Baum Gallery to present new show for the spring
The University of Central Arkansas’s Baum Gallery will host “Say Something: Art as Protest” from Thursday, Jan. 21 to Friday, Feb. 19.
“Say Something: Art as Protest” showcases contemporary art in several media and explores the role that art plays when it comes to protesting societal inequality and political dissatisfaction. The exhibition features pieces in traditional media such as painting, photography and drawing alongside fiber pieces, installation art, murals and mass-produced graphic art.
“This insightful, but often provocative work questions society’s approach to race, politics, homelessness, the wars in the Middle East, LGBTQ+ rights and other pressing issues,” said Baum Gallery Director Brian Young.
Tad L. Wright, artist
The exhibition was designed to give a voice to many artists/activists who have not previously exhibited at the Baum Gallery. Artists include: Daniel Arzola (Venezuela), Adaja Cooper (Little Rock), Anaïs Dassé (Little Rock), Hamid Ebrahimifar (Little Rock), Jessie Hornbrook (assistant professor, printmaking, UCA), Kate Kretz (Washington D.C.), Pat Kumicich (Naples, Florida.), James Matthews (Little Rock), Donna Pinckley (professor, photography, UCA), Project 270, Christian Siriano (New York), and Tad Lauritzen Wright (Memphis, Tennessee).
Anais Dasse, artist
“Say Something: Art as Protest” has been organized by Young and co-curated by Young and Suzanne Bennett, curator of visual resources at UCA, with support from Gayle Seymour, professor and associate dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
The exhibition is free and open to the public. Face coverings are required to enter the gallery. Social distancing and other COVID-19 safety precautions will be enforced. For more information, visit uca.edu/art/baum/.
The Baum Gallery, located in McCastlain Hall on the UCA campus, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Support for this exhibition has been generously provided by the UCA Department of Art and Design and the CAHSS.
For more information, contact Young at (501) 450-5793 or bkyoung@uca.edu.
About the UCA College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS): The mission of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is to excel in developing creativity and knowledge; in cultivating the next generation of artists, informed citizens, scholars and socially responsible leaders; and to equip students for lifelong intellectual and personal growth. The CAHSS is committed to the values of collaboration, communication, diversity and inclusion, and embracing these values, the college promotes the exploration of multiple cultures, disciplines, languages and viewpoints. CAHSS celebrates artistic, professional and scholarly achievement through exhibitions, lectures, performances, publications, recitals, screenings and service. For more information about CAHSS, visit uca.edu/cahss or call (501) 450-3293.
About Baum Gallery: The Baum Gallery is focused on providing contemporary art to inspire UCA students. The gallery develops exhibitions and events that invite interaction and encourage dialogue about visual art. Come get inspired! Updates about events can be found at uca.edu/art/baum, on Twitter or Instagram @baumgallery, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/baumgallery.
