Waave Foundation Initiated the First-Ever New York Women's Art Month with (Sur)real

Exhibition Dates: March 6 - 28, 2025

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 6, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

New York, NY—Waave Foundation, in partnership with The Blanc, is proud to announce

(Sur)real, a juried group exhibition as announcing the first New York Women’s Art Month, on view from March 6 through March 20, 2025 at The Blanc (15 E 40th Street, New York).

Featuring works by awardees Kate Donnelly, Emily Wisniewski, Sandra Cavanagh, Michelle Wey, Wendi Men, and Katrina Slavik, along with three leading female artists Nancy Spero, Laurie Simmons, and Hu Junjun, (Sur)real explores themes of uncanny, discomfort, and fantasy. The exhibition offers a framework to reimagine the feminine in contemporary contexts and evoke new perspectives on identity.


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​For any additional information, please visit www.waave.org or email info@waave.org.


New York Women’s Art Month recognizes the need to intervene now, so we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past. It celebrates the contemporary artists who will become part of this great city’s story and ensures we never have the opportunity to forget them.” 


—Excerpt from the Preface of NYWAM by Hall W. Rockefeller and Irene Ailin Wang

Curated as part of the inaugural New York Women’s Art Month, an initiative by the Waave

Foundation spotlighting the crucial yet underrepresented contributions of women to the city’s cultural landscape. In (Sur)real, each artist challenges perceptions, embraces new materialities, and engages in a vibrant dialogue with both contemporary and historical contexts. 

Waave Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and non-binary individuals through the arts. Deeply rooted in the fourth-wave feminism movement, Waave operates as a contribution-driven community rather than a traditional institution, championing collaboration that transcends racial, gender, and industry boundaries. Founded by artists and art enthusiasts committed to academic rigor and innovative thinking, Waave harnesses art as a catalyst for social change and voice empowerment.

TheBLANC

15 E 40th St

New York, NY 10016

How Sandra Cavanagh Uses Art to Reimagine Power and Myth, Women in the Arts Network, February 2025
14C Gallery @ Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, Scottsdale, AZ
Flight II, 2023, Oil on canvas panel, 35.56 x 45. 72 cm; 18 x 24 in

14C Gallery will present ten of my recent paintings at the upcoming Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week Fair.



The Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week Fair is a unique event at the historical and cultural crossroads of the great American Southwest. Set in one of the country’s fastest growing cities with an ascendant contemporary Indigenous art culture, the fair will showcase over a hundred leading galleries at the scenic WestWorld alongside cultural performances, sculptural installations, and innovative programming including collaborations with institutions, galleries, artists, and prominent collectors.


A Fair of Art and Design curated for sophisticated contemporary lifestyles, this event brings together a dynamic combination of Contemporary Art and Design, the work of living Indigenous artists, and historical American art that speaks to the areas heritage as the western outpost of America’s pre-eminent architect, Frank Lloyd Wright and the home to the wealth of the west. The VIP experience will celebrate the vibrant, diverse cultural history of Arizona and the region while highlighting the local arts community. Adjacent to Phoenix, the country’s fifth largest city, Scottsdale is a hive of activity during the peak of the season when the region’s many Five-Star Resorts are awash in visitors due to idyllic desert climate and Major League Baseball’s spring training.


Three Trees2023, Oil on canvas, 127 x 96.5 cm; 50 x 38in

WestWorld of Scottsdale’s North Hall

16601 N Pima Rd.

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Art Exchange: America X Italy, Museo Límen, Vibo Valentia, Italy
Art opening Culture Lab LIC (NYC): Thursday, March 6, 6 - 9 pm
*Catering will be provided and RSVP's encouraged.


Art Opening Limen Museum (Italy): Thursday, July 17th.
*more on this to follow

In a world increasingly marked by division, isolation, and the challenges of globalization, art remains a universal language that transcends borders. This exhibition celebrates the profound significance of cross-cultural collaboration and international cooperation between America and Italy. Italian artistry has long served as a cornerstone of global culture, influencing generations of creators across continents. Similarly, American creativity, driven by bold experimentation and cultural diversity, has become a beacon of innovation and freedom.




The Palace of Acrisius 6, 2024, Pen and ink on paper, 56 x 78 cm; 22 x 30 in

Culture Lab LIC

5-25 46th Avenue

Long Island City, New York, NY 11101



 Museo Límen

1° Piano
Piazza San Leoluca
89900 - Vibo Valentia, Italy

2025 Winter Juried Exhibition, New York, NY

Exhibition Dates: January 2 - 25, 2024

Opening Reception: January 4, 3 - 6 pm

Blue Mountain Gallery is pleased to present the work of 36 artists selected by Glenn Goldberg for this year's winter juried exhibition. The artists, drawn from three hundred applicants from across the country, work in a wide range of media, including oil, acrylic, pastel, gouache, photography and mixed media. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue and will remain on view through January 25, 2025.


The Gambling Farm2024, Pen and ink on paper, 56 x 76 cm; 22 x 30 in

Blue Mountain Gallery

547 W 27th St #200

New York, NY 10001

White Columns Curated Artist Registry
Announcing acceptance to the White Columns Curated Artist Registry. 


White Columns was founded in 1970 by a group of artists including Jeffrey Lew and Gordon Matta-Clark as an experimental platform for art. Originally located in SoHo (and known as the 112 Workshop/112 Greene Street), the organization was renamed White Columns when it moved to Spring Street in 1980. In 1991 White Columns moved to Christopher Street in the West Village, and in 1998 the gallery relocated to the borders of the West Village and Meat Packing District. In April 2018, White Columns re-opened in a new location at 91 Horatio Street adjacent to the new Whitney Museum of American Art and The High-Line.


White Columns presents an ongoing program of exhibitions, projects, talks, screenings, and events. Additionally it has a record label ‘The Sound of White Columns’ that releases vinyl-only recordings by artist-performers. White Columns is a not-for-profit gallery which is open to the public, free-of-charge, eleven months per year.



Aqua Art Miami 2024, Gallery 14C, Miami, FL

Art Fair Dates: December 4 - December 8, 2024

The Palace of Acrisius 62024, Pen and ink on paper, 56 x 78 cm; 22 x 30 in
Gallery 14C will present The King's Palace series in booth #225 at Aqua Art Miami. This
Aqua Art Miami, the premier destination for art aficionados, will be held at the Aqua Hotel in Miami Beach. This year, the fair will feature a diverse range of works by young, emerging, and mid-career artists, showcasing fresh and innovative art in an intimate setting.


VIP Preview:
Wednesday, December 4 | 3pm-10pm

Public Hours:
Thursday, December 5 | 12pm - 9pm
Friday, December 6 | 11am - 9pm
Saturday, December 7 | 11am - 9pm
Sunday, December 8 | 11am - 6pm


Aqua Art Miami at the Aqua Hotel
1530 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Aqua is located on Collins Avenue, a short walk South of Art Basel Miami Beach, and across from the Loews Hotel.



More information: www.aquaartmiami.com

Fearless Watercolors, Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition, Brooklyn, NY

Exhibition Dates: November 2 - 24, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1 ‐ 6 pm

The Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition presents Fearless WatercolorsAcuarelas con Cojones. This exhibition showcases bold, vivid, flowing, and experimental watercolors across all subjects, including abstract.


