Through Feb. 28
Nott Memorial
Mandeville Gallery
Interrupted Life: Incarcerated Mothers in the United States
This exhibition of folk and outsider art documents in a variety of mediums features work created by incarcerated mothers, their children and professional artists. It explores issues of motherhood, incarceration, reproductive and welfare policy, and politics. The resulting dialogue presents the challenges and realities created by the dramatic rise of incarcerated women in the United States today. Curated by Rickie Solinger, an independent historian and director of WAKEUP/Arts in New Paltz, the exhibit has been traveling across the U.S. since 2006.
A host of related events are scheduled, including: a discussion, “Interrupted Lives in Schenectady: Stories from G and H Blocks” (Thursday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m., Nott Memorial”); and a discussion with Solinger, “Interrupted Life” (Thursday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m., Nott) followed by a reception (5-7 p.m.).
Through March 7
Wikoff Student Gallery
Nott Memorial
A Geometric Mind: Work by Emily Burgess and Alex Handin
This exhibits features abstract work by two seniors; oil paintings and sculpture by Emily Burgess and silver gelatin prints by Alex Handin
Through March 14
Schaffer Library
Atrium
Union Notables
Union Notables celebrates the great men and women who have studied and worked at the College from its founding in 1795 to the present day. Every six months, a new group of three notables is featured. Currently featured are assistant professor and janitor Charles Frederick Chandler (1836-1925); actor, playwright, journalist and producer John Howard Payne (1791-1852); and College Librarian Ruth Anne Evans (1924-2001).