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#MeToo Show at Ingen Art Gallery

2/19/2018

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FFOYA House is partnering with Ingen Art Gallery and Hope Harbor Sexual Trauma Recovery Center to present the #MeToo Sexual Assault Prevention Month Art Show. Artists are invited to share original art that speaks out against sexual violence. Art submitted should reflect themes of empowerment, recovery, sexual violence and prevention, body image, healing & using your voice. 

The show will open at Ingen Art Gallery (410 E. 10th St. in Bowling Green) for the BG Gallery Hop on March 16, 2018. It will remain on display at Ingen every Thursday (5-8 p.m.) until the closing reception April 19, which will include a #MeToo Story reading. Donations will be collected at all events for Hope Harbor.

Artists are also invited to show their work at an additional event, the Take Back the Night Benefit Show for Hope Harbor at the A-Frame on April 26. 

The events are part of a series of events organized with FFOYA House and sponsored by an Art Meets Activism grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women. Art and writing produced in workshops with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence will also be included in the shows. 

See the complete show guidelines for more details about the art show or email Ingen Art. Other questions about the writing or art workshops, the #MeToo Reading or the Take Back the Night Benefit Show should be directed to FFOYA House.

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"Art is My Voice!" Young Artists Take Over

12/18/2017

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PictureCarissa Barnhouse (5 pieces at top), Madeline Russell (bottom left), and Beatrice Gutierrez (right).
   Artists ages 11 to 16 took over the FFOYA House art gallery in December for the Young Artists "Art is My Voice" Show. The art show was sponsored by a grant from ArtWorks, Inc., and organized in coordination with Art Matters for the BG Gallery Hop on Dec. 1, 2017. Young writers and musicians performed in an open mic showcase during the art show.
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   Fourteen young artists from the region were featured in the show:  Maria Jackson, 12; Hanna Thorp, 16,  Greenwood High School; Madelyn Kirk, 12, Bowling Green Junior High School; Aidan Dillard, 12, Bowling Green Junior High School; Madeline Russell, 16, Barren County High School; Gabriella Nopo, 12, Bowling Green Junior High School; Lily Simpson, 12, Bowling Green Junior High School; Emma Simpson, 14, Bowling Green High School; Emily Mason, 12, Bowling Green Junior High School; Brenya Carr, 13; Carissa Barnhouse, 13, Barnhouse Academy; Beatrice Gutierrez, 11; Daniel Bell, 12; and Emma Bridges, 13. 

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From top to bottom: Madelyn Kirk (1 & 3) Gabriella Nopo Daniel Bell Carissa Barnhouse
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Emma Bridges (left), Madelyn Kirk (3 at top right) and Gabriella Nopo (2 at bottom right and sculpture).
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Hanna Thorp
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Emily Mason
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Lily Simpson (2, at left) and Emma Simpson (5, at right)
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Brenya Carr (left) and Maria Jackson.
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Aidan Dillard
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Daniel Bell
Participants were asked to describe how they use art as their voice. Some of their answers:
  • “I use art as my voice through the depth of what I create. I try to put meaning behind every piece I make; I want the viewer to think about the art they are viewing and form their own meaning around it. Through art, I can convey an emotion, or depict a scene, and through this I use my voice to make my art mean more than what meets the eye, allowing for a unique interpretation for each individual who sees the work.” -- Emma Simpson, 14, Bowling Green High School.
  • “I express my feelings through my art. Whatever my emotion is, there is bound to be a hint of it in my art.” - Gabriella Nopo, 12, Bowling Green Junior High. 
  • “Art is my voice because it speaks for me. It creates an image that tells a person’s character and describes the emotions I feel. I normally go to art when I’m having a difficult time, and I use it to express my emotions through the creativity and level of difficulty in my work of art.” - Madeline Russell, 16, Barren County High School. 
  • “With all the ideas flying around my head, art is sort of a way to make sense of what I’m thinking. And making those ideas into something that I hope looks somewhat decent sort of helps get my thoughts in order. Of course, this method is not 100 percent reliable and sometimes leaves me more confused than before.” Lily Simpson, 12, Bowling Green Junior High School.
  • “I use art to express what I’m thinking. The first and second pieces show gender identity and the fact that anybody is beautiful no matter what skin tone, ethnicity, etc. I’m able to show what I like through the third and fourth photos because it shows I’m fascinated with space and planets like the girl seems to be fascinated with the things in the fourth picture. The third picture shows what I like by showing that I like mountains and learning about people from different backgrounds.” -- Emily Mason, 12, Bowling Green Junior High School. 
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DVAM '17 Showcases Survivors' Art

