texture [Monochrome Unity] will fill our galleries\, creating a visual harmony and coherence and like never before\, give a visitor experience like no other.” \nI am showing WHITE ZIP\n21.25″ x 20.5″ x .25″\, canvas\, acrylic paint\, lace\, zipper\, hemp cord\, linen thread\, wood\n\n(detail) \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-white-and-texture-monochrome-unity-at-the-cultural-center-of-cape-cod/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main Street\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, 02664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:"We Write The Book" Goes to Northridge!
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to work again with the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency (NEAR) program for 2024-25!\n\nI will be an artist-in-residence at the Northridge Branch Library\, conducting bookmaking workshops and events for the local community and library patronage from September 2024 through April 2025 on selected Saturdays as well as during the week after school.\nI am honored to be serving the City of Los Angeles again through the DCA. Let the bookmaking begin!\nThree-hole pamphlet stitch single signature binding with fold-outs by Dawn Banker
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-rides-again-in-northridge/
LOCATION:Northridge Branch Library\, 9051 Darby Avenue\, Northridge\, 91325\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T170000
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: Word and Weft: Visualizing the Word
DESCRIPTION:I am happy to participate in: \nWord and Weft: Visualizing the Word\, at Webster Arts\nI am showing: “Concurrencies I: Charlotte Salomon Eva Hesse”\,  58 x 19.5″\, denim\, varnish\, hemp cord\, gold thread\n\n \nJuror: Noriko Yuasa\nNoriko Yuasa was born and raised in Yokohama\, Japan. Noriko holds a BFA in Visual Communication Design from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago\, and an MFA in Visual Studies\, emphasis in Graphic Design from Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Prior to teaching at Webster University\, her professional experience includes working at Duffy\, New York\, a Fallon Company in New York City. Projects included branding\, editorial design\, package design\, product design and advertising. Her recent work involves nonprofit based\, culturally centered projects. Her work is devoted to the development of visual language and systems for effective communication. \nSEE THE SHOW ONLINE!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-word-and-weft-visualizing-the-word/
LOCATION:Webster Arts\, 2 Summit Avenue Webster Groves\, (314) 279-1800\, Webster Groves\, MO\, 63119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T170000
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "We Are Doing It All Wrong"
DESCRIPTION:I am honored to participate in the 4th  annual exhibition We Are Doing It All Wrong\, presented at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, Dayton\, OH. \nWe’re Doing It ALL Wrong open sas a two month long exhibition beginning August 2\, 2024. Planned by the Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, the it is a challenge to artists and viewers to recognize\, react and learn about the many ways humanity continually fails itself.  These issues are not always mainstream and sometimes are hidden.  Artwork from the prior exhibitions touched on topics such as sky high drug prices\, the environment & climate change\, dependence on technology\, social injustice\, Native American women disappearances\, homelessness\, gaslighting and the suffering caused by avocado farming in Mexico.  Artists are encouraged to submit work that captures or is a comment on a tradition\, a system\, a practice\, an institution or anything they see that needs to be changed for the betterment of humanity or our planet.  View the online version of the previous exhibitions at weredoingitallwrong.com. \nAnother ambitious goal of the exhibition is to find a signature artwork\, that while keeping to the exhibition’s theme\, defines our current period in history from the artist’s point of view.  One art piece can tell so many stories and the goal is to find a piece that will speak to future generations and tell a story about our time. —Ed Dixon\, owner and curator of the Edward A. Dixon Gallery.  Mr. Dixon is a long-time patron of the Arts\, former record company executive\, blogger and owner of the Downtown Dayton gallery for over 6 years.\n \nEntries were also judged by judged by two other industry professionals Photographer Stacy Kranitz and Professor Judith L. Huacuja\, PhD.  Prior year’s jurors included sculptor Erin McCarthy (Boston\, MA)\, artist & gallery owner\, Amanda Wirig (Minneapolis\, MN)\, artist Jamaal Durr (Dayton\, OH)\, art professor & artist Ann Kim (Dayton\, OH)\, artist Toby Gotesman Schneier (Ft. Lauderdale\, FL) and Dayton Art Institute Chief Curator\, Jerry N. Smith (Dayton\, OH). \nI am thrilled to be showing MAXIMUM SECURITY 15 x 18 x 10.25″\, book board\, wood\, mulberry paper\, paint\, ink\, canvas\, watercolor paper and hemp cord\n \n      \nSee the SHOW!\nSee the VIDEO!\n    \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-we-are-doing-it-all-wrong/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 North St. Clair Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: Iteration Reiteration at TOUCHSTONE GALLERY
