The exhibition will be displayed in conjunction with the production of “Fun Home”, a  collaboration of Ellipse Theatre Community, Little Town Theatre and Musical Impression  Studios. The musical chronicles the author’s coming out/coming-of-age journey. Which includes discovering her family dynamics and the mysteries surrounding her father’s  closeted homosexuality.  

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Additional programming for this event include talk back sessions, panel discussions, artist reception/ talk, a Youth Open Mic and interactive workshops in schools and libraries. Most events will take  place at Open Space Event Studios in Bend, OR. More information about these events can be found here.

 

Art Exhibition Mission

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To inspire and display original art from members of our local LGBTQ2IA+ community and encourages historically underrepresented individuals to participate.

When considering the theme Contours: A Personal Geography, think about how your own environment and complex landscape transformed your existence? How do you visualize your own contours? How has your personal geography affected your desire to express yourself through visual art? 

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Fun Home Musical and Book links you may wish to explore:
https://colectivotijeras.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/fun_home.pdf
https://readgraphicnovels.blogspot.com/2016/09/read-fun-home-family-tragicomic-chapter-1-page-1.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTE1K1FRslM       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQow9ps7WLw

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/nov/05/alison-bechdel-interview-cartoonist-fun-home

https://www.npr.org/2015/04/16/400095882/broadway-passes-the-bechdel-test-with-fun-home

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Art Exhibition Important Dates: 

June 14-25, 2023: Dates of Exhibition 

Location of Exhibition: Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave. Bend, OR

Friday, May 19, 2023: Artwork Submission for selection received on or before this date. 

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023: Artwork selection and notification email will be sent out to artists whose  works have been chosen for the exhibition.

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Sunday, June 11, 2023 (1:00-3:00 p.m.): Artwork due to Open Space Event Studios. 

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023, (5:30-9:00 p.m.): Art Exhibition and Show Grand Opening. Refreshments  and appetizers will be served. 

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Friday, June 16, 2023 (5:30-9:00): Artist Reception/Talk and Musical.  

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Sunday, June 25, 2023 (1:00-3:00 p.m.): Artwork pickup at Open Space Event Studios.

 

General Rules and Specifications: 

 

Original works created by the artist. 

All works signed on front or back of work or where appropriate and ready to display. Assistance will be available to accommodate various methods of presentation.

Artworks can be for sale and any sales are the responsibility of the artist.There will be artist contact information tags displayed with each work. 

All mediums of art that can be displayed on a wall or pedestals will be considered with the exception of video (*exhibition space is unable to accommodate this medium).

 

Electronic Submissions

(can text or email information - see contact info below)

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• Take a good quality image of your work (cellphone images are fine) 

• Scan/photograph the submission form or text/email information directly. 

• 541-588-0137 or m.lindblom@michellelindblom.com 

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Mail in submissions: Send an actual photograph/printout of your work along with the submission form  to: 

 

Michelle Lindblom 

3040 NW Canyon Springs Place 

Bend, OR 97703 

 

Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, email, call or text 541-588-0137.

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