"Cojones" is one of the most versatile words in Spanish. In this context, its meaning and impact would be lost in a literal English translation. But it perfectly captures what we aim for: BOLD, FEARLESS, and full of NERVE watercolors. As the Spanish phrase suggests, with guts and panache, "CON COJONES."



481 Van Brunt St., Door 7A
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Exhibit hours: 1 to 6 pm Sat & Sun

Anti-Misogyny Club, Issue 1, October 1, 2024
Bridging Divides, See|ME, The BLANC Art Space, New York, NY

Exhibition Dates: October 16 - 26, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 28, 1 - 3 pm

Dressing The Bride, Danaë and The Lascivious God 22024, Pen and ink on paper, 36 x 28 cm; 14 x 11 in

"We live in a world that can feel increasingly divided and yet making and experiencing art can bridge differences, heal rifts, and expose truths"


Through varied media, the eleven artists in the ‘Bridging Divides’ exhibition bring intentionality and bravery to their work in order to highlight dualities and foster reconciliation. In their work, these artists communicate subject matter through both internal and external manifestations that range from private topics, such as exploring competing states of mind and emotions, to universals, such as the contemporary challenge of traversing tensions between one’s cultural origins and current lived experiences.


Heart-wrenching beauty, realism, and vivid color seductively span the interplay between art and concept and bely the tension of complicated subject matter ranging from healing anxiety to gender politics. These topics are expressed in overt, transparent styles, and also through symbolic and artistic means including gesture, brushstroke, and mark-making.


The BLANC Art Space

15 East 40th Street

New York, NY

Connecticut Women Artists, Slater Memorial Museum, Norwich, CA

Exhibition Dates: September 30 - November 22, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 28, 1 - 3 pm

Two Trees and Birds, 2024, Oil on canvas, 122 x 91.5cm; 48 x 36in

“Connecticut Women Artists, Inc. (CWA) is one of the country's oldest women's art organizations, beginning in 1929. CWA presents an Annual National Exhibition in the fall each year, showcasing selected works in a broad range of styles and media submitted by women artists from the United States.


This year's exhibition will be at the spectacular and newly renovated Slater Memorial Museum, with its soaring light-filled galleries. The Converse Art Gallery, built in 1906, hosts six changing exhibitions throughout the year and is a fitting venue to showcase the works.”



Slater Memorial Museum

108 Crescent St

Norwich, CT 06360



Up Close From Afar, Westbeth Gallery, New York, NY

Exhibition Dates: September 27 - October 18, 2024

Opening Reception: Friday, September 27, 6 - 8 pm

Westbeth gallery is pleased to present this group exhibition featuring selected artists from our 2024 open call and curated by Valérie Hallier, Westbeth current Visual Arts Chair and Gallery Director. The group show explores eclectic artistic perspectives on our contemporary moment in the West. Through an array of mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture and installation, artists from Asia, Europe and from within the United States, offer detailed views, up close and afar, from their multicultural perspectives on contemporary existentialism. 


Photography © Paul Takeuchi

Westbeth Gallery

55 Bethune St

New York, NY 10014

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 12pm–6pm and by appointment Closing Events/ Artists talks: Saturday October 19 & Sunday October 20th during Westbeth Open House events. 

War/peace, Gallery 14C, Jersey City, NJ

Exhibition Dates: October 4 - January 19, 2024

Opening Reception: Friday, October 4, 5 - 9 pm



Participating artists:

Hadieh Afshani, Bassim Al Shaker, Rachel Fawn Alban, Lilia Ana, Viktoriya Basina, Trudy Borensein-Sugiura, Kirkland Bray, Mary Jean Canziani, Thomas John Carlson, Sandra Cavanagh, Nora Chavooshian, Russell Christian, Daji, Jim Fallon, Grigory Gurevich, Alice Harrison, Samar Hussaini, Erik’s Paper Route, Edgar Lansbury, irmari nacht, Margaret Roleke, Charlie Spademan, Pamela Talese, HUI TIAN, Loura van der Meule


Read McCall, Tris, Six Picks for a More Modest JCAST, Jersey City Times, October 1, 2024


Gallery 14C

157A 1st Street, 2nd floor

Jersey City, NJ. 07302


Open Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm - 4pm and by appointment through January 19th.

Salon des Refusés 2024, Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition, Brooklyn, NY

Exhibition Dates: September 21 - October 13, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 21, 1 - 6 pm

Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition presents its very own Salon des Refusés 2024. In 1863, the Paris Salon held its annual exhibition of academic arts. Thousands of artists applied but were rejected and were unable to display their work in the official Salon exhibition. It was decided that their work did not fulfill academic standards of the time. Emperor Napoleon III, who wanted the public to make the decision, organized a simultaneous exhibition in the Palace of Industry for the artists that had been rejected. This exhibition included artists such as Manet, Cezanne, Pissarro and Whistler. The exhibition became famously known as the Salon des Refusés 1863.


Commemorating history, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition invites Brooklyn artists who have received rejection notifications from the much anticipated "Brooklyn Artists Exhibition" at Brooklyn Museum to exhibit at our gallery...as it was then...let the public decide. Welcome to Brooklyn's Salon des Refuses 2024, an art show at BWAC.


Read: Di LisciaValentinaBrooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Exhibition that Makes Rejection Look Good, Hyperallergic, August 29, 2024



Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition

481 Van Brunt St., Door #7A

Brooklyn, NY 11231

What is She?, Feminist Spaces Journal, Department of English at the University of West Florida, Summer Issue 10, 2024

Cover Art: Sandra Cavanagh, Descanso, 2021, Oil on canvas, 122 x 183 cm; 48 x 72 in

The Feminist Spaces Editorial Team is proud to announce our tenth issue, “What Is She?,” in which we ask our community to ponder what the word “she” really means—to society, as a pronoun, as an expectation, as an oppressor, as a stereotype, and for this issue of Feminist Spaces, the conduit is creative. As a first for our journal, creative submissions far outnumbered the academic. We see this high volume of creative submissions as a commentary on the polarization that society suggests that gender inhabits, as creative work often mirrors the fluidity of gender expression, requiring experiential interpretation. Women have long sought creative mediums as an outlet for expression, and Issue 10 showcases the preservation and exploration of this tradition.



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Visual Arts Journal, School of Visual Arts, Issue 4, August 2024 

"In this issue, there is not only plenty to see but also plenty to read. This is because artists have much to say. Modern art is not just about the visual aspect; it carries ideas, meaning, and concepts. Therefore, we believe it is crucial to give artists the opportunity to express themselves, to reveal themselves to the audience not only through their art but also by sharing a piece of their biography, explaining where they draw their inspiration from, and what led them into the world of creativity.


So now, you are about to explore a bit more than 100 pages of art, interesting people, thoughts, and ideas.


Enjoy reading! I hope you find it as engaging as we did while working on the magazine!"

