In celebration of Bitchin’, a new exhibition celebrating dog-themed art and canine companionship, Creativity Explored will host a unique panel discussion about the representation and prominence of dogs in artistic, historical, and social contexts. Symbols of loyalty and reflections of wealth, dogs throughout art history occupy an overwhelming presence in art and social relationships. The discussion will consist of commentary of these phenomenons and the contemporary outcome of these artistic trends by three expert panelists.
Join us on Thursday, May 23 for The Artist’s Best Friend: Dogs, Companionship & Inspiration -- a free panel discussion hosted in partnership with Bark Magazine. The panel will be moderated by Cameron Woo, co-founder and publisher of Bark Magazine. Panelists include scholar and author Dr. Thomas Laqueur (UC Berkeley), author and animal rights activist Carol Novello (President, Humane Society of Silicon Valley), and artist and animal rights activist Stacy Tang.
Be sure to check out Bitchin' in the CE gallery to enjoy dog-themed artwork by over two dozen CE artists. Bring your pup so they can enjoy our mini-exhibition mounted at dog eye-level, including artwork celebrating favorite canine things. To read more about the exhibition and see all related programming, click here.Artwork above: Dog and Boy by Gerald Wiggins, 2014 © Creativity Explored Licensing, LLC, digital drawing on Wacom tablet
About the Panelists & Moderator
Dr. Thomas W. LaqueurLaqueur is the Helen Fawcett Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. His work has been focused on the history of popular religion and literacy; on the history the body— alive and dead; and on the history of death and memory. He writes regularly for the London Review of Books and the Threepenny Review, among other journals and is a founding editor of Representations. Laqueur is a member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences but is most proud of the Mellon Distinguished Humanist Award, the proceeds from which he used as seed money for programs in religion, human rights, and science studies at Berkeley—all of which are now self-sustaining. His most recent book is The Work of the Dead: A Cultural History of Mortal Remains (Princeton 2016) which was featured in his NPR interview with Terry Gross, December 15, 2015. His current research is on the history of humanitarianism and on dogs in western art.
Carol NovelloCarol Novello is the author of Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too (Grand Central Publishing, April 2019.) She is also president of Humane Society Silicon Valley, the first shelter in the country to meet all guidelines put forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. In addition, she founded Mutual Rescue, a national initiative to change the conversation from “people OR animals” to “people AND animals.” Prior to entering the field of animal rescue, Carol was a senior executive at software maker Intuit. Carol earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA in English and economics from Dickinson College. Her family includes several rescue animals.
Stacy TangStacy Tang is an interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco bay area. Adjunct Professor teaching Digital Painting courses at the California College of the Arts Illustration program. Professional works include VFX matte painting and concept art for films andgames. Constantly experimenting and pushing boundaries with her fine art work. She also run an ongoing illustration passion project about animal adoption that can be viewed at www.mydirtypaws.com
Cameron Woo (Panel Moderator)Cameron Woo is the co-founder, publisher and creative director of The Bark and thebark.com, the voice of dog culture. He also co-edited the anthology Dog Is My Co-Pilotand authored Photobooth Dogs.
About Creativity ExploredFor the past 36 years, Creativity Explored has given artists with developmental disabilities the means to create and share their work with the community, celebrating the power of art to change lives. Located in the vibrant cultural and dining corridor that crosses San Francisco’s Mission District, Creativity Explored provides a supportive studio environment, including individualized instruction from mentoring artists, quality supplies, and professional opportunities to exhibit and sell their art. The organization establishes these artists’ work as an emerging and increasingly important contribution to the contemporary art world.
Founded by Florence and Elias Katz in 1983, Creativity Explored has expanded to two locations: the main gallery and studio on 16th Street in San Francisco’s Mission District, and a second studio in nearby Potrero Hill. Gallery programming now includes five exhibitions per year, with more than 10,000 people visiting the gallery and studio annually.
Over the years, the organization’s innovative and respected programs, structure and culture have been recognized as a model worldwide in the field of art and disability. In addition to the studios, exhibitions and gallery sales, Creativity Explored has developed a licensing division, working with the likes of affordable modern furnishing company CB2, Google, and fashion house COMMES de GARÇONS; and providing art services for several properties, including BRIDGE Housing (affordable housing), Mercy Housing (affordable housing), Chinatown Community Development Center, and Avalon Mission Bay (upscale apartment community).
