VENUES and COLLABORATIONS
Sherri and Karen have chosen to collaborate with the following organizations and venues. Please give them a look and consider joining and/or supporting their efforts. For more information about Sherri and Karen, please go to our About Us page.
ARC GALLERY
Located in San Francisco, the gallery is dedicated to showcasing and promoting emerging and established artists from around the country whose work embodies both skill and risk-taking. Juried and curated group exhibitions are their primary means of showcasing and discovering artists and to promote high standards of art by continuously exploring new ideas through the visual media in a schedule of national exhibitions.
Located in San Francisco, the gallery is dedicated to showcasing and promoting emerging and established artists from around the country whose work embodies both skill and risk-taking. Juried and curated group exhibitions are their primary means of showcasing and discovering artists and to promote high standards of art by continuously exploring new ideas through the visual media in a schedule of national exhibitions.
BOSTON CITY SINGERS
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Dorchestester, Boston City Singers' mission is to provide the highest level of musical training and wide ranging performance opportunities to young people ages 4-18, inspire personal development, celebrate diversity and foster good will. Their vision is to transform the lives of inner city young people one voice at a time, inspiring and developing each heart to live with compassion in a world of differences.
Website: www.bostoncitysingers.org Facebook: BostCity Singers Twitter: @BostCitySingers
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Dorchestester, Boston City Singers' mission is to provide the highest level of musical training and wide ranging performance opportunities to young people ages 4-18, inspire personal development, celebrate diversity and foster good will. Their vision is to transform the lives of inner city young people one voice at a time, inspiring and developing each heart to live with compassion in a world of differences.
Website: www.bostoncitysingers.org Facebook: BostCity Singers Twitter: @BostCitySingers
KALEID GALLERY
Kaleid (Greek for beauty and form) was borne out of San Jose’s Phantom Galleries (art in vacant storefronts & alternative spaces project) in December 2006. Over 90 fine artists and designers from the San Jose area make use of a 6,000 square foot retail space with individual exhibits that include painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry and textile art. Located next to San Jose State University in downtown San Jose, the third largest city in California.
Website: http://www.kaleidgallery.com
Kaleid (Greek for beauty and form) was borne out of San Jose’s Phantom Galleries (art in vacant storefronts & alternative spaces project) in December 2006. Over 90 fine artists and designers from the San Jose area make use of a 6,000 square foot retail space with individual exhibits that include painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, glass, jewelry and textile art. Located next to San Jose State University in downtown San Jose, the third largest city in California.
Website: http://www.kaleidgallery.com
THE NAVE GALLERIES
Since 2004, the Nave Gallery in Teele Square has been the public face of ARTSomerville, a nonprofit, loosely knit volunteer group of artists and arts enthusiasts with the mutual goal to create new space(s) to present art in Somerville. In 2013, they added a second exhibition space, the Nave Annex in Davis Square. They have created a number of public music, dance and art events including Project MUM (a dance party under McGrath Highway), 2012′s Yarnstorm Perry Park (part of our ongoing Wrap Around Project), and SqueezeBox Slam, an outdoor festival dedicated to accordion and concertina music.
Since 2004, the Nave Gallery in Teele Square has been the public face of ARTSomerville, a nonprofit, loosely knit volunteer group of artists and arts enthusiasts with the mutual goal to create new space(s) to present art in Somerville. In 2013, they added a second exhibition space, the Nave Annex in Davis Square. They have created a number of public music, dance and art events including Project MUM (a dance party under McGrath Highway), 2012′s Yarnstorm Perry Park (part of our ongoing Wrap Around Project), and SqueezeBox Slam, an outdoor festival dedicated to accordion and concertina music.
THE FEMINIST ART PROJECT (TFAP)
The Feminist Art Project is an international collaborative initiative celebrating the Feminist Art Movement and the aesthetic, intellectual and political impact of women in the art, art history, and art practice, past and present. The projects is a strategic intervention against the ongoing erasure of women from the cultural record. The Feminist Art Project promotes diverse feminist art events, education and publications through its website and online calendar and facilitates networking and regional program development worldwide.