Fluid Realities: Water In Art and Life, Crown Gallery, Metro Art Studios, Bridgeport, CT

Water is the essence of life, captivating with its beauty and vital for our existence. Fluid Realities invites artists to delve into the multifaceted nature of water, examining its aesthetic allure, our profound relationship with it, and the myriad challenges it confronts. This exhibit seeks to showcase diverse perspectives on water's significance, from its serene and mesmerizing qualities to the pressing environmental threats it faces due to human activity. Through various mediums, artists highlight the delicate balance between water's inherent beauty and its vulnerability, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of this precious resource.

Descanso2021, Oil on canvas, 122 x 183 cm; 48 x 72 in
2024 Summer Exhibition, Blue Mountain Gallery, New York, NY

Exhibition dates: July 30 - August 17, 2024

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 1, 5 - 8 pm

Curated by Judy Glantzman


Blue Mountain Gallery is pleased to present the work of 36 artists selected by Judy Glantzman for this year's summer juried exhibition. The artists, drawn from across the country, work in a wide range of media, including oil, acrylic, pastel, gouache, photography and mixed media. The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue and will remain on view through August 17, 2024.


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Del Amor 3, 2021, Graphite pencil on paper, 77 x 56 cm; 30 x 22 in

Blue Mountain Gallery

547 W 27th St #200

New York, NY 10001

Suboart Magazine #26, Summer Print Issue, 2024

144 pages, full colour, 21 x 29.7 cm (A4)


Artist interviews: JJ Jarin (cover), Pascal Wild, Cécile Rousseau, Nina Grubin, Jo Roets, Shaina Kasztelan, Inês Valente, Xinan Yang, Cassandra Grigware, HsinYing Lin, Cassidy Barnett, Shazia Ahmad

Artist Features: Fiorina Chiu, Bailey Fritz, Alejandro Gonzalez, Sarah Magida, Megan Wade-Darragh, Ellery Tye Thompson, Jade Kuzimbikisa, Renjie Wang, Caitlin Loi, Zaynab Ghaïs-Mortada, Caroline Le Com, Ally Messer, Mingxian Xiang, Emeline Agnew, Alison Dias, Anna Lea Griffin, Sara Wiens, Amelie Wang, Ira Zhivkova, Olivia Abie, Olivia Sage Hamilton, Glam Beckett, Anselmo Swan, Xen Ruiz, Nina Bays, Sabela Drawings, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Sandra Cavanagh, A. Karina


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100 Emerging Artists for 2024: Women's Edition, Arts to Hearts Project, July 2024


"Introducing our exquisite hardcover coffee table book, "100 Emerging Artists of 2024: Women's Edition," guest curated by the renowned Kristin Hjellegjerde. This stunning collection celebrates the creativity and vision of 100 talented women artists from around the globe.

Key Features:

- Elegant Design: The book features a sleek black cover with the title elegantly written in gold. The edges are adorned with gold foiling, giving it a luxurious finish that enhances its visual appeal.

- Exclusive Content: Each of the 100 emerging women artists is showcased with a dedicated two-page spread, providing ample space to display their artwork and share their stories.

- Expert Curation: Curated by Kristin Hjellegjerde, a distinguished gallerist and curator known for her expertise in contemporary art. Her selection ensures a diverse and top-quality representation of talent from around the world.

- High-Quality Production: Designed to be a visual delight, the book includes high-quality images and a sleek layout, making it perfect for displaying on your coffee table and a great conversation starter.


Significance of the Edition:

This special women’s edition is a tribute to the incredible women artists who are making their mark on the art world. It aims to highlight the diversity and richness of their work, offering a platform for voices that are often underrepresented.


Why You’ll Love This Book:

- Inspiration at Your Fingertips: Perfect for art lovers, collectors, and anyone interested in contemporary art. This book offers a glimpse into the future of art through the lens of exceptional women artists.

- Perfect Gift: Makes a thoughtful and elegant gift for art enthusiasts, friends, and family.

- Collector's Item: A must-have addition to your art book collection, this limited edition is a timeless piece that showcases the talent of tomorrow's women artists.

Explore the vibrant world of emerging women artists with "100 Emerging Artists of 2024: Women's Edition." Add it to your collection today and be inspired by the creativity and vision of these remarkable women."



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Displacement, Second State Press, Philadelphia, PA

Curator: Peri Law


In art we can move beyond time and place to exist beyond our present being. The multiplicity of print reflects the multi-locatedness of diasporic experiences. Yet we exist within a system that tries to divide us with imaginary borders. Who has a right to claim a place as their own? Imperialism drives the search for new land to steal and, in response, the ongoing efforts to fight back grow. The idea for this exhibition came about through my involvement in the No Arena in Chinatown organizing and the ongoing genocide in Palestine, situations that the oppressors are trying reframe as necessary instead of blatant landgrabs for their own benefit. I aimed to highlight printmakers who can share their perspective on displacement, drawing from personal experiences and shared community power.


Some artists interrogated their personal experiences from displacement caused by settler colonialism. Yamani and Charging rely on quiet embossment to represent their declaration of their Nativeness. The materiality of “Invisible Identity” echoes Yamani’s experience having her Palestinian identity erased; the focus on correcting one system of oppression, gender, and thus neglecting the systematic erasure of Indigenous Palestine. “Meet Me in Elbowoods” changes the surface of the paper, forcing a reminder by pressing a Native presence into the fabric of the paper and in turn, into American history, regardless of whether that history is told by the oppressors. In “to (x160)”, Gosnell tenderly represents the inner turmoil that occurs when one part of your history is the cause of the displacement of the other. The softness and intricacy of the cyanotype is sharply contrasted to the diagram of the military plane depicted; how can they reconcile these two forces, with one complicit in the violence that forced the other to be a refugee?


Other artists in the exhibition explore how our overconsumption has caused our own displacement, particularly through environmental degradation. “The Last Times on Dogwater Beach '' explores this through solastalgia, an existential distress that is caused by negative environmental change, capturing the continued exuberance occurring as the beaches from his childhood are rapidly degrading from our actions. The scale of the print speaks to the overwhelm, how out of control the environmental crisis is and the global displacement will be as we continue to party on in the face of it. Lahah’s work connects to the global trend of deforestation as a result of our consumption. Our lives are so tied to work in order to create and to then consume, to the point that nothing will remain. We will displace ourselves.


This exhibition also has prints that depict the hope that exists despite systemic global displacement. The compassion for each other and the desire for a better future remains. Cavanagh’s lithograph portrays the tenderness and care in defiance of the figures' surroundings. De Poto’s woodblock echoes the chants that have filled cities around the globe: that Palestine will be free in our lifetime. That we will resist occupations from settler colonialists and that we’ll be liberated from our oppressors. Displacement from conflict, from war, from overconsumption has persisted for millenia. But that doesn’t mean that it’s the only way for us to exist. We can hope and actively fight back for the futures that we all deserve.

Enjoying the Color, Artwork Gallery, Issue 7, June 2024

We propose in this issue to reveal the theme of color. What role does color play in your life? What do you focus on when you use color in your works – is it about mood or feelings? Do you prefer to use color in your work in a limited way and make an accent or do you boldly add all existing shades?