Creativity Explored3245 16th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103www.creativityexplored.orginfo@creativityexplored.orgInstagram: @creativityexplored
Gallery HoursMonday - Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMThursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PMSaturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
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Join us on Thursday, May 23 for The Artist’s Best Friend: Dogs, Companionship & Inspiration -- a free panel discussion hosted in partnership with Bark Magazine. The panel will be moderated by Cameron Woo, co-founder and publisher of Bark Magazine. Panelists include scholar and author Dr. Thomas Laqueur (UC Berkeley), author and animal rights activist Carol Novello (President, Humane Society of Silicon Valley), and artist and animal rights activist Stacy Tang.
Be sure to check out Bitchin' in the CE gallery to enjoy dog-themed artwork by over two dozen CE artists. Bring your pup so they can enjoy our mini-exhibition mounted at dog eye-level, including artwork celebrating favorite canine things. To read more about the exhibition and see all related programming, click here.Artwork above: Dog and Boy by Gerald Wiggins, 2014 © Creativity Explored Licensing, LLC, digital drawing on Wacom tablet
About the Panelists & Moderator
Dr. Thomas W. LaqueurLaqueur is the Helen Fawcett Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. His work has been focused on the history of popular religion and literacy; on the history the body— alive and dead; and on the history of death and memory. He writes regularly for the London Review of Books and the Threepenny Review, among other journals and is a founding editor of Representations. Laqueur is a member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences but is most proud of the Mellon Distinguished Humanist Award, the proceeds from which he used as seed money for programs in religion, human rights, and science studies at Berkeley—all of which are now self-sustaining. His most recent book is The Work of the Dead: A Cultural History of Mortal Remains (Princeton 2016) which was featured in his NPR interview with Terry Gross, December 15, 2015. His current research is on the history of humanitarianism and on dogs in western art.
Carol NovelloCarol Novello is the author of Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too (Grand Central Publishing, April 2019.) She is also president of Humane Society Silicon Valley, the first shelter in the country to meet all guidelines put forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. In addition, she founded Mutual Rescue, a national initiative to change the conversation from “people OR animals” to “people AND animals.” Prior to entering the field of animal rescue, Carol was a senior executive at software maker Intuit. Carol earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA in English and economics from Dickinson College. Her family includes several rescue animals.
Stacy TangStacy Tang is an interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco bay area. Adjunct Professor teaching Digital Painting courses at the California College of the Arts Illustration program. Professional works include VFX matte painting and concept art for films andgames. Constantly experimenting and pushing boundaries with her fine art work. She also run an ongoing illustration passion project about animal adoption that can be viewed at www.mydirtypaws.com
Cameron Woo (Panel Moderator)Cameron Woo is the co-founder, publisher and creative director of The Bark and thebark.com, the voice of dog culture. He also co-edited the anthology Dog Is My Co-Pilotand authored Photobooth Dogs.
About Creativity ExploredFor the past 36 years, Creativity Explored has given artists with developmental disabilities the means to create and share their work with the community, celebrating the power of art to change lives. Located in the vibrant cultural and dining corridor that crosses San Francisco’s Mission District, Creativity Explored provides a supportive studio environment, including individualized instruction from mentoring artists, quality supplies, and professional opportunities to exhibit and sell their art. The organization establishes these artists’ work as an emerging and increasingly important contribution to the contemporary art world.
Founded by Florence and Elias Katz in 1983, Creativity Explored has expanded to two locations: the main gallery and studio on 16th Street in San Francisco’s Mission District, and a second studio in nearby Potrero Hill. Gallery programming now includes five exhibitions per year, with more than 10,000 people visiting the gallery and studio annually.
Over the years, the organization’s innovative and respected programs, structure and culture have been recognized as a model worldwide in the field of art and disability. In addition to the studios, exhibitions and gallery sales, Creativity Explored has developed a licensing division, working with the likes of affordable modern furnishing company CB2, Google, and fashion house COMMES de GARÇONS; and providing art services for several properties, including BRIDGE Housing (affordable housing), Mercy Housing (affordable housing), Chinatown Community Development Center, and Avalon Mission Bay (upscale apartment community).