12/15/2017

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    FFOYA House hosted its second annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Art + Music + Literature show to benefit the Barren River Area Safe Space on Oct. 13, 2017. Wet-Eyed Liars (Bowling Green, KY) and Chew (Atlanta, GA) performed, several writers and poets read their work, and the gallery was open for the BG Gallery Hop. 
    The gallery exhibit featured artwork by area artists Lee Alcott, W. Paul Carter and Amanda Vickous and artisan, Amy Jessup of Neo Peasant Revolution, who makes ecologically sound flannel menstrual pads. The show also featured work produced during the FFOYA House art and writing workshops held in the summer and fall of 2017 in partnership with BRASS and Hope Harbor, Inc. Visual artists Chloe Lee and Courtney Davis worked with writer Amanda J. Crawford to lead the workshops for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and volunteers from all three organizations. The workshops and show were supported by an Art Meets Activism grant from the Kentucky Foundation for Women.
     The artwork as well as writing from the workshops was also featured in an issue of the FFOYA House zine. Be sure to check out the zine here!
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Amanda Vickous, “Broken.” The mannequin represents the physical marks left on us. The black handprints are the visible wounds; the bruises, cuts, burns, etc. The gray handprints represent the people in our lives who know about the abuse and say or do nothing. Finally, the blue handprints represent those people who reach out to heal us: social workers, domestic violence shelters, family, friends, counselors, clergy, etc. The photo next to the mannequin is a self portrait taken after a PTSD induced panic attack due to a traumatic event. The artist wants people to see and understand that not all the marks of abuse and domestic violence are visible.
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W. Paul Carter, “Masks 1,2, & 3." We all wear masks every day. That's what the artist is examining here using the ancient tradition of the death mask and death rituals. The viewer was invited to wear whatever mask calls to them and speak, loudly, their truth.
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Portraits from "Amazing Me" workshop led by artist Chloe Lee & writer Amanda J. Crawford. Participants were asked to visualize moments in their life in which they felt empowered. Then they created self-portraits inspired by those thoughts. From top left: A.J. Crawford, M.A., Ashanti, Ariana Michaela, Chloe Lee, J.C. (See more in zine.)
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Lee Alcott, “Woman Who Talked to Stones.” This photograph captures a theme of transition, survival, and power. The artist's work with battered women for over 30 years, as an art therapist and an administrator developed a discourse on creativity, imagery, healing and resiliency. When voices are silenced, bodies are broken, memory is lost, and one’s spirit is twisted and splintered, transitional objects become treasures.
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"Lifecycle" and "Healing Mandala," small murals for BRASS by FFOYA House volunteers: Meranda Caswell, Alayna Milby, A.J. Crawford, M.A., and Ariana Michaela.
"Finding Beauty," large murals for BRASS created by artist Courtney Davis and painted during a FFOYA House workshop by Demetria D. France, Connie K. Kingrey-Knapp, Ke-Ke, NK, Pattycake, Jessica Hodge, M.K., Denise Merriweather, M.L.G., Amanda Duggar, Zoe, and Courtney Davis. 
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Call for Art: Young Artist Show

11/9/2017

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FFOYA House is seeking young visual artists, writers and musicians interested in sharing their work as part of our "Art is Our Voice!" Young Artist BG Gallery Hop Show Dec. 1, sponsored by Artworks Inc. Participants should be between the ages of 12 and 19 years old and attend a middle or high school in the region. 

Visual art: The art show is open to work in any medium, and artists may submit as many pieces as they want. Artists interested in showing their work, should send a photo to ffoyahouse@gmail.com with "Young Artists" in the subject line and the following information: name, age, school, materials used, and a few sentences about how you use art as your voice. Send email with photos no later than Sunday, Nov. 26. All artwork must be finished and delivered to FFOYA House by Wednesday, Nov. 29. 

Poets/writers: There will be a poetry and prose reading during the Dec. 1 event, hosted by professional writers. Students may read any original work of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction or other hybrid genre. Writers interested in sharing their work can email ffoyahouse@gmail.com with "Young Poets" in the subject line to sign up. There will be an open mic reading during the event to sign up the night of the reading as well, if time is available. 

Musicians: Singer-songwriters interested in performing at the event should email ffoyahouse@gmail.com with "Young Musicians" in the subject line. Include a link to a recording or video of your music in the email. 