Sandra Cavanagh: War and Myth, The Arts Districts, Virtual Solo Show 

Exhibition Dates: June 23 - August 4, 2024

"[The Arts Districts] monthly features serve as a dynamic showcase, offering contemporary artists a compelling space to present their original artworks. By consistently highlighting diverse and innovative pieces, we aim to celebrate artistic expression, foster creativity, and provide a spotlight for talented individuals, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of the contemporary art scene. Your purchase not only adds a unique piece to your collection but also plays a crucial role in supporting the continuous success of these artists. This month, we are featuring a new online exhibition titled ‘War & Myth’ by Sandra Cavanagh."


Summer Brew, Field Projects, Virtual Show

Exhibition Dates: June 27 - June 2, 2024

Curated by Field Projects


Featuring: Nibha Akireddy, Austin Alphonse, Maryam Amirvaghefi, Georgina Arroyo, Stephen Benenson, Natasha Boycko, Elizabeth Bergeland, Delia Cadman, Sandra Cavanagh, Giordano Cioni, Em Croteau, Daniela Flint, Morgan Rose Free, Kyle Gallagher, John Brendan Guinan, Zahra Jewanjee, Amos Kang, Rachel Shelton & Karle Norman, Emily O'Leary, Tana Quincy Arcega, Liora Redman, Denise Reichenbach, Rebecca Rich, Sylvia Schwartz, Olivia Springberg, Kelsey Tynik, Jeanne Verdoux, Lauren Murao Walkiewicz, Callie Wilder, Magali Wilensky, Lea Wülferth, Shawn Xiao, Hikaru Yayoi


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Womanhood, The Anti-Misogyny Club, Virtual Show

The Anti-Misogyny Club is an online gallery of feminist art and writing. A bi-monthly journal publishing features, discussions, and the best of the gallery. And perhaps most of all, a community of artists, writers, and feminists with a common goal: ending misogyny.

The Anti-Misogyny Club’s mission is to use art and writing to resist misogyny.

That means using art and writing to challenge harmful gender stereotypes, advocate for policy and social change, and offer positive visions of a world without misogyny.

It means challenging notions that women aren’t as brilliant or interesting or talented as men. It means refusing to accept men’s violence against women as the norm. It means recognising the intersections of gender, race, sexuality, disability and class. And most of all it means fostering a culture which uplifts women and girls, empowering them to resist the misogyny they face.

Pearl Space, Aedra Fine Arts, Virtual Show
Women of 2023: Drawing and Painting Room, We.United Gallery, Virtual Show

Exhibition Dates: May 6 - June 6, 2024

I am super honored to be included in this Art Prize; thank you, Women United Art Movement and congratulations to my fellow artists also honored here. 

eARTH, Renowned Magazine, Planetary Series, Volume III, May 2024

"Earth, the third planet from the sun, is a hospitable thread in our chaotic cosmic tapestry.
A beautiful, dynamic, and strange planet; the ebb and flow of life on Earth depends upon its position among the stars."


"Immerse yourself within the green, bold, and captivating pages of the Earth edition. A powerful resource for eco-conscious individuals. Rise, Root, and Revolve around sustainability."


In the Anthropocene, the age of humans, life on Earth is now also dependent upon the human species taking responsibility for its impact on the planet."



Interiority, Culturally Arts Collective, Virtual Show

With every coming generation we have been given new ways to document ourselves and our lives. What began as a way to look back on milestones with those close to us has developed into recording everyday happenings. The most mundane occurrences are now an opportunity to share ourselves with people we know, or don't. Artists have long given us examples of self-portraiture, and evidence of a continuing desire to capture their environments and perspectives. Finding individuality in an ever-growing and uncharted territory of self-documentation is imperative, urging us to evaluate the imitable qualities of our personal experiences. This exhibition seeks to redirect our gaze from an over-saturated pool of daily life, and focus on our efforts to preserve ourselves truthfully.

The works in the exhibition, centered on figuration and portraiture, explore the intricacies of human existence in a world dominated by mechanisms to avoid introspection. These works highlight expressions of the psyche, portraying individuals grappling with the task of capturing themselves inside their reality. Each ‘portrait’ depicted encapsulates personal reflection, perception, and understanding. Together, they are embodiments of a collective narrative, inviting viewers to look inward and contemplate what it takes to capture their essence, and what they would use to share it.

The tension between aspirations that align with current modernizations and the desire for self-preservation, echoes the dichotomy of our longing for technological process and the innate human need for stability and connection. The portraits depicted are not frozen in time but capture moments of sensitivity and attachment toward their chosen subject matter.

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Executive Director: Isabell Sliwinski

Chief Curator: Adele Flamand Browne

Senior Curator: Kimberly Fabbri

Curatorial Apprentice: Yun Ye

Marketing Coordinator: Connor Lane


By Land or By Sea, Pretty Girls Making Cool Shit, Virtual Show

Exhibition Dates: May 5 - June 2, 2024


Two Trees and Birds, 2024, Oil on canvas, 122 x 91.5cm; 48 x 36in

In this fourth virtual art exhibition by Pretty Girls Making Cool Shit, women-identifying artists from all disciplines interpret and express their unique connection to the earth and sea.


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The Now: Fever Dream, Pen & Brush, New York, NY

Exhibition Dates: May 16 - August 16, 2024

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 16th, 6 pm

Pen + Brush is excited to present THE NOW: Fever Dream(s), a group exhibition opening May 16 featuring vignettes of work by artists: Antonia Bara, Heather Brammeier, Martha Bone, Sandra Cavanagh, Crystal Marshall, Tara Sabharwal, and Heather Marie Scholl. This is P+B’s fourth iteration of Now exhibitions, an ongoing series that brings focus to artists who are the undiscovered “ones to watch” and are creating works that capture the pulse of today. THE NOW: Fever Dream(s) builds on this evolving nature of “the now” as it pertains to contemporary art and temporality by bringing together works by eight artists that share more than just a dream-like quality—they share in their intensity and feverish depictions of liminal space and time. Works on view merge visions of unsustainable pleasure, anxieties, and the mythological feminine. Hallucinatory scenes lacking reason are met with skillful compositions that refute traditional hierarchies of order and, like a fever dream, react to an untenable environment. In some cases, like that of Crystal Marshall, divine visions are shown. These visions criticize society while depicting transcendental beings who are freed from chaos in their post-human existence.Larger works, like those by Sandra Cavanagh and Tara Sabharwal, merge social, political, moral, literary, or historical components with a dream-like rejection of order. These works, together with Heather Brammeier’s installation (premiering June 6th), and smaller-scale works by Antonia Bara, Crystal Marshall, and Heather Marie Scholl, come together to point out hidden meanings that, at times, disrupt coercive power structures and continue a dialogue on the relevance of contemporary art. The Now: Fever Dream(s) tests limits of definitions surrounding “established” contemporary art while bringing together current socially relevant themes of feminism, crisis, globalism, and indeed, psychoanalysis to inform its aesthetic.


Sandra Cavanagh, Finalist: Painting and Drawing, Women United Art Magazine, Special Edition 2024

Pleased to have my interview included in the upcoming Special Edition Magazine by Women United Art Magazine


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Stories and Insights: Meet Sandra Cavanagh, Canvas Rebel, April 2024
Thanks to a dear friend and terrific sculptor, Leah Poller, for recommending me for an interview with Canvas Rebel, a space for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to learn from their peers through the magic and power of storytelling.
Writing the Walls 2024, Studio Theatre In Exile, Hudson Valley MOCA, Peekskill, NY

Hudson Valley MOCA is putting on a weekend of music, choreography, writing, poetry and performance based on this show. And here my painting "Man Down" is featured.

