Chrysalis 2013: Transformation and Growth - First Manitoba Juried Deaf Art Show
The first Manitoba Juried Deaf Art show was hosted by Terry Lacosse—the owner of Lacosse Gallery—and MCSD. Thirteen visual artists exhibited their work: 24 pieces ranging from pencil drawings, photography, paintings, ceramics to prints. Judges were Heather Bishop and Deborah Cardaci.
Two ASL interpreters were present to facilitate communication between Deaf and non-deaf attendees. Storyteller Christine Mitchell was present to express her experiences, and Joanna Hawkins’s performance was played on a laptop for all to watch.
Opening night was a huge success: approximately 150 people attended, with a mix of hearing and Deaf patrons.
Participating Artists
All artists are from Winnipeg / Manitoba unless otherwise noted.
Painters:
- Campion Bourque
- Coleen Turner (Calgary, AB)
Photographers:
- Jocelynn Johnson
- Judyta Szacilowski
- Vanecia Austria
- Michael Austria
- Dana Zimmer
Pencil drawing artists:
- Jessica Szacilowski
- Denise Watson-Jarigen
- Joshua Lacosse (California)
Print/Collage artist:
- Alice Crawford
Ceramic artist:
- Brenda Roznowski
Bead artist:
- Jocelyn Schroeder
Performers:
- Christine Mitchell
- Joanna Hawkins
