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4 Thursday, January 14, 2021 GO! magazine — A&E in Northeast Oregon Josephy Center shows NOW ‘Who’s Your Buddy’ Jan. 8 to Feb. 22 - now & next NEXT ‘Motherhood’ Feb. 26 to April 6 Submissions due Jan. 18 by 5 p.m. The Josephy Center’s present exhibit celebrates the relationship between humans and that special animal, The annual women’s exhibit at the Josephy your companion, through art. Center in 2021 will be an exploration of the pow- For “Who’s Your Buddy?” artists submitted works erful and transcendent idea of “Motherhood.” that range from portraits of their special buddy The spiritual, psychic, visceral and transfor- through a variety of mediums, including photography, mative relationship between a mother and child painting, drawing, writing, clay and wood. cannot be understated. All have unique connec- The show features 32 local and out-of-town artists tions to a mother, whether biological or adoptive. including students from the Joseph Charter School. Mothers have indescribable connections to Due to COVID-19, an opening reception was not pos- their children. Humans continue to explore and sible. Visitors to the Josephy Center can enjoy the show express the idea of this sacred relationship today in person but masks are required. Or view the tribute exactly because it is so complex and varying. The to companions online, where and when you want, at www.josephy.org/event/whos-your-buddy. role of Mother may be fi lled by many throughout Viewers of the show, whether in person or online, are asked to vote for a People’s Choice our lives including our grandmothers, teach- award. ers, and mentors. Mothers of multiple children cannot compare their relationships between Curator René Fleming remarked, “I really wanted to highlight the special companions in children, nor predict how those relationships can expand, retract and transform over their our lives through an art exhibit at the Josephy Center. Whether it’s a lifetimes. horse, a cat, a hamster or a dog … these animals provide a connection The Josephy Center invites women artists to contemplate the idea that enriches our lives, no matter what age we are.” ABOVE: Flier photo, “Gwen,” by Paul and experiences of motherhood in all its forms. Let them be cathartic Freidel. BELOW LEFT: “Ever Ready for Is there an animal in your life who’s your companion? Have you expressions of the pain and challenges these relationships can infl ict a Hike,” by Jennifer Hawkins-Connolly. ever felt a special human/animal bond? If so, the Josephy Center for and also beautiful celebrations of joy and triumph. RIGHT: Josephy Center, contributed Arts and Culture would like to invite you to visit the gallery or view All mediums are welcome . Submit up to three images (300dpi) to photo. the exhibit online. coordinator@josephy.org by Jan. 18. Is your business one of the 25 million that aren’t backing up data correctly? Let us help, contact us today bluemountaintech.com 541.963.8889 PAST Josephy’s past exhibits are archived on the center’s website, free for viewing. To tour the virtual exhibits, go to www.josephy. org, then click on “Exhibits” and “Past Exhibits.” More about the Josephy Center The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture, 403 N. Main St., Joseph, currently is open from noon to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information about exhibits, classes and COVID-19 safeguards, call 541-432-0505, go to www.josephy.org or email info@josephy.org. The gallery is also open by appointment. January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month Human Trafficking is: • Modern Day Slavery • Exploiting a person through force, fraud, or coercion • Sex trafficking, forced labor and domestic servitude. • Happening everywhere, even in the United States. National Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
