Animal House

June 16–August 12, 2023
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 22, 2023, 5:30–8 pm
Art In Focus - Curators Talk: Monday, June 26, 10am
Animal Stories - Slideshow Night: Thursday, July 13, 7pm
Call of the Wild - Artist Gallery Walk: Thursday, August 3, 7pm

Animals have appeared in art since the beginning of art history; frequently, they were used to help convey a story and represented as symbols of deeper allegorical meanings. Alongside each species' unique beauty, we have learned much more about our animal friends: they are loving, intelligent, expressive, and playful. They are also industrious, lethal, powerful helpers, workers, congregants, couples, and parents. Does that sound like anyone you know? This knowledge brings more dimension to animals as subject matter in art.

 Animals bring joy to our lives as companions and members of our families living in our homes. Many live so we can eat. Even still today, animals work alongside us, doing the heavy lifting. The more we learn about animals, the more we learn about ourselves.