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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Erin Holscher Almazan: What These Arms Hold
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Erin Holscher Almazan. In these gestural oil paintings\, Holscher Almazan examines the physical and emotional changes that naturally occur between a mother and her children\, while reckoning with the fact that as her sons grow older\, they also become more independent. In this series\, she navigates this emotional space of attachment and detachment\, of holding and letting go\, through the use of color with an emphasis on hands and touch. \nErin Holscher Almazan is a Professor of Drawing and Printmaking at the University of Dayton. A native of North Dakota\, she received a BFA in Fine Arts from Minnesota State University Moorhead and an MFA from Rochester Institute of Technology. She resides in Dayton with her husband and two sons. In conjunction with the exhibition\, a selection of prints by the artist will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-erin-holscher-almazan-what-these-arms-hold/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Community,Free Events,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Christine Gaffney: Well-Balanced
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a solo exhibition of the work of interdisciplinary artist Christine Gaffney. Her sculpture and videos act as intimate self-portraits and reflections on her psyche and the dualities of female identities. Gaffney portrays the dichotomy of what we present to the public versus what we keep to ourselves\, often employing her own body as a sculptural object to express agency and to collapse the relationship between object and maker. \nGaffney is an interdisciplinary artist from Dayton\, Ohio. She holds an MFA from California Institute of the Arts where she studied Art and Technology and Integrated Media. Gaffney also studied Fine Art at Pratt Institute and the Columbus College of Art and Design. She earned a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Her practice embraces ideas around body image\, body politics\, feminism\, and disability justice.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-christine-gaffney-well-balanced/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Community,Free Events,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Navigating Change with Courage
DESCRIPTION:The Dayton Woman’s Club invites you to the inaugural evening of our new Woman Matters Speaker Series\, created to empower and uplift women of all ages through meaningful conversations and practical wisdom. \nOur first event\, Navigating Change with Courage\, features the acclaimed authors of Widows Among Us. Known as Three Widows\, these inspiring women share heartfelt lessons on healing\, navigating life’s unexpected turns\, and rediscovering joy. Through humor\, honesty\, and heart\, they offer valuable life lessons for women navigating change\, supporting others\, or seeking strength in uncertain times. \nTheir personal journeys through grief and growth have touched lives across the country. \nThey’ll share: \n\n\nEncouragement for women in any season of transition \n\n\nReal-world stories with relatable insights \n\n\nGracefully navigating life transitions \n\n\nBuilding resilience and rediscovering joy \n\n\nReal-world tools for moving forward \n\n\nGrief\, healing\, and emotional strength \n\n\nWhether you’re facing change\, supporting someone who is\, or simply curious to hear powerful\, authentic stories\, this evening will leave you inspired and better equipped for the road ahead. \nReserve your seat today – space is limited! \nAdmission: $15 per person\nOptional boxed dinners available for $15 \nAbout the Speakers\nKaren Justice\, Rebecca LaChance\, and Karen Smith-Racicot—the voices behind Three Widows—bring a wealth of personal experience\, professional insight\, and heartfelt storytelling to the stage. \nEach woman faced the profound loss of a spouse and chose to turn her grief into growth. Drawing from careers in healthcare\, coaching\, nonprofit leadership\, and education\, they offer a multidimensional perspective on resilience and reinvention. \nTheir award-winning book\, Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights\, has been praised for its honesty\, hope\, and practical guidance. Together\, they share not just what they’ve learned—but how they’ve lived it—with humor\, compassion\, and strength.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/navigating-change-with-courage/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Author Visits,Book Discussions,Community,Literary
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