Throughout history signs, flyers, and handouts employing powerful images and text all serve to communicate ideas in impactful ways as tools of protest and of community building. This exhibit, which runs at the same time that the Democratic National Convention is in Chicago, will strive to uplift the artistry of image combined with text as OPAL partners with the Gerber Hart Archives and artist Aram Han Sifuentes Protest Banner Lending Library to take a look at both the historical significance and the human perspective offered through the storytelling power of the sign. In this moment of political importance, works from the Gerber Hart archive will be displayed alongside artwork designed by artists participating in the exhibit.
Outdoor street-facing installation: As part of this exhibit OPAL will make available blank political yard signs for artists to reuse to create their own personal message. Signs may be added throughout the exhibition.
- An online exhibition of works will be hosted on OPAL's website.
Important dates:
Exhibition dates: August 9 - Sept 6
Opening reception: Friday, August 16th, 7-9pm
OPALGA+ Storytelling Event: Wednesday August 28, 7-9pm
Pick up work: Sept 7 (1-4pm), 10-12 (1-5pm)