Enjoy
a visual exploration of democracy as the Tompkins County Public Library
exhibits “Drawing on Democracy” during Downtown Ithaca Gallery Night, August 3
from 5 to 8 p.m.
Curated by Terry Plater, “Drawing on Democracy” features the work of nine local artists-- Ben Altman, Stan Bowman, Jane Dennis, Yvonne Piburn, Plater, Stephan Phillips, Nancy Ridenour, Werner Sun and Marion Van Soest—who were asked to consider what democracy looks like.
Particularly poignant as the presidential election approaches, the exhibit challenges commonly recognized definitions of and beliefs about democracy. The themes and questions presented by each artist offer viewers the opportunity to question their own interpretations of democracy. Works featured in the exhibit explore a variety of issues including: the honorable treatment of children, the unambiguous recognition of religious freedom, the flag as a metaphor for inclusion or as a fabric of disarray, the spectrum of public participation and the notion of artistic creation and expression.
“Drawing on Democracy” is supported in part by a grant from the Community Arts Partnership and will be on display through September 27. The artists will be available to discuss their work during a Gallery Night opening reception.
TCPL’s much-talked about exhibit “Politics in Print: Treasures from the Walker Library of the History of Imagination,” which features one of only two-known anastatic copies of the Declaration of Independence, and a fascinating display celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Ithaca Garden Club will also be on display during Gallery Night.
Access to the Library during Gallery Night will be through the BorgWarner Community Room door, opposite Gimme! Coffee and directly behind TCAT’s Green Street bus shelter.
For more information, contact Sally Grubb at (607) 272-4557 extension 232 or sgrubb@tcpl.org.
Curated by Terry Plater, “Drawing on Democracy” features the work of nine local artists-- Ben Altman, Stan Bowman, Jane Dennis, Yvonne Piburn, Plater, Stephan Phillips, Nancy Ridenour, Werner Sun and Marion Van Soest—who were asked to consider what democracy looks like.
Particularly poignant as the presidential election approaches, the exhibit challenges commonly recognized definitions of and beliefs about democracy. The themes and questions presented by each artist offer viewers the opportunity to question their own interpretations of democracy. Works featured in the exhibit explore a variety of issues including: the honorable treatment of children, the unambiguous recognition of religious freedom, the flag as a metaphor for inclusion or as a fabric of disarray, the spectrum of public participation and the notion of artistic creation and expression.
“Drawing on Democracy” is supported in part by a grant from the Community Arts Partnership and will be on display through September 27. The artists will be available to discuss their work during a Gallery Night opening reception.
TCPL’s much-talked about exhibit “Politics in Print: Treasures from the Walker Library of the History of Imagination,” which features one of only two-known anastatic copies of the Declaration of Independence, and a fascinating display celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Ithaca Garden Club will also be on display during Gallery Night.
Access to the Library during Gallery Night will be through the BorgWarner Community Room door, opposite Gimme! Coffee and directly behind TCAT’s Green Street bus shelter.
For more information, contact Sally Grubb at (607) 272-4557 extension 232 or sgrubb@tcpl.org.
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