The Feminist Art Project is an international collaborative initiative celebrating the Feminist Art Movement and the aesthetic, intellectual and political impact of women in the art, art history, and art practice, past and present. The projects is a strategic intervention against the ongoing erasure of women from the cultural record. The Feminist Art Project promotes diverse feminist art events, education and publications through its website and online calendar and facilitates networking and regional program development worldwide.
THE PHOENIX GALLERY
From its origins as a prestigious artist co-operative in New York, celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2008, the Phoenix Gallery has evolved into a community-oriented center for all the arts. Founded in 1958, during the "Tenth Street" days, the gallery now has artist-members from around the world, all dedicated to the highest level of professionalism. Each brings his/her own unique style and vision to the diverse group that makes up the Phoenix Gallery. These artists, all carefully chosen for membership by Phoenix artist peers, work in all media and create art that encompasses and reflects wide cultural and ethnic interests.
In addition to providing artist-members elegant space to exhibit, the gallery reaches out to the members of the community, scheduling juried competitions, dance programs, poetry readings, book signings, plays and lectures. The Phoenix Gallery is a non-profit 501-(c) (3) organization. The Phoenix Gallery has recently re-located to a Landmark Arts Building, 548 West 28 Street, Suite 528, a half a block from the High Line in the exciting area of Chelsea, New York. The Phoenix Gallery has a full time director who runs the gallery and promotes and develops contacts with private individuals, art consultants and corporations. The director also promotes sales and encourages visibility of artist members. Find out more about gallery membership and other opportunities.
MISSION STATEMENT: In continuous operation since 1958, the Phoenix Gallery represents a committed artist community that runs a non-profit public exhibition space for fellow professional and emerging artists. In addition, it awards fellowships, hosts juried exhibitions, and promotes the work of all its members.
From its origins as a prestigious artist co-operative in New York, celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2008, the Phoenix Gallery has evolved into a community-oriented center for all the arts. Founded in 1958, during the "Tenth Street" days, the gallery now has artist-members from around the world, all dedicated to the highest level of professionalism. Each brings his/her own unique style and vision to the diverse group that makes up the Phoenix Gallery. These artists, all carefully chosen for membership by Phoenix artist peers, work in all media and create art that encompasses and reflects wide cultural and ethnic interests.
In addition to providing artist-members elegant space to exhibit, the gallery reaches out to the members of the community, scheduling juried competitions, dance programs, poetry readings, book signings, plays and lectures. The Phoenix Gallery is a non-profit 501-(c) (3) organization. The Phoenix Gallery has recently re-located to a Landmark Arts Building, 548 West 28 Street, Suite 528, a half a block from the High Line in the exciting area of Chelsea, New York. The Phoenix Gallery has a full time director who runs the gallery and promotes and develops contacts with private individuals, art consultants and corporations. The director also promotes sales and encourages visibility of artist members. Find out more about gallery membership and other opportunities.
MISSION STATEMENT: In continuous operation since 1958, the Phoenix Gallery represents a committed artist community that runs a non-profit public exhibition space for fellow professional and emerging artists. In addition, it awards fellowships, hosts juried exhibitions, and promotes the work of all its members.
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART and the COLLEGE:
Saint Mary's College Museum of Art (SMCMoA) is home to over 4,000 pieces of art, ranging from William Keith's early California landscapes to Andy Warhol's polaroids and has rotating exhibitions from invited curators and the private collection. "Social Justice: It Happens to One, It Happens to All" curated by GCA will be displayed in the Armistead and Studio Galleries of the Museum. The Museum will also be hosting a concurrent exhibition entitled "The American Soldier".
The Museum, University staff and students at St. Mary's are committed to social justice, respect for all persons, and the power of education to transform lives. A distinctive mark of a Lasallian school is its awareness of the consequences of economic and social injustice and its commitment to the poor. Its members learn to live "their responsibility to share their goods and their service with those who are in need, a responsibility based on the union of all men and women in the world today..." Read more about the St. Mary’s here.
Saint Mary's College Museum of Art (SMCMoA) is home to over 4,000 pieces of art, ranging from William Keith's early California landscapes to Andy Warhol's polaroids and has rotating exhibitions from invited curators and the private collection. "Social Justice: It Happens to One, It Happens to All" curated by GCA will be displayed in the Armistead and Studio Galleries of the Museum. The Museum will also be hosting a concurrent exhibition entitled "The American Soldier".
