Giving voice to a demographic that is widely ignored, the Haggus Society presents B*tch Fest, an art festival dedicated to the politic of being a woman. Specifically the re-emerging and mature feminist artist.
“…because there is no institutional support for us. Because we have not lost our edge. Because there is no place for us … We are not invisible.”
The exhibition runs from March 1 through 19th featuring the works of 28 artists from around the hood and around the globe.
Opening reception Saturday, March 2, from 6 until 10 p.m.
Featuring the works of:
Donna Angers
Bernadette Vielbig
Carrie Scozzaro
Ellen Wetmore
Emily Scheffler
Jennifer Weigel
Kathryn Hratko
Karen Joy
Lili Cohen
Lodiza Lepore
Lori Pond
Loryn Spangler-Jones
Marko Alastalo & Aino Eskelinen
Melody Brown
Mildred Rivera
Nancy Lawrence
Nina Koumachian Ehlig
Penny Perkins
Rebekah Waites
Rhonda Weppler
Robyn Alatorre
Stella Padnos-Shea
Sven Frokjaer-Jensen
Tamara Stazer-Meltzer
Terri Lloyd
Tusia Dabowska
Valerie Graham
**The Haggus Society recognizes that many women will be offended by the use of the word bitch. We feel, that in order to change a culture, one must claim ownership the language. The Haggus Society claims the word bitch among other terms of empowerment.
Hours
Tuesday – Thursday 11AM – 5PM or by appt.
http://www.thehaggussociety.org/
info@thehaggussociety.org
Upstairs At The Market Gallery is located at:
1057 S San Pedro St # 201, Los Angeles, CA 90015
The Haggus Society is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the purposes of The Haggus Society must be made payable to Fractured Atlas and are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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