UPCOMING EVENTS
Our Fire is Stronger Than Your Bombs:
A Special 2-day Pop-Up Exhibition of War Posters by Contemporary Ukrainian Illustrators
Sponsored by the J. Sherwood McGinnis Jr. War, Peace, and Justice Project and Carlisle Arts Learning Center:
FREE Exhibit Open to the Public: Friday, August 22, 10am-5pm and Saturday, August 23, 10am-3pm
In honor of Ukrainian Independence Day on August 24th, this exhibit commemorates over three years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and draws attention to the war raging in the heart of Europe. It is a retrospective of the war through artworks by nine Ukrainian illustrators, most of whom live and work in Ukraine — sometimes with no power, water, cell signal, or Internet connection. Many of them have long been collaborating with global media, in particular, New Yorker, the Atlantic, Zeit, Adweek, and other outlets. The 10 posters on display have been created by 9 emerging and well-established illustrators since the beginning of the full-scale invasion: Viewing their artwork illuminates the struggle of the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression and the ongoing sacrifices being made daily by Ukrainians to defend their homeland. Peace with justice for Ukraine!
Save the Date for this year’s mARTini!
Stay tuned- tickets will be available soon!
In the G.B. Stuart Gallery
Elevate: Honoring the Ordinary
This exhibit features Scott Meier and Becky McDonah, two artists who take ordinary subjects and elevate them to the extraordinary. Scott Meier is a portraiture artist utilizing an old-world, Renaissance-esque style. Becky McDonah is a metalsmith who creates intricate reliquaries that hold everyday objects instead of glorified items. Both Meier and McDonah put into question how we decide what has meaning in the world and in our lives.
In the Upstairs Gallery
Wild Elegance
This retrospective exhibit displays photographs and natural abstracts by the late Anne Cherry. Her works combine antithetical ideas harmoniously due to her adventurous and creative spirit. Anne was a beloved member of the Carlisle arts community and an active member at many arts organizations in the area including CALC.