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in\nin Washington\, DC.\nITERATION REITERATION\nPatterns and repetitive elements\, integral to the art and design of countless cultures and artistic methods\, offer viewers a framework to interpret information through recurring arrangements. How do these elements shape perception of art and the world? \nThis exhibition presents  artwork that embraces pattern and repetition as the focal point\, a complementary element within a piece\, or as a fundamental part of the creative process. From symmetrical arrangements\, geometric precision\, minimalist repetition\, and organic flows\, Iteration Reiteration honors the power of patterns and repetition. \nIncluded  but not limited to are the visual mediums  painting\, printmaking\, textile and fiber\, video and animation\, photography\, sculpture\, ceramics\, collage\, performance\, sound\, and mixed media. All works are  original and completed within the past five years. The exhibition includes both a physical gallery show located in Washington\, DC and a virtual exhibition. The fascinating and accomplished jurors are:  \n\n\nRoya Amirsoleymani \n\n\nAddoley Dzegede \n\n\nChristopher Kardambikis \n\n\nI am showing Red Notebook (Here’s To The Red\, White and Blue)\, 8.5 x 12.5 x 6.5″\, placemat\, linen thread\, hemp cord\, cloth\, wood
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-iteration-reiteration-at-touchstone-gallery/
LOCATION:Touchstone Gallery\, 901 New York Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240723T080000
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "WOMEN ARTISTS MAKING THEIR MARK 2024"
DESCRIPTION:I am delighted to have two works shown in this exhibition:\n16th annual Women Artists Making Their Mark: An ONLINE Exhibition. \nCo-Juried by Donna Seager of Seager Gray Gallery\nand Priscilla Otani of Arc Gallery.  \nOnline show dates: July 23 to Oct 1\, 2024 \nSEE THE SHOW! \nZoom Roundtable with Jurors Tuesday\, July 30 at 4 pm Pacific Time\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88609617728\nMeeting ID: 886 0961 7728\n \nContinuing their annual show devoted to women artists\, O’Hanlon Center for the Arts is committed to bringing more gender equity to the world of art. This 16th year we extend our reach around the globe to artists who identify as female. \nThe works in the exhibition are all created by persons who identify as female.\n1103 works were submitted and 79 works were selected for this exhibition.\n \nThe curation and presentation of the selected work are exceptional. The  O’Hanlon Center for the Arts will promote the artists through social media\, print media and email outreach.  A quality printable catalog of the show will be created and the online shows are archived but accessible after the close of the show. \nVisit our website to see examples of other online shows: https://www.ohanloncenter.org/exhibits/current/ \nO’Hanlon Center for the Arts emphasizes the creative process and the continued pursuit of meaning and authenticity through observation\, exploration\, and experimentation.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-women-artists-making-their-mark-2024/
LOCATION:O’Hanlon Center for the Arts\, 616 Throckmorton Avenue\, Mill Valley\, CA\, 94941\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240715T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T180000
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "Evidence of Joy" at Intersect Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:“EVIDENCE OF JOY” is a group exhibition curated by April Parviz\, who says:\n“Today I went to the doctor. On the sign-in station there sat a small snowman made from an old salt and pepper shaker. His head was a little styrofoam ball. His hat was the lid of the shaker\, and inside his little bottle tummy were a bunch of what looked to be miniature cotton-balls. As I waited to be checked in\, I observed the fact that someone had made it. She didn’t have to. But she was perhaps feeling the joy of winter\, and she wanted to share her joy. The snowman wasn’t sitting in her home\, it was sitting here\, for me to enjoy. And I did enjoy it. The reflection that she had experienced joy in making it\, and the fact that she had done it selflessly\, with no expectation of thanks\, brought me joy.  \nAfter my reflection on the sweet little snowman\, I began to see evidence of someone else’s joy\, intentionally being shared with strangers\, everywhere I went. The person in the house five doors from mine\, has a little jar of complimentary dog treats out on a bird feeder hanger in their yard\, right by the sidewalk. People have lovely seasonal wreaths hanging on the outside of their front doors\, not on the inside. Painted rocks are mysteriously left in people’s gardens by strangers. I’m sure that now I’m aware of this\, I’ll be seeing evidence of joy everywhere. And strangers will discover footprints of my own joy\, making their footprints joyful too. \nWhen I look at the current world of art\, I feel like I see a lot of evidence of many inspiring things\, but not always so much joy.  I know in my own art practice\, I am often fueled by loud palpable emotions like pain and confusion. Perhaps if I begin practicing using joy as fuel\, I will begin to do it more habitually. Perhaps if we practice seeing joy more we can become habitual joy detectives.  \nShow me all the joy! I want to see and share artwork made in joy\, artwork made upon discovering evidence of joy\, and work that is just pure joy to look at! “\nEvidence of Joy Dovetail Reception | 8.6.24 | \nby Mary Oliver\, 2017\n“If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy\, \ndon’t hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty \nof lives and whole towns destroyed or about \nto be. We are not wise\, and not very often \nkind. And much can never be redeemed. \nStill\, life has some possibility left. Perhaps this \nis its way of fighting back\, that sometimes \nsomething happens better than all the riches \nor power in the world. It could be anything\, \nbut very likely you notice it in the instant \nwhen love begins. Anyway\, that’s often the \ncase. Anyway\, whatever it is\, don’t be afraid \nof its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.” \nI am thrilled to have two pieces in the show: \nNarrow Bridge\, 5.5 x 16 x 3.5″\, board\, paper\, fabric\, linen thread\nand\nBedTime Story\, 12 x 28 x 8.5″\, book board\, textiles\, cloth\, clay\, beads\, hemp cord\, watercolor paper\n\nSEE THE SHOW PAGE!\nSEE THE SHOW VIDEO!\nVIEW THE CATALOGUE!\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-evidence-of-joy-at-insersect-artscenter/
LOCATION:Intersect Arts Center\, 3636 Texas Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241231T075900
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
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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
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240905T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Surface Design Association/SDA":MAILTO:info@surfacedesign.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240728T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T193648Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Verum Ultimum Gallery":MAILTO:fineartvu@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240618T183000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240613T200919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200936Z
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SUMMARY:"Folded Fan" Bookmaking at the West Hollywood Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us and Learn to Create the Fun and Versatile FOLDED FAN BOOK!\nFold an accordion spine\, add covers and pages\, then use all kinds of beautiful materials to develop\, design\, decorate\, adorn\, elevate and celebrate your book!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBookmaking Workshop: Folded Fan Book\nIn-Person Program\nTuesday\, June 18\n5:00pm – 6:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Hollywood Library  \nMeeting Room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us and learn how to make a folded fan book with artist Debra Disman\, using folding and pasting techniques. Add fun details to make your book your own. No skill required and all supplies are provided. For adults.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by the Friends of the West Hollywood Library. \nAttendance is limited and advance registration is required. \nCommunity Meeting Room \n\n\n\n\n\nAGE GROUP: | Adults |
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/folded-fan-bookmaking-at-the-west-hollywood-library/
LOCATION:West Hollywood Library\, 625 N San Vicente Blvd.\, West Hollywood\, CA\, 90069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Hollywood Library":MAILTO:https://lacountylibrary.org/contactus/#form
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240615T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240613T192700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T200331Z
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SUMMARY:Bookmaking at the Julian Dixon Culver City Library!