Creativity Explored3245 16th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103www.creativityexplored.orginfo@creativityexplored.orgInstagram: @creativityexplored
Gallery HoursMonday - Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMThursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PMSaturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sign up for the Creativity Explored email list to find out about special events, exhibitions, and studio happenings!
In celebration of Bitchin’, a new exhibition celebrating dog-themed art and canine companionship, Creativity Explored will host a unique panel discussion about the representation and prominence of dogs in artistic, historical, and social contexts. Symbols of loyalty and reflections of wealth, dogs throughout art history occupy an overwhelming presence in art and social relationships. The discussion will consist of commentary of these phenomenons and the contemporary outcome of these artistic trends by three expert panelists.
Join us on Thursday, May 23 for The Artist’s Best Friend: Dogs, Companionship & Inspiration -- a free panel discussion hosted in partnership with Bark Magazine. The panel will be moderated by Cameron Woo, co-founder and publisher of Bark Magazine. Panelists include scholar and author Dr. Thomas Laqueur (UC Berkeley), author and animal rights activist Carol Novello (President, Humane Society of Silicon Valley), and artist and animal rights activist Stacy Tang.
Be sure to check out Bitchin' in the CE gallery to enjoy dog-themed artwork by over two dozen CE artists. Bring your pup so they can enjoy our mini-exhibition mounted at dog eye-level, including artwork celebrating favorite canine things. To read more about the exhibition and see all related programming, click here.Artwork above: Dog and Boy by Gerald Wiggins, 2014 © Creativity Explored Licensing, LLC, digital drawing on Wacom tablet
About the Panelists & Moderator
Dr. Thomas W. LaqueurLaqueur is the Helen Fawcett Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. His work has been focused on the history of popular religion and literacy; on the history the body— alive and dead; and on the history of death and memory. He writes regularly for the London Review of Books and the Threepenny Review, among other journals and is a founding editor of Representations. Laqueur is a member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences but is most proud of the Mellon Distinguished Humanist Award, the proceeds from which he used as seed money for programs in religion, human rights, and science studies at Berkeley—all of which are now self-sustaining. His most recent book is The Work of the Dead: A Cultural History of Mortal Remains (Princeton 2016) which was featured in his NPR interview with Terry Gross, December 15, 2015. His current research is on the history of humanitarianism and on dogs in western art.
Carol NovelloCarol Novello is the author of Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too (Grand Central Publishing, April 2019.) She is also president of Humane Society Silicon Valley, the first shelter in the country to meet all guidelines put forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. In addition, she founded Mutual Rescue, a national initiative to change the conversation from “people OR animals” to “people AND animals.” Prior to entering the field of animal rescue, Carol was a senior executive at software maker Intuit. Carol earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA in English and economics from Dickinson College. Her family includes several rescue animals.
Stacy TangStacy Tang is an interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco bay area. Adjunct Professor teaching Digital Painting courses at the California College of the Arts Illustration program. Professional works include VFX matte painting and concept art for films andgames. Constantly experimenting and pushing boundaries with her fine art work. She also run an ongoing illustration passion project about animal adoption that can be viewed at www.mydirtypaws.com
Cameron Woo (Panel Moderator)Cameron Woo is the co-founder, publisher and creative director of The Bark and thebark.com, the voice of dog culture. He also co-edited the anthology Dog Is My Co-Pilotand authored Photobooth Dogs.
About Creativity ExploredFor the past 36 years, Creativity Explored has given artists with developmental disabilities the means to create and share their work with the community, celebrating the power of art to change lives. Located in the vibrant cultural and dining corridor that crosses San Francisco’s Mission District, Creativity Explored provides a supportive studio environment, including individualized instruction from mentoring artists, quality supplies, and professional opportunities to exhibit and sell their art. The organization establishes these artists’ work as an emerging and increasingly important contribution to the contemporary art world.
Founded by Florence and Elias Katz in 1983, Creativity Explored has expanded to two locations: the main gallery and studio on 16th Street in San Francisco’s Mission District, and a second studio in nearby Potrero Hill. Gallery programming now includes five exhibitions per year, with more than 10,000 people visiting the gallery and studio annually.
Over the years, the organization’s innovative and respected programs, structure and culture have been recognized as a model worldwide in the field of art and disability. In addition to the studios, exhibitions and gallery sales, Creativity Explored has developed a licensing division, working with the likes of affordable modern furnishing company CB2, Google, and fashion house COMMES de GARÇONS; and providing art services for several properties, including BRIDGE Housing (affordable housing), Mercy Housing (affordable housing), Chinatown Community Development Center, and Avalon Mission Bay (upscale apartment community).