This event is part of the official BG Gallery Hop. It is family friendly, open to people of all ages and free to attend. Doors open at 5 p.m. for the art show reception and close at 9 p.m. The poetry/prose readings and other performances will start at 6 p.m. Facebook invite here: https://www.facebook.com/events/158349668232054

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Call for Art: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2017 Benefitting BRASS Shelter

9/12/2017

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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCT. 7!!!!
FFOYA House is seeking visual artists and writers interested in sharing their work as part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The work will be showcased during the DVAM 2017 art+literature+music show on Oct. 13 for the BG Gallery Hop to raise food and personal care donations for the Barren River Area Safe Space (BRASS), the regional domestic violence shelter. 

Artists' work should relate to the theme of domestic violence awareness month -- “mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who have survived, and connecting those who work to end violence” – and related ideas such as empowerment, healing, recovery, self-reliance, independence and healthy families. To be considered for the show, please email ffoyahouse@gmail.com with "DVAM Art" in the subject line no later than Oct. 7.  Send jpg images of completed work or work in progress along with the following information: name, medium/materials, size, price or NFS, whether prints are available, special hanging/display instructions and a description of how the work relates to the theme. FFOYA House seeks to help working class artists make a living from their work, so we welcome artists to make and sell prints or other items to sell along with the original work. Art must be ready to be displayed by Oct. 10 and available to remain on display for the rest of the month. 

Writers interested in sharing their poetry or prose during the literary reading on Oct. 13 should send a note of interest to
ffoyahouse@gmail.com with DVAM Lit in the subject line. While we encourage writers to share work related to the theme during the reading, all original work is welcome as part of the reading. 

The gallery show will also include visual art produced by survivors in FFOYA House workshops with BRASS and Hope Harbor Inc. Two bands, Chew of Atlanta and Wet Eyed Liars, will play on the porch at 8 p.m. as part of the show. 

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Out of this World: Solar Eclipse & Astronomical Art Show

9/12/2017

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"Wonderland" installation by Beth Reitmeyer at FFOYA House on Aug. 4.
Thirteen artists and artisans displayed work at FFOYA House during the month of August in celebration of Bowling Green's position on the path of totality for the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017.

The work in the gallery ranged from paintings, collages and digital prints to found wood art, resin jewelry and solar-themed cloth menstrual pads. 

​Artist Beth Reitmeyer presented her glowing planet installation, "Wonderland," in the front yard for the BG Gallery Hop on Aug. 4. 

Artists featured in the gallery show were Ariana Michaela, Emily Lobb Hendricksen, Tatum Bratcher, Kalee Aeschliman, Jacob Hill, Meranda Caswell, Alayna Milby, Jordan Bodenhamer, Annie Smith, Chloe Lee and Suzanne Menck. Amy Jessup of Neo Peasant Revolution displayed and sold her solar-themed eco-pads. Most artists displayed multiple pieces. Samples from the collection are below. 
Suzanne Menck
Annie Smith
Jacob Hill
Alayna Milby
Ariana Michaela
Jordan Bodenhamer
Emily Lobb Hendricksen
Tatum Bratcher
Meranda Caswell
Chloe Lee
KaLee Aeschliman
Neo Peasant Revolution
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Call for Art: Solar Eclipse & Astronomical Art Show

7/6/2017

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Bowling Green will experience a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017. In celebration, the FFOYA House Art Gallery will display an art show for the month of August on the theme of the solar eclipse and all things astronomical, astrological, galactic, solar and lunar.

We are seeking visual artists to participate in the art show, which will open with a reception and a literary reading during the BG Gallery Hop on Aug. 4, 2017, from 5 to 9 p.m. The show will continue throughout the month of August and will be on display during all FFOYA House events.

The theme is open for interpretation. All mediums and styles are welcome. We encourage experimental and multimedia work and installations. To be considered for the show, please email ffoyahouse@gmail.com with Solar Eclipse Art in the subject line no later than July 20. Send jpg images of completed work or work in progress along with the following information: name, medium/materials, size, price or NFS, whether prints are available, special hanging/display instructions and a description of how the work relates to the theme. FFOYA House seeks to help working class artists make a living from their work, so we welcome artists to make and sell prints or other items to sell along with the original work. Art must be ready to be displayed by July 26. 
 
FFOYA House will be holding a literary reading along with the art opening during the BG Gallery Hop event on Aug. 4. Poets and writers interested in participating should email a note of interest with "August literary reading" in the subject line. While encouraged to explore the theme, writers are welcome to share any original work during the reading.

We are also seeking businesses and local organizations to partner with us as sponsors of the show and future  BG Gallery Hop events at FFOYA House. Email ffoyahouse@gmail.com.