DESCRIPTION:BOOKMAKING AT THE LIBRARY!!!\nJoin Us THIS COMING SATURDAY June 15th\, 2024\, at 11AM!\nLearn to make an Accordion Fold Book with Simple one and two cut Pop-ups! \nBook Making with Debra Disman\nIn-Person Program!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 15\n11:00am – 12:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCulver City Julian Dixon Library\nMeeting Room \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s make accordion books! Learn the art of book making and take home your own book. All materials and instructions will be provided by artist and book maker Debra Disman. For children ages 5 to 12 with a parent or guardian.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/bookmaking-at-the-julian-dixon-culver-city-library/
LOCATION:Julian Dixon Culver City Library\, 4975 Overland Ave.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julian Dixon Culver City Library":MAILTO:https://lacountylibrary.org/contactus/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240507T180306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T185515Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicolet College Art Gallery":MAILTO:artgallery@nicoletcollege.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240412T191509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T192800Z
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SUMMARY:"We Write The Book" Artist Residency CULMINATION!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to  celebrate the culmination of the Canoga Park Branch Library’s year long Artist Residency with Debra Disman\, “We Write The Book”\, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!\nCome and make your own travel journal\, enjoy refreshments and see a slide show of our exciting year of  bookmaking projects. “Take and Make” bookmaking packets will be available while supplies last so you can keep the bookmaking magic going after the event!\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/we-write-the-book-artist-residency-culmination/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240513T220746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T220746Z
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: Midway Marvels
DESCRIPTION:Midway Marvels\nat ArtBarLA\,\n12017 Venice Blvd\, 90066\nMay 25 – June 22\, 2024\n\nReception:\nSaturday\, May 25\, 7-9pm\nCurated by Randi Matushevitz
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-midway-marvels/
LOCATION:ArtBarLA\, 12017 Venice Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtBarLA":MAILTO:califrrrresh@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T080000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240513T224334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T224334Z
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: THE CIRCULAR RITUAL OF SPRING
DESCRIPTION:THE RITUAL OF SPRING (EXPANDED ONLINE) CURATED BY SUSAN LIZOTTE\n\n\nbG Gallery proudly announces an expanded version of The Ritual of Spring featuring round artworks from across the country curated by Susan Lizotte\, now available on our online viewing room. \n\nRound art is graphic and can represent infinity\, completeness\, and wholeness. It symbolizes cycles\, inclusivity\, and unity\, serving as a symbol of revolution and growth.\n\n\n\nMay 10 – July 11\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn exhibition inspired by Lucretius and his 1st century BC poem De Rerum Natura (“On the Nature of Things”) celebrating Spring and  its changing landscapes\, the feeling of happiness given by a new season. Spring brings the urge to travel and show outward personal expression and a desire to celebrate a short lived season that echoes our own lives. 
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-the-circular-ritual-of-spring/
LOCATION:bG Gallery\, 2525 Michigan Ave #A2 Santa Monica\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240508T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240405T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T181259Z
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SUMMARY:Create a BUTTERFLY Book at the Canoga Park Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:Take Flight this Spring!\nJoin us and learn how to create a “butterfly Book” in honor of the Rituals and Rites of Spring!\nAdd ribbons to honor May Day\, and make your book festive!\nPart of my Artist Residency support by the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs:\n“We Write The Book”.\nAll materials included!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/create-a-butterfly-book-at-the-canoga-park-branch-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240315T182733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T190129Z
UID:12322-1712746800-1712752200@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Celebrating Nature and Poetry at the Canoga Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us and learn how to create the fun and fantastic flag book!\nCelebrate Poetry Month and Earth Day by adding your own nature poetry and images through the technique of “found poetry” which takes the stress out of writing!\nPart of my Artist Residency support by the wonderful Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs:\n“We Write The Book”.\nAll materials included.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/celebrating-nature-and-poetry-at-the-canoga-braanch-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240308T215514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T221301Z
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: MATERIALITY MATTERS
