VISIBILITY: Seeing is Believing
The SMU Women and LGBT Center is proud to announce its collaboration with The Bolton Arts Foundation in presenting the "Visibility: Seeing is Believing" exhibition. The exhibition will be held at the Hughes-Trigg Gallery 1911 (outside the ballroom) in the SMU Student Center and will run from April 17th through April 21st. The "Visibility: Seeing is Believing" exhibition celebrates and highlights local queer artists and designers in various fields of study. This exhibition is intended to support the SMU Women and LGBT Center's Pride programming, with a focus on the importance of visible representation. The exhibition aims to show the value of personal visibility and authenticity. By showcasing the work of these artists, the exhibition hopes to demonstrate to students and other viewers that there are members of their community following their dreams and living their authentic lives. The opening reception for the exhibition will take place on April 17th from 5-7pm. The reception is open to the public and will include light refreshments. The exhibition will be open to the public from 10am-5pm on April 17th,18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st. "We are thrilled to partner with The Bolton Arts Foundation in developing this exhibition for the SMU community," said Matthew Esparza, Coordinator for the SMU Women and LGBT Center. "We believe this exhibition is a valuable and meaningful addition to our Pride programming, and we hope that students and community members alike will come to see and appreciate the diverse talent on display."