Debra Disman

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Debra Disman

PLEASE TOUCH Invites You to Do Just That!

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See a video of perhaps the world’s largest potholder HERE!


Julie O’Sullivan


Cathy Engel-Marder


Monica Marks


Liz Nurenberg


Laurel Paley and Liz Nurenberg


Robyn Sanford with Lisa Diane Wedgeworth and Sheli Silverio


Beautiful participants Mom and Daughter

“Please Touch” Invites YOU to Enter the Womb…

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Closing Reception: “PLEASE TOUCH”

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022 AT 6 PM – 7 PM

“Please Touch” Exhibition at Arts at Blue Roof – Closing Reception
Arts at Blue Roof

“Please Touch”
a group exhibition that is part of Arts at Blue Roof 2022 Summer Festival

Closing Reception June 17, 6pm PST
Arts at Blue Roof
7329 S. Broadway Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90003
https://www.artsatblueroof.org/
Curated by Kristine Schomaker and Sheli Silverio
Featuring: Debra Disman, Cathy Engel-Marder, Monica Marks, Liz Nurenberg, Julie O’Sullivan, Laurel Paley, Robyn Sanford
Arts at Blue Roof Summer Festival, “A Celebration of Creativity and Joy” celebrates the summer solstice while highlighting the richness and diversity of the arts in South Los Angeles and beyond. It reflects Blue Roof Studios’ commitment to fostering and amplifying creativity, connection, and inclusion within the community.
The festival is produced by Arts at Blue Roof Studios, Lisa Diane Wedgeworth

“Please Touch” Invites YOU to Do Just That: INSTALL DAY!

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June 4, 12-5pm PST
On view through June 18th by appt.
Arts at Blue Roof
7329 S. Broadway Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90003
https://www.artsatblueroof.org/

Curated by Kristine Schomaker and Sheli Silverio

Featuring: Debra Disman, Cathy Engel-Marder, Monica Marks, Liz Nurenberg, Julie O’Sullivan, Laurel Paley, Robyn Sanford

Arts at Blue Roof Summer Festival, “A Celebration of Creativity and Joy celebrates the summer solstice while highlighting the richness and diversity of the arts in South Los Angeles and beyond. It reflects Blue Roof Studios’ commitment to fostering and amplifying creativity, connection, and inclusion within the community.

The festival is produced by Arts at Blue Roof Studios, Lisa Diane Wedgeworth, Director


YES WE DO.


CURATORS SHELI AND KRISTINE SURVEY THE SCENE.


SHELI CONTEMPLATES.


SHELI AND THE WORK OF LIZ NURENBERG

CATHY ENGEL-MARDER…WORKS. AND PLAYS.


LAUREN PALEY INSTALS HER COMMUNITY-COLLABORATIVE “THE WORLD’S LONGEST POTHOLDER”


KRISTINE…SHELI…CATHY TAKE A MOMENT.


“WOMB”  INSTALLED.


CATHY WITH STARS AND MIRRORS.


PLEASE TOUCH THE WORK OF LIZ NURENBERG.


THE TREASURE CHEST OF LAUREL PALEY.


FURRY FUN WITH JULIE O’SULLIVAN!


I THINK SHELI APPROVES.


LOOK UP…


LOOK IN. AND OUT. CHANGE YOUR PERCEPTION…CHANGE YOUR…LIFE.

Exhibitionista: “Please Touch”

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“Please Touch” is: 
a group exhibition that is part of Arts at Blue Roof 2022 Summer Festival, “A Celebration of Creativity and Joy

June 4, 12-5pm PST
On view through June 18th by appt.
Arts at Blue Roof
7329 S. Broadway Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90003
https://www.artsatblueroof.org/

Curated by Kristine Schomaker and Sheli Silverio

Featuring: Debra Disman, Cathy Engel-Marder, Monica Marks, Liz Nurenberg, Julie O’Sullivan, Laurel Paley, Robyn Sanford

Arts at Blue Roof Summer Festival, “A Celebration of Creativity and Joy celebrates the summer solstice while highlighting the richness and diversity of the arts in South Los Angeles and beyond. It reflects Blue Roof Studios’ commitment to fostering and amplifying creativity, connection, and inclusion within the community.

The festival is produced by Arts at Blue Roof Studios, Lisa Diane Wedgeworth 

“Mining Peace in a Troubled World”

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“Mining Peace in a Troubled World and How Artists Survive” Panel Discussion
was held as part of the programming for the 18th Street Arts Center exhibition:


curated by Frida Cano.


Debra Disman, Rent Wound Tear, Mend Heal Repair, 2022. Mixed media: canvas/acrylic paint/hemp cord/string. Exhibition view of “Collective Acts of Peace”
at 18th Street Arts Center’s Airport Campus Slipstream Galleries. March 15 – June 4, 2022. Photo by Marc Walker.

Mining Peace in a Troubled World and How Artists Survive 
Institute of United Minds, Salon #1
Part of Collective Acts of Peace
Sunday, May 22 |  3 pm-5 pm
18th Street Arts Center | Slipstream Galleries
3026 Airport Ave, Santa Monica
ONLINE on ZOOM

 Debra Disman , David McDonald,and Labkhand Olfatmanesh local artists in residence at 18th Street Arts Center who have work in the exhibition were the panelists for this conversation with contributions from Joan Wulf, Susie McKay Krieser and Melinda Smith Altshuler, moderated by writer, digital creator and Founder/Artistic Director/Editor-in-Chief of Installation magazine,  A. Moret!

Please see and hear the discussion HERE!