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Shift

On view Thursday, July 21st- Sunday, September 11th
Artist Reception Thursday, July 21, 5:30-7:30
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Curators' Notes - Mary Dondero
The central focus of Bristol Art Museum’s exhibit Shift is to uncover the many ways that we all create associations and arbitrary meaning to symbols, imagery, and words. We often assume that objects and images have a fixed meaning, the artwork in this exhibit challenges this notion.

Viewers will be prompted to reconsider the meaning or value of common objects; for instance, if a handgun is encrusted with mussel shells how does that change this symbol of power? Also included are works that could shift our opinions about commonly held beliefs, which in turn could create cultural change. As an example, is it possible for Rhode Island’s Victory Day to be transformed into a different celebration? 
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​Featured Artists
  • Boris Bally
  • Brett Day Windham
  • Kate Gilbert
  • Lois Harada
  • Matthew Kemp
  • Thomas Spencer Ladd
  • Scott Lapham
  • Lisa Lowenstein
  • Kerianne Quick
  • JP Terlizzi
  • William Van Beckum
  • BLM - The Board of Directors of the Bristol Art Museum mourn the senseless death of George Floyd and all the victims of racial injustice. The Board actively supports efforts to bridge racial disparities, to reject racism, and to work toward making Bristol a much more culturally rich and inclusive community through the arts. The Board believes art fosters learning, contemplation, and critical discourse; it recognizes positive change is achieved through active engagement with the town and residents. Change happens when communities work together to achieve common goals. Therefore, Bristol Art Museum is committed to developing exhibits and programs around equity, respect, and compassion. These are the organization's guiding principles and touchstones for moving forward. 
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  • Home
    • Black History Month 2023 Jean-Michel Basquiat
    • About BAM
    • Location, Hours, & Admission
  • Exhibits
    • Main Galleries >
      • Proof
      • Tensions: New Directions in Fiber Art
      • A Small Point of Land
      • 19 on Paper
      • Past Exhibitions
    • Galleries @ Rogers Free Library >
      • Ocean State of Mind
      • ARTiculate
    • Permanent Collection
  • In the News
  • Classes & Workshops
    • BAM Classes
    • Botanical Drawing and Watercolor Painting
    • Beginner-Intermediate Acrylics
    • The Art of the iPhone
    • Painting the Light in Watercolor with Paul George
    • Beginner Rug Hooking
    • Introduction to Redwork Embroidery
    • Abstracting Reality
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