"Views of Democracy is the culmination of more than a year of work to identify and curate a visual art exhibition that celebrates democracy. Conceptualized during 2024, most of the planning for Views of Democracy took place during an election year. We knew that - regardless of the outcome in November - our country needs an informed and engaged citizenry."
"Our goal was to encourage a deeper collective commitment to learn about and participate in our democratic system, shining a light on what we have to be grateful for as well as the work to be done. We were impressed by the breadth and diversity of the work submitted, and inspired by the artists' statements, which are both personal and universal. The statements and the art give gallery visitors an opportunity to reflect on their own experience and views of democracy."
An exhibition celebrates democracy through the eyes of visual artists, featuring video, sculpture, painting, photography, textile art, and mixed media. Planning occurred largely during an election year, motivated by the belief that the country needs an informed, engaged citizenry regardless of electoral outcomes. The project aims to encourage deeper collective commitment to learn about and participate in the democratic system, highlighting gratitude for democratic institutions and the work that remains. The curated selection showcases representational, fantastical, abstract, and narrative works that reference American symbols, honor public institutions, and prompt visitors to reflect on personal experiences and views of democracy.
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