BRIC is set to host a group exhibition titled to hold a we, comprising of fourteen emerging and early-career disabled artists from Sept. 19 through Dec. 22.
The selected artists and collectives are from BRIClab, a multi-disciplinary residency program. The work explores various mediums including drawing, text, sculpture, video, photography, and installation and focus on care, health and healing, memory, grief and intimacy, according to a press release.
“At BRIC, we are committed to showcasing diverse voices and fostering an inclusive creative community. to hold a we exemplifies this commitment by bringing together a remarkable group of disabled artists from our BRIClab residency whose work cultivates a deeper understanding of interconnectedness and accessibility," said Wes Jackson, president of BRIC. "We are proud to support and celebrate their contributions to the cultural landscape.”
The exhibition artists include A. Sef, Alex Dolores Salerno, Brothers Sick (Ezra and Noah Benus), Chinese Artists and Organizers (CAO) Collective 离离草, Cinthya Santos Briones, Dominic Bradley, Finnegan Shannon, Isabella Vargas, Linda Ryan, OlaRonke Akinmowo, Pelenakeke Brown, Steven Anthony Johnson II and Yasi Ghanbari.
The exhibition will span the Main Gallery and the Project Room, with the Project Room acting as a screening room. to hold a we incorporates the following access protocols and resources: large print didactics; social narratives; touch objects; accessible label and artwork height; exhibition seating; open video captioning for all video work in the exhibition; downloadable, screen reader accessible exhibition didactics; and live CART captioning, ASL interpretation, and a sensory friendly, low-stim room and sensory kit during events.
On Dec. 7, BRIC will host a full-day symposium on the experiences, perspectives, and work of disabled artists with hybrid, virtual and in-person programming. The symposium is designed to reflect the identity and purpose of visual arts residency programs—providing a safe and comfortable space for artists invested in creating, experimenting, sharing, learning, reflecting and growing their practice. The programming will prioritize interactive workshops and participatory performances over traditional panel discussions and lectures
to hold a we is on view at BRIC House, at 647 Fulton St. To learn more about the exhibition, visit bricartsmedia.org/exhibition/to-hold-a-we/.