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Black Lives Matter Takes Over! June Gallery Hop

7/5/2017

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Bowling Green Black Lives Matter took over the FFOYA House gallery for the June 2 BG Gallery Hop with an art show and a literary reading. The theme of the show was “Black Lives Matter,” with work that reflected the experience of people of color and celebrated their bodies, minds and souls. Members of BG Black Lives Matter chapter partnered with the FFOYA House gallery committee to organize the show and curate the exhibit.

Five artists displayed work on the theme and several writers read their work during an open mic poetry/literary reading during the Gallery Hop event.

​Visual artists who participated in the gallery show were Domici, Malik Reece, Alice Gatewood Waddell, Bryson Martinez ("BSTRO") and Ariana Michaela. 

Ariana Michaela

"The Others" series is a representation of the feelings of alienation that individuals of mixed race commonly express. Although feelings of "belonging to no determinable group" and having perspectives of "both sides" cause anxiety, confusion and depression for many, this view of the world is valuable and allows us to see a bigger picture in terms of racial issues. 

Alice Gatewood Waddell

  This body of work is the beginning of a series of paintings that will attempt to illustrate a timeline of injustice treatment of BLACK people over and over again as we move along in history to date. Paintings in progress and future works will demonstrate the transition of racial terrorism in a new form…mass incarceration……..shootings by police officers and play cops (George Zimmerman) that are not held accountable or fully investigated, leading to no convictions.    Hopefully, this body of work will cause one to look further into the systemic issues that have plagued Black people over a course of time and connect the lines from generation to generation.


Domici

"Wildfire."
"Misunderstood."

Malik Reece

“The Student." A young black student learns history.
“Black Love." How the white society don’t want you to speak on black love.
Untitled. Black graduating and not wanting them to speak on it.
“Make America Great Again." The mindset black people are still in slavery.

Bryson Martinez "BSTRO"

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BSTRO is a 27-year-old incarcerated artist and recovering heroin addict who learned graffiti in Austin before serving time in Texas and Kentucky. All of BSTRO's art for this show was done between November 2014 and the date of the show, while the artist was incarcerated in Warren County jail across Kentucky Street. He said: "These pieces are an expression of my addiction and emotion, created from my addiction and my emotion for losing my loved one to an overdose and gaining anger from my mistakes." 
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Take Back the Night! Eleven Artists in Sexual Assault Prevention Month Show

4/19/2017

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​Eleven artists shared work in a variety of mediums for the second annual Sexual Assault Prevention Month Art show at FFOYA House.

The show opened along with a literary reading for the March 17 BG Gallery Hop and will be showcased for the Take Back the Night Art & Music Benefit Show for Hope Harbor Sexual Trauma Recovery Center on Thursday, April 20.

The artists submitted work relating to SAPM "Use Your Voice" theme: sexual violence and prevention, body image, healing, recovery, empowerment and speaking out. 

Artists featured in the gallery are Hannah Johnston, Teresa Christmas, Chloe Lee, Courtney Davis, Suzanne Menck, Emily Lobb Hendrickson, Meranda Caswell, Shai Riney, Kelly Rosen, Mark Whitley and Victoria Layne.  

Most work is for sale. Contact FFOYA House for artist contact info. 
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Teresa Christmas, "The Rape of Daphne."
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Mark Whitley, "She."
Chloe Lee, "On Fire."
Hannah Johnston, "Damaged Goods."
Kelly Rosen, "Incessant"
Courtney Davis, "You're a Real Doll."
Victoria Layne, "It Was a Monday."
Shai Riney, "Honey Locust Horror."
Emily Lobb Hendricksen, "Resistance."
Suzanne Menck, "Out of the Darkness."
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Meranda Caswell, "The Female Form."
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Call for Art: Black Lives Matter & the POC experience

4/14/2017

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​​Bowling Green Black Lives Matter is taking over the FFOYA House gallery for the June 2 BG Gallery Hop. We are seeking visual artists working in any medium on the theme of “Black Lives Matter.” We are looking for work that reflects the experience of people of color and that celebrates their bodies, minds and souls. 
 
To be considered for the show, please email ffoyahouse@gmail.com with BLM Art in the subject line no later than May 10. Send jpg images of completed work or work in progress along with the following information: name, medium/materials, size, price or NFS, whether prints are available, special hanging/display instructions and a description of how the work relates to the theme. Preference will be given to artists of color, so please specify, and note if you would be willing to donate a portion of the sales price or the sale of prints to BLM. FFOYA House seeks to support working class artists and help them make a living from their work, so we encourage artists to make and sell prints along with the display of original work.
 
We will be holding a literary reading along with the BG Gallery Hop on June 2. Poets and writers interested in participating should email a note of interest with "BLM literary reading" in the subject line.
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