Bermejo and Walton - Choreography - Always Be Around; Exhibition - Holy Cross
Always Be Around: Corita Kent, Community, and Pedagogy
October 2nd through December 15th 2023
The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross is pleased to present the exhibition “Always Be Around: Corita Kent, Community, and Pedagogy.” Featuring the work of Corita Kent (1918-1986), a pop artist, educator, social justice advocate and former religious sister, the exhibition will run from Oct. 2 through Dec. 15 in the Gallery’s new home within the Prior Performing Arts Center.
The exhibition is guest-curated by Rachelle Beaudoin, Professor of Practice in the Department of Visual Arts at Holy Cross. An opening lecture and reception are scheduled for Oct. 5 at 4 p.m.
Corita Kent’s art will appear alongside the works of contemporary artists showing her continued influence upon younger generations. Breanne Trammell, Mary Banas, Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo, Roz Crews, Jen Delos Reyes, Christine Sun Kim, Jorge Lucero, Mary Lum, Maria del Carmen Montoya, Aaron Rose and Lee Walton will all be featured.