Friday, January 1, 6pm, The Vanderelli Room, 218 McDowell St.

The pandemic has put a halt to the noise, allowing me to not only see, but to have the time to reflect.

Racism, sexism and classism stare me directly in the eyes.

So much hatred, deception and greed still exist in this country.

I was forced to memorize their rhetoric through history lessons and parables, forced to pledge allegiance to a country that clearly puts profit before people.

I grieve at the sight of this country’s flag and yet, I am proud to be an artist living in this country, surrounded by beautifully fragile hearts and fierce souls, and with these great minds at my side.

We rise.

• Alicia Jean Vanderelli

Artists include: April Sunami, Sister Thoma Swanson, Gaye Reissland, Stephanie Rond, Olivia Barney, Robert Tavani, Daniel Rona, Felicia DeRosa, Lisa Mclymont, Bob Starker, Duarte Brown, Gabe Michael Kenny, Patrick Vincent, Marcus Blackwell, Lynda McClanahan, Brock Perkins, Aimee Wissman, Michael Halliday, Ashley Pierce, Dan Gerdeman, Paisha Thomas, and Cat Sheridan.

This exhibition will be open 1-1-2021 to 3-19-2021.

Hosted by The Vanderelli Room.