The Art of Democracy

October 10 – November 2, 2024

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:

Presented by Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions, this exhibit explores our democracy as a whole in the context of our current political climate, particularly leading up to the presidential election on November 5. The Art of Democracy demonstrates the integral role that artists play in a healthy democracy. The exhibition looks to explore ways that artists and activists are using their voices, working in direct collaboration with communities, and harnessing collective power to move us towards a more just and liberated world. The exhibition will feature the work of living, regional artists, and aims to foster discussion, connection, and contemplation, ultimately demonstrating what a healthy democracy should look like.

Exhibiting artists include: Aaron Henderson, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Ashley Cecil, Black Unicorn Library and Archive Project, Brent Nakamoto, Chris Ivey, etta cetera, Evan Rumble, Justseeds, Lena Chen, Mary Tremonte, Penny Mateer, Susanne Slavick, and Tony Cavalline.

PRESS:

Explore ‘The Art of Democracy’: a Pittsburgh-area exhibit highlighting art’s role in governance — Bill O’Driscoll. WESA, October 17, 2024.

Gallery:

Photos by Chris Uhren and Hannah Colen