Chemeketa Community Presents Alert & Attuned: Attending to Our Climate Emergency
Exhibit of work by an international collaboration of artists in response to the climate crisis
Salem, Ore., November 8, 2024 — Chemeketa Community College’s Gretchen Schuette Gallery is proud to present Alert & Attuned: Attending to Our Climate Emergency, an exhibit showcasing the work of an international group of artists committed to addressing the global climate crisis. The exhibit will be on display from February 18 through March 14, 2025, with an opening reception on Wednesday, February 19, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is closed on weekends.
This unique exhibition brings together recent works by artists who have been collaborating for years under the mentorship of renowned art duo Rose Shakinovsky and Claire Gavronsky, also known as rosenclaire.The exhibit features digital art, video, sculpture, paintings, drawings, and instructional art by Adie Russell, ai 43368, Amanda Engels, Amey Mathews, Briele Hansen, Bridget Rountree, Cathrine Raben Davison, Coral Woodbury, Dana Dirker, Diane Jacobs, Fletcher Boote, Haley Mellin, Jana Harper, Jessica Houston,Katie Roberts, Kiran Chandra, Kirsten Stromberg, Laura Mack, Lisa Knoop, Marcia Teusink, Melissa Morris, Nicola Bailey, Regan Wheat, Sarah McDowell, Tanya Gill, Tereza Swanda, Tracy Grubbs, and Tracie Lee, with curators Laura Mack, Tereza Swanda, Dana Dirker, and Amey Mathews. The exhibit aims to address the urgent need for environmental consciousness and action. Through a range of artistic expressions, the show reflects on the interconnected survival of our planet and its inhabitants. Some works in the exhibit confront the viewer with the stark realities of the climate emergency, while others offer pathways toward healing and encourage a shift in perspective as a way forward. The title, Alert & Attuned, embodies this dual approach of awareness and active engagement.
“In the spirit of collective perspectives and respect for our ancestors, these artistic expressions are interdependent rather than individualistic,” say the curators. “We have developed this exhibit in partnership with our planet, carefully considering carbon impact factors such as shipping, printing or recreating certain works onsite, and post-exhibit waste reduction. These choices support sustainability while organizing contributions from national and international artists.”
The exhibit also offers a unique educational component, connecting contemporary pieces to their art historical roots. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the movements and artists that have inspired and influenced the featured works, enriching the experience and fostering a deeper understanding of the art’s relevance to our current environmental challenges.
Gallery website: https://www.chemeketa.edu/programs-classes/program-finder/art/gretchen-schuette-art-gallery/