We, the Jury

A jury always constructs a show on its thematic framework. When that framing shifts and expands with an evolving theme, as it did with SUMMER SOLSTICE — taking on more import, as artists embraced the idea of signaling the dire implications of climate change — the jury members must then respond with creativity and smart decision-making. Such was the task our jury rose to as the architects of this wonderful show. We are grateful for their time, expertise and nimble thinking!

IRVING XCHEL CHAN GOMEZ curator, podcast host and systems change specialist; co-chair, William Way Community Center Arts Committee. Instagram: @chan_chan_chaan

JON LAIDACKER artist and fine arts activist; staff artist, Mural Arts Program. jonlaidacker.com Instagram: @jonlaidacker

NATALIE HOPE MCDONALD writer and fine artist nataliehopemcdonald.com nataliehopemcdonaldfineart.com nataliehopemcdonaldilllustration.com

Instagram: @nataliehopemcdonald

KAREN RODEWALD artist and educator.

JODY SWEITZER artist; instructor, University of the Arts; curator, Off the Wall Gallery; member, The Plastic Club. jodysweitzer.com

Instagram: @jodylynnsweitzer

A funny thing happened on the way to our 17th Annual Summer Juried Exhibition.

What began as a redux of SUMMERTIME, our popular 2015 outing, quickly turned into a closer cousin to recent activist-minded juried shows, such as 2016’s SAVE THE WORLD and 2017’s RESIST.