The Sky Is Always There is an exhibition that moves beyond direct representation, beyond portraits of puffy clouds. Applicants were asked to consider the sky from its atmospheric characteristic to its mythic history. Is the sky so familiar that we forget to consider it? Is the sky just more psychic wallpaper? The exhibitors are: Sandra Ackerman, Dorothy Anderson Grow, Michele Aucello, Cheryl Boc-Chidester, Ann Cibulskis, Cherie Correll, Irene Cotter, Jan Doerfer, Lauren Everett Finn, Garth Glazier, Susan Ingold, Kim Koehler, David Marks, Rodney Martin, Dylan McBride, Shea O’Brien, Catherine Peet, Natalie Santoro, Judith Shepelak, Susan Thompson, Debra Van Leen, Susan Wink.
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Go Deeper
Explore the exhibition from other avenues:
- Artist interviews with painters Jeff Condon and Susan Jacoby. The sky and clouds are a signature part of Grand Rapids artist Jeff Condon’s oil and pastel paintings. Illinois artist Susan Jacoby’s migration to painting skyscapes didn’t happen overnight, but was a progression that began with painting the landscape. Watch these conversations here. FREE
- Star Lore Historian Mary Stewart Adams tells stories about the night sky, and illuminates the connections between the cosmos and the humans down below. In this video interview, Mary talks about those stories, and why dark skies matter. Watch this conversation here. FREE
- Exhibition Walk + Talk. A conversational discussion of the exhibition with Sarah Bearup-Neal, GAAC Gallery Manager. February 8 and March 8, 1 pm. FREE.
Opening Reception
This juried exhibit opens January 10 with a reception, 5-7 pm in the gallery. Meet the artists. Awards presentation at 5:45 pm.