Static Motion, Gallery 14C, Jersey City, NJ

Exhibition Dates: April 13 - June 7, 2024

Preview: Friday, April 12, 5 - 8 pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 13, 3 - 7 pm

Two Crows, 2023, Oil on canvas, 76 x 102 cm; 30 x 40 in

Curator: Kristine Go, Exhibitions Director for Art Fair 14C


"Static Motion" is an exhibition of works that capture the energetic elements of stillness that exist while moving from place to place. A visual juxtaposition of stationary moments while in constant movement, each piece evokes the state of movement in a static medium. The idea of Static Motion is that we experience moments of emotion when we are running from place to place. The works presented are a visual expression of dynamic stillness and moving energy.


Main Gallery at Art150

157A 1st Street, 2nd floor

Jersey City, NJ 07302


Gallery open by appointment and on Saturdays and Sundays during the exhibition period from 1pm to 4pm

Women Celebrate Women 2024, El Barrio's Artspace, New York, NY
Curators: Yvonne Lamar-Rogers and Rolinda Ramos


Join us for the 4th annual “Women Celebrate Women” exhibition, a Women’s History Month tribute! The exhibit will be accessible through March 31st in the Gallery on the main level & the Lower Level. 


Explore the work of 60+ incredible artists of various disciplines, shaping the narrative of women’s achievements. Don’t miss this empowering celebration! 




Myths and Legends of the World, Miami National Fine Arts x EFA Robert Blackburn, Miami, FL

Exhibition Dates: March 7 - 26, 2024



Hesiod's Theogony II (blue), 2023, Hand coloured lithograph, 31 x 41 cm; 12 x 16 in

Curators: Essye Klempner (EFA Robert Blackburn, NYC), Helio Salcedo (Printmaking Program Director, MIFA, Miami), Yezi Vergara (Director of Ye-ve Orba Gráfica, Bogotá, Colombia)


Sandra Cavanagh will present three works from the series Hesiod's Theogony in the upcoming collaborative exhibition by Miami National Fine Arts and EFA Robert Blackburn


In this exhibition, artists tap into a primal art of human expression, sharing their creative power to unearth myths, legends, and the awe of the inexplicable world: From gods to the elements, creatures, and the spirit within. Printmakers carry a timeless legacy, leaving indelible marks on our shared canvas.


MIFA

5900 NW 74th Ave

Miami, FL 33166

Every Woman Biennial 2024: I Will Always Love You, La Mama Galleria, New York, NY

Exhibition Dates: March 2 - 24, 2024


Every Woman Biennial is the world's largest female and non-binary art festival.


“An Art Show for Hundreds of Women. And That’s Just the Artists.” 

— The New York Times

The Biennial engages artists, through a democratic open call, to cross-pollinate with each other from a variety of mediums, generations, and racial and ethnic backgrounds. The salon-style exhibition features painting, photography, installation, sculpture, video art, textile, and multimedia works, activated by performance, dance, music, poetry readings, theater, and film.

La Mama Galleria 

47 Great Jones St

New York, NY 10012

Imaginarium: The Universe of the Mind, NY Artists Circle at Art At First, New York, NY

Exhibition Dates: March 17 - April 28, 2024

Opening Reception: Sunday, March 17, 12 - 4 pm

Closing Reception: Sunday, April 28, 12 - 4 pm

Curators: Darcy Spitz, Sandra Taggart, Avani Patel


"The Imaginarium includes the work of 30 visual artists that is fantastical, magical, unreal, visionary, unlikely, fictitious, phantasmagoric, invented, otherworldly, oddly narrative, mythic, bizarre, uncanny and/or impossible.


The work in this exhibit embodies a diverse interpretation of making the “unseen” visible. As Albert Einstein said "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination embraces the entire world, stimulating progress, giving birth to evolution."


Art at First 

The First Presbyterian Church in New York City

12 West 12th Street

New York, NY 10011


Hesiod's Theogony I (blue), 2023, Hand coloured lithograph, 31 x 41 cm; 12 x 16 in
The Incorrigible Drawing clüb.2, Ladies Drawing Club, Virtual Show 

Exhibition Opening: February 14, 2024

"Being a female artist is brave and incredibly cool. In general, the bravery is amazing. The power is amazing. Self-expression. Creating. Respond. Began. Communicate. Inspire.


Once again we brought together artists who are passionate about drawing, works on paper, and other experiments . I can’t even believe that this is already the nineteenth exhibition of the club and by this moment the feeling of a women’s community has grown within the project. I feel the cooperation of the club and artists as fundamentally important today, despite the fact that we haven’t start the art market, although this is available to us, we have not increased the number of gallery exhibitions, which is not so easy yet, due to the fact that the artists of the club are artists from most different parts of the earth. We fell in love with the online format and its possibilities and tried to put our ideas and feelings into a unique form that tells stories online.


Today you can see a group exhibition, emotional and multifaceted. Meanwhile, it feels like a very calm island of contemporary female art. Drawing, graphics, painting; scenes, stories and impulses. Please, pay attention to the titles and descriptions of the works if they are listed nearby. Read interviews with artists. Visit their websites and go to social links. It's very interesting and unpredictable. Try to get to know the artists as themselves by imagining how they created their works. There is no ordinary or same time in the world; each time is unique. And this is best reflected in art.


I’m honoured again to celebrate the opening of the new exhibition and working with amazing women!
Xx
A"
Visual Memoirs: Portraits, Self-Portraits, and Selfies, Super Secret Projects, Beacon, NY

Exhibition Dates: January 13 - February 4, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 13, 6 - 9 pm


Coding Citizenship 16, 2020, Pigment on paper, 48 x 68.5 cm; 27 x 19 in. Framed.

Curators: Diana Vidal and Darya Golubina


"Visual Memoirs: Portraits, Self-Portraits, and Selfies is a curated group show presenting work that explores the art of portraiture. These artistic interpretations contribute to a rich narrative that explores the nuances of portrait work. Join us in celebrating the diverse tapestry of human experiences!"


Coding Citizenship 16 is one of a series describing the codification of self in an official document. The set comprises 16 images each of which transposes symbols of the state and other signifiers of governance such as fingerprints and numbers found in an old ID document, over self portrait drawings and photographs. Collage, drawing, rubbing and photographing were all involved in the process


Super Secret Projects

484 Main St (In the back)

Beacon, NY 12508

Love Struck, Digital Grace @ Ely Center of Contemporary Art, Virtual Show

Exhibition Dates: February 1 - March 31, 2024

Curator: Juliet Bryne


Love-Struck is themed around Valentine’s Day with an overall focus on love. It hopes to acknowledge the abundance of love around us and the many forms it comes in. Valentine’s Day emphasizes the romantic side of love, but that isn’t the only type of love worth celebrating. Love comes from many other places: self love, love for our family and friends, love for the world and the people in it. That’s why this show emphasizes being grateful for all love. Cherishing the loving relationships in our lives is central to our humanity and our togetherness.


