Freedom and Consent
After 250 years of declaring equality, freedom and liberty
Saturday June 6, 2026 - Sunday July 5, 2026
About the Exhibition: In 2026, The United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We take a moment to contemplate the meanings behind these treasured words. What do they mean to us as artists in America today? This exhibition features the work of 32 artists who reflect upon the past, envision the future, or speak to our present experiences by exploring ideas of migration and American-ness, or fully expressing their identities in the framework of the “American Dream.” Curated by Suzane Beaubrun.
Featured Artists: Brandin Barón, Suzane Beaubrun, Cherry Bogue, Robert Collison, Nilou Farzam, Lindsey Filowitz,Kin Folkz, Paul Goo, Karen M. Gutfreund, Jeannie Haydon, Aneta Bajdevska Houston, Monica Jacobs,Olga Konjuh-Shaprova, Tracy Mahaffey, Ajuan Mance, Kirk McCarthy, Katya McCulloch, Melisa of MWY Pottery, Priscilla Otani, Patty Owyang, Truth Phillips, Michele Pred, Bernadette Robertson, Jenny Rosen, Jose Soria, Julie Soto, M. Louise Stanley, Izzy Stark, Rachel Tirosh, Paulette Traverso, Tanya Wilkinson, Dave Yoas
Special Events for Freedom and Consent:
- Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6, 4-6pm with music by Zymbidium
- Day of Art and Activism: Saturday, June 13
- Get Out the Vote Postcard Writing Session, 1-3pm
- Artist Talk, 3pm with Cherry Bouge, Kin Folkz, Karen M. Gutfreund, Ajuan Mance, Priscilla Otani, and moderated by Debra Reabock.
- No Kings Poster Making Workshop, 4-6pm.
- Juneteenth Artist Pop-ups: Saturday, June 20, 1-4pm, Featuring "Grab Him Pussycats" cat toys by curator Suzane Beaubrun, artwork by Bernadette Robinson, Pretty Fun Jewelery by Riquelle Small, and Marisa Villa's Codacraft Jewelry.
- Closing Reception: Saturday, June 27, 4-6pm
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Artwork: Jose Soria, False Prophet, Oil on canvas, barbed wire, found objects
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