OBSERVING MOTHERHOOD
JUROR:
Laura Cloud
“Observing Motherhood” is an exhibition
searching for innovative approaches to the representation of
Motherhood, shifting the viewpoint from the overly nostalgic imagery
promoted by popular culture, to a critical exploration of the
subject. We’re looking for work that goes beyond the conventional
stereotypes and is all inclusive of various marginalized groups. We
welcome ALL perspectives and alternative viewpoints on the idea of
Motherhood.
All media is accepted, including video,
performance and sound; and all artists’ work will be considered.
Due to space limitations no large projections or media-based
installations will be accepted. Three “juror awards” will be
selected for a small monetary award ($100 each); and awarded work
will be featured on the ARC website.
The exhibition will run
from April 30 - June 19, 2021. This time frame is equal to two ARC
Gallery exhibition months - so more opportunity for your work to be
viewed! We encourage everyone to enter (details below).
Entry
fee: $40 for one to three images. $10 for each additional image
(lower charge for students -- High school or college students can pay
a reduced fee of $25 per 3 entries with $10 for each additional entry
(Please include copy of Student ID)). If paying by check, it must be
received prior to jurying.
Exhibition contingency plans:
At
this time, we plan to have an actual exhibition at the gallery. There
will be no in-person opening, though we will have a virtual opening
event on Zoom (parameters to be determined). The gallery will be
open, but both hours and visitors will be somewhat restricted until
it is safe to do otherwise.
IF the city closes all businesses
again due to COVID-19, the gallery will be closed, but we will have
the entire show online visible to everyone who visits our website and
social media sites; and we will send out a link to everyone on our
mailing list, potentially around 4000+ viewers. All artists
exhibiting will be identified, along with their work and their
statement.
Gallery hours are: Fridays, 3-7; Saturdays and
Sundays, 12-4. Masks for all visitors are required and no more than 6
people will be allowed in the gallery at one time.
ABOUT
THE EXHIBITION'S JUROR:
Laura Cloud's work has been exhibited
internationally and nationally. Exhibitions include:
actuel’art/lagalerie in Paris; Le Logge Art Gallery, Assisi, Italy;
the Museu Historico de Santa Catarina in Florianopolis, Brazil; the
Liu Hai Su Art Museum in Shanghai, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern
Art in Chicago and the Sidney Yates Gallery in the Chicago Culture
Center. She was invited to speak about her work at the 6th Annual
International Conference on the Visual and Performing Arts in Athens,
Greece. In 2016 she was an artist in residence at Green Olive Arts in
Tetouan, Morocco and in 2019 she was an artist in residence at the
Arte Studio Ginestrelle in Assisi Italy. Recent projects include
collaborations with Michigan State University's RECap Lab, the Snares
to Wares Initiative and the Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Laura
is an Associate Professor and coordinator of the sculpture program at
Michigan State University. She received a BFA from the University of
Hartford, Hartford Art School and her MFA from the Rhode Island
School of Design.
