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Artist Talk with 64th Parallel Guest Juror, Liz Maugans
September 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
LOCATION: The Blue Room in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 99701, on the 3rd floor of the Alaska Centennial for the Arts Center
Fairbanks Arts Association is proud to host Liz Maugans (Bay Villiage, Ohion, the guest juror for this year’s 38th Annual 64th Parallel Exhibition! Liz will provide an overview of her life as an artist, curator, teacher, activist and community organizer and the bridge between her own studio practice and the greater community. She will go over a series of projects she has worked on and is currently working on.
“I have been fortunate to be a part of what has contributed to the Northeast Ohio’s cultural ecosystem, from creating opportunities for emerging artists to influencing arts policy and community engagement,” says Liz.
Liz Maugans lives in Bay Village, Ohio and is the Director of YARDS Projects and Curator of the Dalad Collection at Worthington Yards in Cleveland’s Warehouse District. She co-founded Art EverySpace, a women-owned business that supports local artists in Northeast Ohio communities. Liz is also a co-founder and former Executive Director of Zygote Press, a Cleveland-based non-profit printmaking studio. She established the Collective Arts Network, which promotes Northeast Ohio artists and organizations through a journal and arts consortium. Additionally, Liz founded the Artist Trust (now The Cleveland Artist Registry), a platform connecting Cuyahoga County artists with the community. An advocate for artists, she has consulted on various community and business initiatives while continuing her own artistic practice. Liz is represented by Hedge Gallery.
Liz Maugans Artist Statement
“I’m a starter, and like sourdough yeast, I’m drawn to moments of challenge where I can invest in ideas and create a new “culture” of problem-solving that tackles tough issues. My focus is on building collaborative environments where people can engage deeply with ideas and contribute to a shared process. As a co-founder of Zygote Press and other collective art spaces, I’ve helped establish community-driven print shops that serve as incubators for democratic engagement.
“My work revolves around connecting with the public through material culture and neighborhood development. This includes community organizing, creative programming for youth, publishing, and advocacy through print. I believe that everyone has creative potential, and I work to harness and integrate individual skills into collaborative efforts, leading to innovative solutions that are often unattainable when working alone.
A significant aspect of my work is fostering participatory and empathetic citizen action. My studio practice complements this community engagement by exploring personal and familial themes through art. I draw inspiration from vernacular phrases and stories, using them to delve into themes of compassion, distrust, and resilience….” –Liz Maugans
A significant aspect of my work is fostering participatory and empathetic citizen action. My studio practice complements this community engagement by exploring personal and familial themes through art. I draw inspiration from vernacular phrases and stories, using them to delve into themes of compassion, distrust, and resilience….” –Liz Maugans
…. To read more from the artist visit our website at Fairbanksarts.org
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.