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CENSORED: The art show they didn’t want you to see
Danielle Sander

Art and Censorship have a long and complicated history. While some artists make it part of their mission to push the boundaries of societal norms, most artists simply believe that their work is sacred and a true form of expression that transcends any limitations put on other parts of society. While the boundary pushing artists commonly receive headlines about their controversial works, many artists that are simply expressing themselves have their artwork censored in one way or another by the exhibition space. Reasons for the censorship vary with some galleries having personal standards of acceptability while other times the exhibitors are forced to censor based on public reaction.

Fortunately, most artists in Central Pennsylvania have not been forced to experience censorship. Whether this is due to the region’s acceptance of challenging art or the lack of major media sources that can incense public reaction is up for debate. Unfortunately, a recent exhibition by an emerging artist from Lock Haven was censored as the works were deemed inappropriate for the establishment in which they were exhibited. Believing that art should not be censored, Arthaus Projects will exhibit the works by emerging artist Danielle Sander as they were meant to be displayed. “CENSORED: The Art Show They Didn’t Want You to See” will be on display from January 4 - February 9, 2019. An opening reception is planned for the First Friday in January, from 6 - 9 pm. 

This show features a storyline of painful emotions, disturbing memories and troubling hardships, but expressed through a vibrancy of illuminating colors instead of a dark-muted palette. Creating works that showcase the depths of the artists misfortunes, she has experienced healing and more understanding into her own darkness.

Danielle has been drawing since a young age, but after starting at Lock Haven University, she has been given opportunities to explore mediums she never once used. She has always gravitated towards two-dimensional art, but now applying her artistic abilities into three-dimensional works, she have another outlet for personal expression.

Though the work may be grotesque in nature, we want to open the discussion regarding censorship of art in our region. We hope that you come see “CENSORED: The Art Show They Didn’t Want You to See” to experience the full show as intended by Danielle Sander. 

CALL FOR ARTISTS: 

Submit your work to Repurposed, our fourth annual juried exhibition focused on the adaptive reuse of materials for art's sake

Don’t put that water bottle in the trash, make some art out of it! Our “throw-away” society has run rampant with our consumption of one-use disposable items. In 2015, we produced globally 381 MILLION metric tonnes of Plastic and managed to recycle only 20%! At Arthaus Projects, we think it’s time to step up and inspire people to creatively repurpose old materials!

Arthaus Projects, a community oriented non-profit art space located in downtown Williamsport, is excited announce the theme for their fourth annual juried exhibition “Repurposed.” “Repurposed” is a juried exhibition focused on the adaptive reuse of materials to create new art.

Participating artists are asked to create an original piece of artwork that utilizes some sort of found object, or unusual recycled medium as the base for the piece. Examples include (but are not limited to) books, windows, or any use of non traditional materials in the creation of a piece. The goal should be to create something beautiful out of materials that might have wound up in the landfill.

This is a juried visual art competition and exhibition that is open to two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and digital artists working in any medium except performance art. There is no age restriction (under 18 year old applicants will need a parent or guardian’s consent and signature on the back of the entry form to apply). Work may not exceed the size of 35″ wide x 82″ high unless it can be broken down and re-assembled within the gallery.

Jurors Include:

Matthew Zarzyczny, Kurt Herrmann, Paul McGinn, and Joel Ryder

Calendar:
April 27th: Postmark deadline for receiving images
May 17th/18th: Notification e-mailed
June 15th: Deadline for received works
July 5th: Exhibition Opening 6-9pm
July 5th: Award Presentation 7:30 pm
July 27th: Exhibition ends
August 9th: Starting date for return of works
October 15th: Last day to pick up works

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