Matt Becker, Sandra Cavanagh, MUCA, Courtney Dudley, Shelley Feinerman, Soule Golden, Danny Huff, Ali Hval, Agnes Jackiewicz, Patrice Lorenz, Lauri MacLean, Pol Morton, Lake Newton, Tim Nighswander, André Kit Ramos, Claudia Renfro, Alisa Sokolov, Ariana Stoll, J Suyi, Johnny Taylor, Thuan Vu, Cindy Zaglin. 

War, Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art, Peekskill, NY

Exhibition Dates: February 15 - April 10, 2024

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 17, 2024, 3 - 5pm

Man Down, 2022, Oil on canvas, 122 x 183 cm; 48 x 72 in
Sandra Cavanagh's painting Man Down is part of a group exhibition in the Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art entitled "WAR."


"'WAR', three simple letters that inspire terror. War can take many forms and many acronyms. The 'Just War', the 'Holy War', the 'War on Terror', 'Going on a Warpath', 'Internal Struggle', 'War against Cancer', 'Sparring Partners', 'Trading Barbs'...War can be external and/or internal, but always with an element of tension, of conflict."

Finalist (4th Place) - 2023 Women United Art Prize: Painting & Drawing Category, Juried by Gita Joshi, Ekaterina Popova, Erika B Hess and Mona Lerch 

Sandra Cavanagh is 4th Place in the Painting and Drawing Category of the Women United Art Prize 2023. Women United Art Prize aims to recognize talented women creatives from around the globe who are passionate about their craft and ready to share their unique work with the world.


Sandra Cavanagh will have extensive feature in:

- Women United Art Magazine

- Special Edition 2024 Weekly Wonder Woman

- Social Media + Website

- Online group exhibit & virtual 3D tour ​ 

- Women United Art Movement Newsletter


Jurors:

No Name Collective Magazine, 2023 Vol 5, December 2023

Cover by Anna Ferrara Collective

"This work serves as an art catalog, representing an artistic experiment in graphics and community engagement. It has been created by individuals who are committed to genuinely supporting emerging artists. The catalog is distributed freely to galleries, curators, art enthusiasts, and artists both at art fairs and online, courtesy of NNC Gallery London Project."  

Pages 58 and 59

The Pain of Others: Artists Responding to the Impacts of War and Conflict, The Starving Artist, Virtual Show

Drawings of War 4, 2023, Pen and ink on paper, 51 x 36 cm; 20 x 14in

In this collection, 'the pain of others,' we embark on a profound journey, exploring diverse perspectives and artistic expressions that unveil the intricate relationship between art and our response to the aftermath of conflict. Beyond mere visual allure, the artworks within these pages act as poignant messengers, delivering urgent pleas for systemic reform, the preservation of connections in conflict-affected communities, and a collective appeal for humanity in the face of unspeakable atrocities.


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Publication coming soon

The Big Small Show, Drawing Rooms, Jersey City, NJ 

Exhibition Dates: December 7, 2023 – January 21, 2024

Opening Reception Weekend:

Friday, December 8, 6 to 9 PM

Saturday, December 9, 2 to 6 PM

Sunday, December 10, 2 to 6 PM

Drawings of War 7, 2020, Pen and ink on paper, 57.15 x 76.2 cm, 22.5 x 30 in

Now in its eighth year at Drawing Rooms, The Big Small Show will be held in its expanded gallery space which includes The Terrarium Gallery, The Alcove Gallery and Gallery One. I will presenting Drawings Of War 7, spawned from the shock of the current war in Ukraine, though not intended to be exclusive but rather to highlight a commentary on the violence of war, its depravity and its disfigurement of humanity. The series explicitly shows the ugliness of military power and the excesses of domination, rape, and death. 

Drawing Rooms

926 Newark Ave. #T101
Jersey City, NJ, 07306


Gallery Hours beginning Thursday, December 7:
Thursday/ Friday, 4 to 7 PM

Saturday/ Sunday, 2 to 6 PM

Closed December 18 - January 4th

Eclecticism, Orange Art Foundation, Virtual Show

Exhibition Dates: November 30, 2023 – January 30, 2024

Fila, 2021, Oil on canvas, 122 x 183 cm; 48 x 72 in

Curated by Jonathan Goodman and Kuzma Vostrikov

Carefully selected from a vast pool of submissions, the artists featured in this show embody the essence of artistic freedom, drawing influences from cultures spanning all eras. The result is a visually stimulating collection where images from disparate origins coalesce on a singular platform, creating a tapestry of creativity that transcends cultural boundaries.


The featured artists in this exhibition each bring a unique perspective, paying homage to the eclectic influence that defines the theme. The diversity within the collection serves as a testament to the power of artistic expression in transcending boundaries and creating a shared visual experience for audiences worldwide.


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The Purposeful Mayonnaise, Volume 3.3, October/November 2023

Cover Image: Deep Breath by Julia J. Wolfe

Sandra Cavanagh has two paintings featured by The Purposeful Mayonnaise, a 2-in-1 independent literary & art journal-platform that features the creative work of artists and writers internationally.


“The journal’s mission is to bring you a new issue overflowing with art, words, ideas. We hope we have succeeded. Stay tuned for some thought-provoking content from our talented contributors!”


Studio Visit Book Vol-2, Arts to Hearts Project, Fall 2023

“Professional Artist Magazine with Interviews, Studio Photographs and Paintings of creative Women of Arts to Hearts Project aims to bring you nothing but excellence, and therefore, we are introducing this contemporary artbook that features some of the most talented individuals who talk about their struggles and what it means to be a creative. In our Studio Visit Book Vol. 2, you will find a collection of interviews from these female artists, where we explore the creative act of painting, sculpting and more. With our magazines, we strive to highlight the accomplishments of women of the world so that other aspiring artists may find their creativity inspiring!”

I Would Prefer Not To..., Art150 Gallery, Jersey City, NJ

An Official Art Fair 14C exhibition presented by Art150 to coincide with the 34th Annual Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST).


Exhibition Dates: October 13 – November 10, 2023

Opening Reception: Friday, October 13, 6 to 9 PM

Sandra Cavanagh's painting The Death of Hector II pictured in The Jersey Journal (top right)

Curated by Kele McComsey, Director of Mana Contemporary


“Based on Herman Melville’s “Bartleby the Scrivener” and his singular repeated line … “I would prefer not to.”Melville’s story has always been looked at as a protest against capitalism and what ultimately happens to non-conformists within that system. This show will look at the broader implications of non-conformity and how artists work in the periphery of the system even as art has become commodified in so many ways.

What happens to an artist or person who prefers not to?


Imagine not being on social media, or in a political party, or being engaged in the “us versus them” status quo of the day.What is non-conformity in a system that is all-pervasive?”


