July 31 – August 18, 2024, two of my sculptures were on view in Then & Now: Art as Foundation, at the Corvallis Museum and Cultural Center in downtown Corvallis: Trophy Wife and Could it Be? — two oldies but goodies. Then and now celebrated the longevity of two organizations (The Arts Center, 61 years, and Blackfish Gallery, 45 years) by honoring the vision of founding members, while embracing new members’ ideas. 

Along with works from Hanna Theiss, Clint Brown, Jennie Castle, Barbara Black, I was honored to be in a show with two pieces from Emily Steele, from The Arts Center’s sculpture collection. During the show’s run, the museum also hosted a panel discussion with two representatives from each organization discussing shared founding values, evolution as needed, and where we go from here. It is fun being seen as an artist again!