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Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation


  • Hallie Ford Museum of Art 700 State Street Salem, OR, 97301 United States (map)

The exhibition explores issues of race, identity, and social justice in contemporary printmaking and photography from one of the legendary print collections in the United States. Organized by Portland, Oregon, art historian and scholar Elizabeth Bilyeu, the exhibition features over 80 prints by 42 artists, including Enrique Chagoya, Lalla Essaydi, Mildred Howard, Hung Liu, Nicola Lopez, Wendy Red Star, Roger Shimomura, Kara Walker, and Marie Watt, among many others. 

Curator: John Olbrantz & Elizabeth Bilyeu

EVENTS

  • Tuesday Gallery Talks // September 18th - December 18. 12:30 PM

  • Evening for Educators // Educators are invited to join Elizabeth Garrison, The Cameron Paulin Curator of Education at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, for a preview of the exhibition “Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. The preview is designed to help teachers prepare students for a field trip to the exhibition, as well as broaden curriculum concepts for use in the classroom // Advance registration for this free workshop is required by Sept. 24 by calling 503-370-6855

  • Hung Liu Lecture // November 1, 7:30 PM

  • Alison Saar Lecture // November 15, 7:30 PM

Exhibition Images at Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Photo Credit: Deann Orr

Earlier Event: July 19
Use What is Dominant in a Culture to Change it Quickly: Jenny Holzer's Sentences and Sentiments, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation
Later Event: September 19
Second Look, Twice, from the Collections of Jordan D Schnitzer and His Family Foundation