DESCRIPTION:MATERIALITY MATTERS\nApril 9th – May 31st\nOpening Reception: April 5th 4pm-7pm \nIn the exhibition Materiality Matters\, Umpqua Valley Arts showcases artists who are exploring the use of diverse\, alternative materials\, processes and modes of making  in their art practice.\nMateriality in art refers to the manipulation and alteration of materials to express ideas and concepts that may not be expressed by traditional media. The concept of materiality is unique to each art piece and artist. Through  Materiality Matters\, UVA explores the unique and diverse ways that artists work to define the materiality of their practice and how materiality conveys ideas and concepts\, and inspires dialogue. \nArtworks for this exhibition were chosen by a team made up of UVA Staff and professionals working/residing in the Pacific Northwest with varied backgrounds. There was a special interest in receiving works from artists exploring installations\, sculptures\, time-based\, and interactive artwork exploring the exhibition concept.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-materiality-matters/
LOCATION:Umpqua Valley Arts\, 1624 WEST HARVARD AVENUE\, ROSEBURG\, OR\, 97471\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umpqua Valley Arts":MAILTO:INFO@UVARTS.COM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240308T221015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T200254Z
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: PULP: BOOK & PAPER ARTS
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate for the second time in:\n\nPULP: Book & Paper Arts\nBook Arts: Handmade artist’s books or book art objects\, showing excellence in bookmaking or altered book techniques\, including books made of any medium (not just paper)\, as well as the art & craft of letterpress printing\, bookbinding\, book art sculptures\, etc.  \nPaper Arts: including innovative or traditional explorations of paper sculpture\, papermaking\, etc. \nThe Sebastopol Center for the Arts is one of the most vibrant arts organizations in Northern\, California. Since 1988 it has engaged and inspired the community through presentations of contemporary art\, music\, dance\, film\, and literary events. Through classes and workshops it strives to educate and deepen the interest in the arts for adults\, teens and children. The Center is located in a 17\,800 square foot building in downtown Sebastopol where it offers a large variety of arts programs and is a creative force in California. Sebastopol\, located 60 miles north of San Francisco\, is one of America’s premier destinations for food\, wine\, and the arts\, attracting thousands of visitors each year. \nJuror: Donna Seager of Seager Gray Gallery:\nA native of New Orleans\, Donna Seager’s background is in Art History. She received her\neducation at the University of Texas. She began in the art business in 1978\, working in galleries\nin New Orleans and was the director of a gallery in Boston before moving to California in 1989.\nShe continued to work in galleries in the Bay Area until 2005 when she opened Donna Seager Gallery. In 2011\, she partnered with Suzanne Gray to form Seager Gray Gallery and moved the\ngallery to Mill Valley where they are a cornerstone of the Marin arts community. Seager has distinguished herself for her discerning eye and commitment to the arts in her area. She has given lectures on the art of the book at international fairs in Miami and San Francisco and curated an exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library entitled “Ten Years of Artists’ Books” and “This is Not a Book\, Chapter 2” for the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. She has served on the board of the San Francisco Art Dealers Association and The San Francisco Center for the Book.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-pulp-book-paper-arts/
LOCATION:Sebastapol Center for the Arts\, 282 S. High Street\, CA\, Sebastopol\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sebastapol Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@sebarts.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240509T170000
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: Fantastic Fibers 2024
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in:  FANTASTIC FIBERS 2024\, an international juried exhibition presented by Yeiser Art Center. One of Yeiser Art Center’s most engaging and innovative international exhibitions\, FANTASTIC FIBERS seeks to showcase a wide range of outstanding contemporary works related to the fiber medium. \nThe exhibition focusses on contemporary and innovative works created with fiber as the primary medium or concept.\nI am showing: Torrent and Tangle: Keep Your House in Order\, 2019\,\n10.5 x 25 x 18\, book board\, hemp cord\, watercolor paper\, mulberry paper\, acrylic paint\, lace\, ribbon\n \n \n FANTASTIC FIBERS 2024 will be on display at Yeiser Art Center from March 26th to May 9th\, 2024.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-fantastic-fibers-2024/
LOCATION:Yeiser Art Center\, 200 Broadway St.\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeiser Art Center":MAILTO:office@theyeiser.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240221T202001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T201332Z
UID:12233-1710327600-1710333000@debradisman.com
SUMMARY:Springtime Bookmaking at the Canoga Park Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to create a sewn book to celebrate springtime and new beginnings!\n\n\nLearn the pamphlet stitch\, and deck your book out with springtime flowers!\n\n\nAll materials provided.\nThis program is part of my Artist Residency at the Canoga Park Branch Library\, and is supported in part by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs\nPlease see HERE for details!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/__trashed/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240111T185207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211323Z
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SUMMARY:"Be Our Valentine" at the Canoga Park Library!