—Kele McComsey


Participating Artists

Kristian Battell, Kirkland Bray, Mary Jean Canziani, Sandra Cavanagh, Nora Chavooshian, Gabriella D’Italia, Nicholas D’Ornellas, Jesse Egner, Pauline Galiana, Ann Giordano, Kendall Henderson, Marshall LaCount, Carolyn Lambert, M P Landis, Osy Milian, Deborah Pohl, Margaret Roleke, Regina Ruff, Sajal Sarker, Fabricio Suarez, Hui Tian, Abhishek Tuiwala, Renelle White Buffalo


Open hours during JCAST
Friday October 13, 6pm-9pm
Saturday October 14, 12pm-6pm
Sunday October 15, 12pm-6pm

Art150 Gallery

150 Bay St

Jersey City, NJ 07302

Vivarium, Pretty Girls Making Cool Shit, Virtual Show
Perra, 2020/21, Oil on canvas, 102 x 152 cm; 40 x 60 in

Virtual Exhibition Dates: October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023


Pretty Girls Making Cool Shit is proud to announce their second virtual exhibition, Vivarium, celebrating the beauty and wonder of the animal kingdom through art curated by Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig.


My painting Perra features a bitch navigating a terrain engulfed by fire, in clear reference to the unleashing of natural disasters experienced in the last two years.


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Family: Blood/Bond, Culture Lab LIC, Plaxall Gallery, Queens, NY

Exhibition dates: September 14 - October 29, 2023

Opening reception: Saturday, September 16, 6 - 9pm


Beautiful People, 2022, Oil on canvas, 122 x 92 cm; 48 x 36 in

Curated by Orestes Gonzalez


This exhibition encourages audiences and artists to celebrate the idea of family, and asks: What makes a family? Is it the unit that we were born into? Or the group that we identify and spend time with? Is it the people we trained and work with, the group we schooled with, the club we go to, the building that we live in, or the church we belong to? Or the ones we live with today?


Culture Lab LIC

5-25 46th Avenue

Long Island City, New York, NY 11101

Gallery hours: Thursday - Friday, 5 - 9 pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2 - 9 pm

The Inevitability of Absence, Culture Lab LIC, Plaxall Gallery, Queens, NY

Exhibition dates: August 31 - November 19th, 2023

Opening reception: Saturday, September 2nd, 6 - 9pm

Closing night toast: Sunday, November 19th

The Death of Hector, 2023, Oil on canvas, 152 x 183 cm, 60 x 72 in

Curated by Tess Howsam


“The Inevitability of Absence” is an exhibition that explores the literal, physical, and metaphysical concept of absence. Works challenge viewers to consider how we process and continue to move forward through a world of ever inevitable absences. The exhibition is presented in dialogue with the immersive show “The Incomplete Collection” by Linked Dance Theatre.


Culture Lab LIC is a nonprofit organization. This exhibition is one part of our overall mission to bring the arts, in all forms, to the LIC community we serve. If you'd like to help, by volunteering, donating or becoming a member, visit https://www.culturelablic.org/support-us


Culture Lab LIC

5-25 46th Avenue

Long Island City, New York, NY 11101

Gallery hours: Thursday - Friday, 5 - 9pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 2 - 9 pm

Milk Press Summer 2023, The Poetry Society of New York
Del Amor IV, 2022, Graphite pencil on paper, 56 x 77 cm; 22 x 30 in

"Dear Readers,


Thank you so much for joining us to celebrate Milk Press Summer 2023! We worked so hard to put it together, so whether you are a reader or a contributor, we are grateful that you are here with us. We met last summer as the two Brinkley Fellows for the Poetry Society of New York and from there, a great partnership and friendship began. We realized we both wanted to take on roles in publishing and work with a literary magazine, so we were eager to step up when Jackie asked us if we would co-edit this issue together.


As the inaugural issue of Milk Press as a literary magazine (developing out of Spilt Milk), we wanted to continue an emphasis on an interdisciplinary and diverse curation that represents the skills, talents, and sensitivities of our community. We celebrate all forms of poetry and art, from odes, to sonnets, to prose-poems, and from collages, to drawings, to sculptures. This issue ushers in a new era for both the Poetry Society of New York and for Milk Press as we broaden our community to include creatives across and beyond the five boroughs.


Thank you to our Milk Press team, especially to the interns that helped us put this issue together and read through the submissions tirelessly with us. We also gave our team the opportunity to share their work in the issue and we hope that you enjoy it! We appreciate all of their efforts so much and wanted them to take pride in their work. Thank you to our contributors for their amazing poetry and art, for whom this issue would be nothing without; and thank you to our readers for enjoying and uplifting the content that we have for you this summer.


With love,

Lola & Jane" 

Feminist Spaces, Issue #9, August 2023

Cover Image: Purple Night by Rodion Voskresenskii

Featured paintings by Sandra Cavanagh

The Feminist Spaces Summer 2023 issues showcases art and essays from a variety of international artists and writers. The theme of this issue is “her body,” challenging the notion that a woman’s worth lies in her physicality. Some works within Issue 9 explore topics such as sapphic connections to nature, the effect of the unified church and state on gender norms, intersex individuals’ struggle to find a place in the gender binary, myths surrounding the blood of Chinese women, the harmful nature of diet culture, and feminist artwork. Our international contributors provide a worldwide scope on pressing issues within the feminist discourse and advocate for direct action through their art and scholarship.


Read Feminist Spaces Issue #9


Feminist Spaces is an international journal of women's, gender, and sexuality studies that invites students, faculty, artists, activists, and independent scholars from institutions worldwide to submit formal essays, creative writing, and multimodal artistic pieces per our annual Call for Works. The online journal is published by the Department of English at the University of West Florida and designed by the Department of Art and Design at the University of West Florida.

Cover Artist, Create! Magazine, Print Issue #37, The Women's Edition 2023

Really chuffed to be the cover artist for Create! Magazine. Thank you Marina Granger, curator!


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Introducing the Women's Edition of Create! Magazine Issue #37.

In this issue:


Amelia Briggs: "Tactile Textiles: Playful Abstraction in the Work of Amelia Briggs"

Reisha Perlmutter: "Diving Deeper: Interview with Reisha Perlmutter"

Samar Hejazi: "Threaded Histories: A Creative Exploration with Artist Samar Hejazi"

Olivia Zubko: "Transformation Through Fire: The Porcelain Works of Olivia Zubko"

Mariana Gómez: "The Secrets of Women: A Profile on Artist, Feminist, Writer, Gallerist Mariana Gómez"

Lee Nowell-Wilson: "House Under The Table"

Kristen M. Brown: "A Passport into the Soul: Capturing Costa Rica"

Christina Nafziger: "Learning to be Gentle With Yourself" In our Career-in-Focus section, join Christina Nafziger as she explores the importance of self-compassion and gentle self-care in the pursuit of a fulfilling artistic career.


Curated Section: Discover a diverse selection of artists chosen by Marina Press Granger, including Sandra Cavanaugh, Erin Smith, Glenn Abhika Pahwa, Allison Baker, Tereza Barnard, Melisa Gile, Allison Harrell, Suzy Kellems Dominik, Ariana Tavares, Tina Psoinos, Britty Em, Tanya Levina, Cat Rigdon, Deirdre Sullivan-Beeman, Lisa Levy, Erin O'Neill, Frances Melhop, Sara Alsaied, Gail Eleanor Wegodsky, Joanne Steinhardt, Kat Ryals, Wenqing Zhai, Kate Rusek, Sono Kuwayama, Katherine Mason, Orly Cogan, Kathleen Beausoleil, Rachel Rose Morrissey, Stephanie Sachs, Katie Southworth, Margaret Jolly, Linda Mann, Kayla Rumpp, Laurie M. Landry, Keeya, and Marcela Ramos Castillo.


