Artists: Norman Aragones, Dennis Ariza, Carol Aust, Sheldon Bachus, Debra Bibel, Nathaniel Bice, Janet Bogardus, Gina Borg, Amanda Breese, Belinda Chlouber, Harlan Crowder, Rohan DaCosta, Riti Dhesi, Gene Dominique, Niloufar Farzam, Ana Gadish-Linares, Julie Garner, J. M. Golding, Mundi Gove, Vicki Gunter, Luke Heimbigner, Jenna Hobbs, Christine Huhn, Sandra Kelch, Magnolia Lee, Eric Lendl, Steve Mainini, John McDonald, Kathleen McNutt-Hart, Sheila Metcalf Tobin, Jennifer Riggs, Abel Romero, Xioneida Ruiz, Anthony A. Russell, Artemis Laura Schatzkin, John Sheridan, Eliza Thomas, Toby Tover, Bette Trono, Yana Verba

Jurors: Joyce Gordon and Eric Murphy, Joyce Gordon Gallery

The selection process focused on the literal and obvious backyard references first, of course nature and climate change fit in between. Then in the expressed version we often use, “It happened in our own backyard,” as in being close to us in one capacity or another. Next, we moved further out to the social and political experience of what “happens in our own backyard.”  Other works are more about abstract interpretations of “In My Backyard” in a virtual sense or a place of mental comfort. Ultimately the selections are eclectic, intended to encompass the various interpretations of the theme.

August 18 – September 10, 2022

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 20, 1-4 pm – Juror’s talk 2 pm

Closing Reception: First Friday, September 2, 5-8 pm

Gallery Hours: Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-5 pm & First Friday, Sept 2, 5-8 pm