Statement from 440 Gallery:
Creativity and innovation vie for space at 440 Gallery during the 19th Annual Small Works Show, a winter favorite of gallery followers and art collectors alike. Grace R. Freedman, Ph.D., our juror for this show, thoughtfully curated a collection of 83 works that were chosen from over 575 artists who submitted pieces as part of a national call-for-art this fall. Measuring no more than 12 inches in all dimensions, each artwork showcases the idea that size does indeed matter! Included in the exhibit are works of classic as well as non-traditional painting and sculpture, photography and digital works, and more than a few unexpected surprises.
Several awards will be presented to artists participating in the show, including the Jim Manwell Memorial Award, selected by the artist-members of the gallery; the People's Choice Award, voted on by the gallery's visitors; and the Juror's Choice Award, chosen by Freedman.
“My vision for this show was to select fine artwork that highlighted the many ways that artists approach a small-size format,” explains Freedman. “I was so excited to see the breadth of creativity in this year’s submissions. The artwork represented a wide range of diverse materials and styles – paintings (figurative and abstract), drawings, collage, textile work, sculpture and mixed media. While my job as juror was challenging, this makes for a very robust show of small works that are vibrant, interesting and affordable for art collectors.”
EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Jo-Ann M. Acey, Natale Adgnot, Joann Amitrano, Lisa Baird, Ayako Bando, Melanie Banks, Daniel Baxter, Allan Bealy, Jocelyn Benford, Shweta Bist, Lesley Bodzy, Alexandra Brodsky, Christopher Brunt, Clare Burson, Kimberly Bush, Elizabeth Caputo, Kate Chassner, Yin Tin (Miki) Chen, Fiona Clark, Lynn Cole, Tonia Cowan, Cori Crumrine, Karen Cuchel, Craig Cully, Patricia Dattoma, Mary Elmer-DeWitt, Steve Ettlinger, Cara Fischer, Alana Frances, Karen Gibbons, Susan Greenstein, Laura Haas, Sharon Harper, Clarissa Herman, Kim Hopson, Sarah J. Hull, Jeong Hur, Richard Hutter, Julian Johnson, Lindsey Jones, Ravi Kael, Hongbin Kim, Lindsey Kiser, Lisa Krannichfeld, Emily Leatherman, Sandra Lippmann, Jill London, John Manno, CJ Mazzalupo, Caroline McAuliffe, Gail Meyers, Lai Montesca, Amy Morken, Susan Newmark, Lisie S. Orjuela, Catherine Orrok, Dara Oshin, Nami Oshiro, Janet Pedersen, Lotte Petricone, Becky Plattus, Julian Raheb, Hannah Robinett, Nickolas Roblee-Strauss, David Rockwell, Robin Roi, Steph Romeo, Jocelyn Russell, Jennifer Saftler, Erik Schurink, Christopher Skura, Steven Solomon, Shira Toren, Sara Torgison, Linda Turner, Juliette Vaissiere, Nanette Villanueva, Robert Weiss, Chris Weller, Debbie White, Amanda Witucki, Nancy Wynn, Ella Yang
ABOUT THE CURATOR
We are thrilled to have Grace R. Freedman, Ph.D., as our 2023 juror. Founder of Why Not Art, Freedman's projects celebrate the vitality of the Brooklyn arts community by presenting interdisciplinary art shows in alternative spaces. Freedman has served as guest curator for shows at the Old Stone House, created pop-up installations for the Atlantic Art Walk, and hosted four fundraising art exhibits under Why Not Art's Artistic Philanthropy program, benefiting CHiPs, Beam Center and Dancewave.
A Brooklyn resident and community advocate for over 25 years, Freedman brings her in-depth experience in nonprofit fundraising, youth-centered arts programming, community building, and fostering collaboration among diverse groups to help create these inclusive and dynamic experiences at Why Not Art.