Immerse yourself in this inspiring collection of artwork, interviews, profiles, and curated selections, celebrating the talent and creativity of women in the art world. Get your copy of Create! Magazine Issue #37, the Women's Edition, today!


Digital subscriptions are available here.


Author: Magazine, Create!

Number Of Pages: 186

EAN: 9798399916446

Release Date: 26-06-2023

Package Dimensions: 11.0 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches

Languages: English

Binding: Paperback

SuboArt, Print Issue #7, July 2023
Announcing Suboart Magazine’s July Print Issues are finally here featuring five of my works and a total of more than 70 artists from the fields of photography, textile art, sculpture & installation, drawing, collage, video & mixed media art, painting, and digital painting.
Childhood Unmuted, Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, Virtual Show
Exhibition Dates: August 3 – October, 2023
Zoom Opening Reception: August 3rd, 5 - 6 pm     Click to RSVP
Curated by Lisa D'Amico


The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut celebrates a collection of works that captures moments and memories inspired by childhood, with particular attention to the unique ways children see the world, across time, culture, economics and varying aesthetics.


Meet with artists and join this timeless conversation as the exhibition strives to challenge viewers to reconnect with our inner child and perhaps unlock imagination.

Niñas, 2021, Oil on canvas, 183 x 122 cm; 72 x 48 in
The Body Remembers, The Starving Artist Initiative, Virtual Show
The Starving Artist Initiative proudly presents ‘the body remembers," an immersive exhibition that delves into the profound experiences of women in relation to gender safety and rights. This transformative project uncovers the intricate connections between trauma, resilience, and healing, shedding light on the stories that shape our society.


These diverse artists share their profound works, delving into personal and cultural narratives that explore and challenge experiences related to trauma, gender safety, and healing, specifically focusing on women's experiences.


"the body remembers" promises to be a captivating and thought-provoking journey, weaving together a rich tapestry of artistic expressions and voices. The diversity of artist contributions serves as a catalyst for meaningful dialogue, raising awareness, and advocating for positive change regarding gender safety and rights. Join us as we embark on this empowering exploration of the human experience. Together, let us create a space that fosters empathy, understanding, and transformation.


18+ Exhibition: Sensitive content includes sexual themes, gender, trauma, and nudity. Viewer discretion advised. 


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Abacus, Fresh Salad, Virtual show

ABACUS is FRESH SALAD's 4th online exhibition project, showing the work of 76 artists, with a mix of visual styles and contexts, from around the world.

The exhibition be live on FRESH SALAD's website and Kunstmatrix between June 16th - 30th, 2023. 


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Volume Up: Artists Responding to Music and Sound, The Painting Center, NYC

Exhibition Dates: June 20 - July 15, 2023

Reception: Thursday, June 22, 5 - 8 PM

The Sound of Flight, 2023, Oil on canvas, 92 x 122 cm; 36 x 48 in

The Painting Center is pleased to present "Volume UP: Artists Responding to Music and Sound" curated by Monica King.


For many, art is seen as a wholly visual practice, inexplicably tied to the presentation of ideas in a manner that engages the optical nature of how we experience life—our literal “seeing” of the world. While artistic practice is often physically grounded in vision, much of what is “seen” in art stems from experiences linked to our other profoundly innate senses.


Do we experience texture in a painted or collaged surface with our eyes, or with the realization of how it likely felt to the artist as they worked the surface or what we think (or know) the material would feel like in our own hands? Likewise, when describing the forms of a painting or drawing, criticism often leaves the ocular realm by describing the work as calm or angry; ephemeral or violent; flowing or disjointed; empty or frenetic—all dichotomies that strongly exist in the auditory realm. These critical reactions do not emerge from what an artist has provided the viewer in a visual sense, but rather evoke an entire language that exists within the work—a multilayered arrangement instinctive to the artist, combining sight, sound, touch, and beyond.


Perhaps it is the unavoidable stratification of the senses bombarding an artist in their studio as they work which consciously or subconsciously manifests within the work in this way. How do artists define their relationship to sound or audio in the studio and does this potentially make the interpretation of their works unwittingly require a multitude of senses as well? This is not a new area of inquiry by any means. Numerous artists, as well as this curator, continue to respond strongly to the groundbreaking 1961 discourse by John Cage, so aptly named Silence. A range of vibrant artists have explored the intersections of sound, music, and silence as it interrupts our often-dominant visual tendencies in contemporary art. Notable examples include Laurie Anderson, Sanford Biggers, Janet Cardiff, Marcel Duchamp, Carsten Nicolai, and Bridget Riley, among others.


The exhibition, "Volume UP: Artists Responding to Music and Sound" features contemporary artists, in all media, who find themselves impacted by or intrigued by audio and sound within the studio or within the larger context of their work. Whether deliberately or subliminally allowing acoustic exploration to impact their process of making. Perhaps it appears in the final work in an obvious way, or in a manner which cannot be fully discerned without a deeper dive into artist intention or our own openness to fully experiencing a work through all our senses.

A Larger Idea, LiC-A Artspace @ The Factory
Del Amor I featured on A Larger Idea's exhibition flyer

Long Island City Artists is pleased to present their first exhibition in their new space provided by LIC Arts Open and the Factory at LIC! We invite you to join us for the opening reception on Wednesday February 8th, 5-8pm at 30-30 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY.


“The evolution of drawing in these days opens a field of new interaction in the universe of the cultures. Cultural pragmatism can easily transverse borders. The barrier that separates cultural evolution is a complex matrix with interplay of differences ranging from those of language and region to dietary habits. Every culture isaware of the existence of other cultural universes foreign to its own—. Broadly it revitalizes historical-political discourse, disarticulated dogmas of the drawing, linemaking, and symbols, prioritizes the specific values of art and operates the path of ownership. 


A larger idea assimilates the visual communication of popular culture, kitsch, wit, and anthropological reflection on nature, myth as an element of our own identity, autonomy, our personal view of the world and the freedom to create. This exhibition celebrates the creativity of contemporary drawing practices across an array of disciplines. 


The exhibition spotlights traditional and unconventional approaches to mark-making, innovative techniques. An idea could be the genesis of a drawing and in this project we try to explore the close relationships between a drawing idea and the support artists choose: Paper, cardboard, canvas, stone, a metal plate, etc. 


Drawing is a direct, and elemental tool at hand to materialize an artwork. As a very private medium, drawing departs from a moment of meditation to establish a dialog with the form and connect with the physical world. For artists, drawings can be the beginning of a larger idea."

- Alexis Mendoza and Jorge Posada.

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Featured Artist: Sandra Cavanagh, Epicenter NYC

Super pleased to be featured in Epicenter’s Artist of the Week. Epicenter-NYC connects New Yorkers to news, information and each other. Big thanks to Nitin Mukul!

Reflections II, Royal Blue Gallery, Virtual Show

Reflections II, a virtual exhibition, is now live! The group art show with 40 participants from all over the world. 


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