It is not enough to dig through the archives and “rediscover” the women who were working within the Abstract Expressionist movement. We need to critically consider the conditions that prevented them from being included in the canon and expand the canon to make room for the artists who don’t fit the mold.

The same pull that draws you to a natural arch is what brings you to ambient music. It comes as no surprise that this music has flourished here in the Ohio Valley. It is the music of deeply thoughtful people, whose minds and bodies have roamed countless hours.

These exhibitions immerse the viewer in imagined ecosystems, reminding us that we are not just spectators of ecology–we are active participants within it.

What makes some violence more highbrow than others? What makes some violence worthy of being displayed in a formal setting and charging admission to gaze upon it? Is it an art critic disregarding portrayals of the common blood and toil of everyday American living? Maybe they see something fanciful and blood-soaked and say, “Now this is a depiction of violence worthy of our halls. This is the real deal.”

What you will encounter at the Loretto artist-in-residence program is a community of elders full of deep curiosity about residents and their work.

A small miracle occurred in 2022 when the drywall was cracked open, and the well-preserved pigment of Wajnarowicz’s painting shone through.