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ADVOCATE THROUGH ART

Works from the House of Ruth Maryland, 2009-2010
Enoch Pratt's Central Library @ 400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201
September 18-October 31
Event on October 20, details TBA

This exhibition is designed to create awareness about domestic violence. The artworks, conceived of and made by survivors of abuse in the agency's emergency shelter, address the myriad issues and warning signs connected with abusive relationships.

Accompanying the visual works created by domestic violence survivors is an oral histories project called "What Gives People Power," in which staff, clients, and volunteers from the House of Ruth discuss their definitions of power as it relates to their life experience. The exhibition highlights that individuals can break the cycle of violence by giving voice to this issue.

For more information about Advocate Through Art and the House Of Ruth Maryland visit the website: http://hruth.org/AdvocateArt.asp and for more info about What Gives People Power, visit the blog: http://whatgivespeoplepower.wordpress.com/

THE FOOD NETWORK
Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave Baltimore MD 21224
September 18-October 31
Opening Reception September 18, 5:30-7:30pm



This fall, Baltimore Development Cooperative and friends gathers a caucus of artists, educators, activists, urban planners, gardeners, and chefs to convert the Creative Alliance’s Main Gallery at The Patterson into the headquarters for a celebratory, mobile farmers market – selling food, sharing ideas, and shedding light on the limited availability of fresh, healthy food to most city residents. Alongside a borrowed Arabbers’ cart and one designed and built by BDC are video, photographs, and art activities. The carts and trailers leave the building periodically – sometimes with marching bands in tow – to visit neighborhoods and festivals, with fresh produce and a revolving assortment of activities and information.

Join us for the opening reception on September 18, with fresh food provided by Hampstead Hills Academy, the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, Great Kids Farms, and Woodberry Kitchen.

Also join us for the first Mobile Market in Better Waverly on October 2, 4pm-6pm, for a procession of food and information. After the mobile event, stay for a celebration at 901 ARTs Sculpture Garden (901 Montpelier Ave) at 6pm, and Nana Project's How To Grow A Pickle puppet show at dusk.

FORCE: on the culture of rape

Annex Gallery, 419 E. Oliver St. Unit 2W, Baltimore, MD 21202

October 1, 2010-November 13, 2010

Opening reception October 1, 6pm-9pm

Closing reception and screening/performance, November 12, time TBA

FORCE: on the Culture of Rape is a collection of art, performance, discussion, and critique about unwanted sexual experience. FORCE seeks to promote a critical dialogue about how our attitudes towards gender, sex, power and violence are played out on people's bodies. By presenting these stories and pairing them with provocative imagery, the works challenge viewers to consider how oppressive cycles are perpetuated. While presenting problems, the show also suggests ways to change our situation. To prevent rape, our conversation cannot be one-sided; come to see the show and contribute your voice to this essential but rare conversation.

The show is curated by Rebecca Nagle and Hannah Brancato. Participating artists: Rahne Alexander, Theresa Columbus, Cecelia Condit, Rebecca Di Meo, Dynasty Handbag, Chris Ferrara, Martin Figueroa-Ramirez, Carrie Fucile, the Harrisburg Collective, Ulf Kristiansen, Sarah McCann, Angie Young, New Lens Productions, Robbie Rackliff, PuppeTyranny, and Mason Ross.

FORCE: on the culture of rape will be up from October 2, 2010-November 13, 2010, with an opening reception on October 1 from 6-9pm. Don't miss the premier of DARB TV! A KID'S TV SHOW ABOUT INSECTS!!!!!!!(darb tv is a play about incest) a play birthed by Rebecca Nagle and raised by Natalya Brusilovsky, Monica mirabile, and Sarah Tooley.