Congrats to the Juror Award Recipients!

Inspired Hope, K. Beausoleil

At the Opening Reception of The Bias Inside Us, a Smithsonian exhibit, four artists were chosen to receive a monetary juror award. The exhibition emerged from a public call for art and was curated by acclaimed mixed-media artist Bryant Small, with installation led by Jenn Hampton of Parlor Gallery. Together, they’ve transformed the Main Gallery into a vibrant conversation on identity, inclusion, and the biases that shape our communities.

Congratulations to the Juror Award Winners:

1. Gwenn Seemel, The Original Cowboy

2. Jill Alexander, The Mind's Mirror

3. Kathleen Beausoleil, Inspired Hope

4. Linda Friedman Schmidt, Fault Line

Special recognition to our Honorable Mentions:

• Nupur Nishith, Dheeya (The Girl Child)

• Maria Estrela, What Are You Doing With Us America?

• Alexandra Alvarez, Sacred Yopo

• Shin Young An, Women In History

• Tolu Olasoji, Grey Pride

The exhibit is open now through September 7th, and is a perfect opportunity to see world-class art alongside the voices and visions of our local creative community!