Georgina Ruff, an art historian and teacher, identified a limited artistic perspective among her students in Oregon. To combat this, she founded MFA:NW, a nonprofit which curates and showcases work from recent MFA graduates throughout the Pacific Northwest. The initiative aims to connect these artists with rural communities, promoting dialogue and cultural exchange. The pilot year features diverse works from eight artists, emphasizing LGBTQ+ representation and highlighting the importance of accessibility to art. The exhibition travels across the state, initiating important conversations about art beyond urban centers.
MFA:NW aims to bridge the gap between emerging artists and rural communities, fostering engagement and nurturing artistic talent across the Pacific Northwest.
Georgina Ruff recognized her students' limited artistic perspectives and responded by creating a nonprofit exhibition to showcase diverse MFA graduates from the region.
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