DESCRIPTION:Join Us To Create Your Own Special Valentine’s Day Gift or Card!\nAdd beautiful materials to personalize your Valentine for yourself\, or that special someone!\nAll materials included.\nPart of my residency “We Write the Book” at the Canoga Park Branch Library\, supported by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/be-our-valentine-at-the-canoga-park-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20240130T213756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T022717Z
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SUMMARY:EXHIBITIONISTA: "String Theory" at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to participate in:\n“String Theory” at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening Reception Friday\, February 9\, 5–7pm \n\n\nExploring the possibilities within fiber art to showcase the beauty and versatility of the medium. \n\nThe exhibition explores the wide range of possibilities within fiber art\, including but not limited to weaving\, knitting\, crocheting\, embroidery\, and felting. It will showcase the beauty and versatility of fiber as a medium.\nSEE THE SHOW HERE!\nI will be showing a work that has not yet been exhibited publicly: \nBlue Tapestry (Here’s To The Red\, White and Blue)\, 2021\, 18.75 x 6.5″\,\nrepurposed placemat\, hemp cord\, linen thread\n\n\nWATCH THE VIDEO OF THE SHOW HERE!
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/exhibitionista-string-theory/
LOCATION:Cultural Center of Cape Cod\, 307 Old Main Street\, South Yarmouth\, MA\, 02664\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cultural Center of Cape Cod":MAILTO:mollyd@cultural-center.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20231222T230221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T170244Z
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SUMMARY:Get Ready for the New Year at the Canoga Park Branch Library!
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US!\nLearn How to Create an Organizer Book with Pockets to Welcome the New Year and Get You Started in 2024!\nAll Materials Included.\nSupported by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs!\nDate(s):\nWednesday\, January 10\, 2024\n\n\n\n\nTime:\n11 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\nCanoga Park Branch Library\n\n\n\n\nType:\nIn Person\n\n\n\n\nAudience:|\nEVERYONE!!!!\nKids\, Adults\n\n\n\n\nCategory:\nArts\, Crafts & Hobbies\n\n\n\n\nDescription:\nStart the New Year right by learning to create a fun book in which you can store holiday memories and plan for the future.  All materials provided.\n\n\nThis program is supported in part by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. \n\n\n\n\nFor ADA accommodations\, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.\n\n\nPara ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA\, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/get-ready-for-the-new-year-at-the-canoga-park-branch-library/
LOCATION:Canoga Park Branch Library\, 20939 Sherman Way\, Canoga Park\, California\, 91303
CATEGORIES:Presentations,Teaching
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canoga Park Branch Library":MAILTO:https://www.lapl.org/user/55/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T101310
CREATED:20231221T120001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T081119Z
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SUMMARY:"Objects of Agency" Virtual Artists Talk December 21st at  4PM PST\, 7PM EST
DESCRIPTION:Objects of Agency Virtual Artists Talk\nhttps://www.heragallery.org/objects of agency\nPlease join with ZOOM Link below:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88407885936?pwd=cW9tcjMwdFBOci9UdDU3K3RBNlFXdz09\nThursday December 21\, 2023\n 7PM EST / 4PM PST\nObjects of Agency is a 52 week long virtual exhibition\, through 2023. The exhibition 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. \nAt the time this call for art was written\, when “abortion” was typed into a Google search\, the first page result was 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. And when abortion was typed into Instagram\, the first hashtag was #abortionisevil. Due to activists\, advocates\, artists\, and scientists this scale is tipping to provide accessible\, accurate\, and viable healthcare information. \nSo\, what can we do to continue the fight for abortion rights? How can we use our creative voices to counteract misinformation and false advertising and provide viable discourse and inspiration? \nAt Hera Gallery\, we invited you to cry\, rage\, and make art. We invited you to connect with others through creative expression in hopes that it would bring a sense of insight\, or deep feeling\, beauty\, education\, perseverance\, protest\, connection and/or community. Culminating in the virtual exhibition Objects of Agency\, we bring you 52 selections of work from artists across the country. \nEach week\, Hera Gallery chose one featured artist and artwork from the exhibition to represent the tribulations and inspirations of the current state of women’s health care in America. Featured artists will be posted on all social media accounts.\nObjects 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.
URL:https://debradisman.com/event/objects-of-agency-virtual-artists-talk/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Presentations
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