The Museum, University staff and students at St. Mary's are committed to social justice, respect for all persons, and the power of education to transform lives. A distinctive mark of a Lasallian school is its awareness of the consequences of economic and social injustice and its commitment to the poor. Its members learn to live "their responsibility to share their goods and their service with those who are in need, a responsibility based on the union of all men and women in the world today..." Read more about the St. Mary’s here.
UNITEWOMEN.ORG
It's mission is to end inequality for women that stems from prejudice and discrimination and to defend and advance the human and civil rights of women and girls. Read more here.
It's mission is to end inequality for women that stems from prejudice and discrimination and to defend and advance the human and civil rights of women and girls. Read more here.
VOTE SMART
Begun in 1986 by a combination of conservatives and liberals, "this project is an historic undertaking. Citizens come together, not in selfish interest or to support one candidate over another, but to defend democracy. It is an extraordinary gathering of people committed to one purpose: to strengthen the most essential component of democracy -- access to information -- even as it suffers grave attacks from candidates and political parties, many who are now willing to manipulate information and deceive voters." To do this, they have created the Voter's Self-Defense System, where every candidate and elected official from President to local government can be easily and instantly accessed - their voting records, issue positions, interest group ratings, public statements and campaign finances.
Website: votesmart.org Facebook: Vote Smart
Begun in 1986 by a combination of conservatives and liberals, "this project is an historic undertaking. Citizens come together, not in selfish interest or to support one candidate over another, but to defend democracy. It is an extraordinary gathering of people committed to one purpose: to strengthen the most essential component of democracy -- access to information -- even as it suffers grave attacks from candidates and political parties, many who are now willing to manipulate information and deceive voters." To do this, they have created the Voter's Self-Defense System, where every candidate and elected official from President to local government can be easily and instantly accessed - their voting records, issue positions, interest group ratings, public statements and campaign finances.
Website: votesmart.org Facebook: Vote Smart
WOMEN'S CAUCUS FOR ART (WCA)
The Women’s Caucus for Art was founded in 1972 in connection with the College Art Association (CAA). WCA is a national member organization unique in its multidisciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators, and museum professionals. The mission of the Women’s Caucus for Art is to create community through art, education, and social activism. WCA is committed to recognizing the contribution of women in the arts; providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development; expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women; supporting local, national and global art activism; and advocating for equity in the arts for all. As an NGO (non-governmental organization) of the United Nations, the Women’s Caucus for Art actively supports the UN Millennium Goals. WCA utilizes art as the universal language to engage artists, NGOS, and civil society on a broad range of issues such as gender equity and environmental sustainability. Read more and consider joining here.
The Women’s Caucus for Art was founded in 1972 in connection with the College Art Association (CAA). WCA is a national member organization unique in its multidisciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators, and museum professionals. The mission of the Women’s Caucus for Art is to create community through art, education, and social activism. WCA is committed to recognizing the contribution of women in the arts; providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development; expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women; supporting local, national and global art activism; and advocating for equity in the arts for all. As an NGO (non-governmental organization) of the United Nations, the Women’s Caucus for Art actively supports the UN Millennium Goals. WCA utilizes art as the universal language to engage artists, NGOS, and civil society on a broad range of issues such as gender equity and environmental sustainability. Read more and consider joining here.
New York City YOUTH POET LAUREATE (YPL)
The Youth Poet Laureate program is a voting-themed teen competition designed to energize youth voters through spoken word poetry. The program is open to students, ages 16-19. The Youth Poet Laureate for each year and the Youth Poet Ambassadors (finalists in the program) travel the five boroughs, NYC High Schools and parks to speak to their peers about voting and civic engagement. Website: www.nyccfb.info/public/VRC/youthPoetLaureate.aspx On Twitter: @NYCYPL On Facebook: NYCYouthPoetLaureate
The Youth Poet Laureate program is a voting-themed teen competition designed to energize youth voters through spoken word poetry. The program is open to students, ages 16-19. The Youth Poet Laureate for each year and the Youth Poet Ambassadors (finalists in the program) travel the five boroughs, NYC High Schools and parks to speak to their peers about voting and civic engagement. Website: www.nyccfb.info/public/VRC/youthPoetLaureate.aspx On Twitter: @NYCYPL On Facebook: NYCYouthPoetLaureate