New exhibitions that confront perceptions of disability open Saturday, June 14, 1 p.m., at the Comox Valley Art Gallery.
The opening event will include artist talks, a reception, and cake to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the official opening of CVAG鈥檚 current location.
鈥淏ecause / Not Despite鈥� is a convergent program that features exhibitions by Persimmon Blackbridge, Taryn Goodwin, and artists from L鈥橝rche Comox Valley.
Blackridge鈥檚 exhibition 鈥淓mma Goldman at the Frick Museum鈥� tells the story of the flamboyant anarchist and feminist Emma Goldman and her adventures in the 1890s. It is also a critique of Trump鈥檚 America and an homage to the many strands of resistance in our world today.
Goodwin鈥檚 鈥淭he Shape of Care鈥� is an accumulating exhibition with an ongoing investment in access-driven, community-focused social commentary, experiential research, relational exercises and social interventions.
鈥淎rt of Belonging鈥� exhibits work by artists who have been creating together every winter for the past 10 years. This program enables the spirit of community and shows the creativity that exists in every person with and without diverse abilities.
The opening event falls on the 20-year anniversary of the official opening of the Comox Valley Centre for the Arts, the building which houses CVAG and other cultural organizations. The building was the former Courtenay Fire Hall, and was converted into an art gallery and office spaces after extensive renovations.
The event is free of charge, and everyone is welcome to attend. It will be ASL facilitated. Recordings on portable headsets will describe the installations and the text components.
鈥淏ecause / Not Despite鈥� will run until Sept. 6. CVAG is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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