The Art of Democracy
The Art of Democracy demonstrates the integral role that artists play in a healthy democracy. The exhibition looks to explore ways that artists and activists are using their voices, working in direct collaboration with communities, and harnessing collective power to move us towards a more just and liberated world.
Curator: Natalie Sweet
Opening: Thursday, October 10 from 6:30–8:30pm; announcement of other public programs to come
Exhibition Dates: October 10 through November 2, 2024
Venue: Brew House Arts (711 S. 21st Street #210, Pittsburgh, PA 15203)
Featuring:
Aaron Henderson
Andrew Ellis Johnson
Ashley Cecil
The Black Unicorn Library & Archives
Brent Nakamoto
Chris Ivey
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Evan Rumble
Justseeds
Lena Chen
Mary Tremonte
Penny Mateer
Susanne Slavick
Tony Cavalline
The exhibition series is the result of a partnership between Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions. For The Art of Democracy: The Impact of Gun Violence On Our Communities, additional partnership support comes from CeaseFire PA.
About the curator:
Natalie Sweet (she/her) is a cultural worker, curator, and community builder based in Pittsburgh, PA. She currently serves as Executive Director of Brew House Arts, a non-profit art center that hosts community driven fine art exhibitions, artist studios, and residency programs. Natalie’s work explores how inclusive spaces and networks can connect people to the arts, their surroundings, and to each other. Natalie earned a degree in the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Pittsburgh in 2009. Since then, she has collaborated with various organizations such as Contemporary Craft, Headcount, the Equity Impact Center, and Associated Artists of Pittsburgh.