Creativity Explored3245 16th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103www.creativityexplored.orginfo@creativityexplored.orgInstagram: @creativityexplored
Gallery HoursMonday - Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMThursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PMSaturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sign up for the Creativity Explored email list to find out about special events, exhibitions, and studio happenings!
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Join us on Thursday, May 23 for The Artist’s Best Friend: Dogs, Companionship & Inspiration -- a free panel discussion hosted in partnership with Bark Magazine. The panel will be moderated by Cameron Woo, co-founder and publisher of Bark Magazine. Panelists include scholar and author Dr. Thomas Laqueur (UC Berkeley), author and animal rights activist Carol Novello (President, Humane Society of Silicon Valley), and artist and animal rights activist Stacy Tang.
Be sure to check out Bitchin' in the CE gallery to enjoy dog-themed artwork by over two dozen CE artists. Bring your pup so they can enjoy our mini-exhibition mounted at dog eye-level, including artwork celebrating favorite canine things. To read more about the exhibition and see all related programming, click here.Artwork above: Dog and Boy by Gerald Wiggins, 2014 © Creativity Explored Licensing, LLC, digital drawing on Wacom tablet
About the Panelists & Moderator
Dr. Thomas W. LaqueurLaqueur is the Helen Fawcett Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. His work has been focused on the history of popular religion and literacy; on the history the body— alive and dead; and on the history of death and memory. He writes regularly for the London Review of Books and the Threepenny Review, among other journals and is a founding editor of Representations. Laqueur is a member of both the American Philosophical Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences but is most proud of the Mellon Distinguished Humanist Award, the proceeds from which he used as seed money for programs in religion, human rights, and science studies at Berkeley—all of which are now self-sustaining. His most recent book is The Work of the Dead: A Cultural History of Mortal Remains (Princeton 2016) which was featured in his NPR interview with Terry Gross, December 15, 2015. His current research is on the history of humanitarianism and on dogs in western art.
Carol NovelloCarol Novello is the author of Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too (Grand Central Publishing, April 2019.) She is also president of Humane Society Silicon Valley, the first shelter in the country to meet all guidelines put forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. In addition, she founded Mutual Rescue, a national initiative to change the conversation from “people OR animals” to “people AND animals.” Prior to entering the field of animal rescue, Carol was a senior executive at software maker Intuit. Carol earned her MBA from Harvard Business School and her BA in English and economics from Dickinson College. Her family includes several rescue animals.
Stacy TangStacy Tang is an interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco bay area. Adjunct Professor teaching Digital Painting courses at the California College of the Arts Illustration program. Professional works include VFX matte painting and concept art for films andgames. Constantly experimenting and pushing boundaries with her fine art work. She also run an ongoing illustration passion project about animal adoption that can be viewed at www.mydirtypaws.com
Cameron Woo (Panel Moderator)Cameron Woo is the co-founder, publisher and creative director of The Bark and thebark.com, the voice of dog culture. He also co-edited the anthology Dog Is My Co-Pilotand authored Photobooth Dogs.
About Creativity ExploredFor the past 36 years, Creativity Explored has given artists with developmental disabilities the means to create and share their work with the community, celebrating the power of art to change lives. Located in the vibrant cultural and dining corridor that crosses San Francisco’s Mission District, Creativity Explored provides a supportive studio environment, including individualized instruction from mentoring artists, quality supplies, and professional opportunities to exhibit and sell their art. The organization establishes these artists’ work as an emerging and increasingly important contribution to the contemporary art world.
Founded by Florence and Elias Katz in 1983, Creativity Explored has expanded to two locations: the main gallery and studio on 16th Street in San Francisco’s Mission District, and a second studio in nearby Potrero Hill. Gallery programming now includes five exhibitions per year, with more than 10,000 people visiting the gallery and studio annually.
Over the years, the organization’s innovative and respected programs, structure and culture have been recognized as a model worldwide in the field of art and disability. In addition to the studios, exhibitions and gallery sales, Creativity Explored has developed a licensing division, working with the likes of affordable modern furnishing company CB2, Google, and fashion house COMMES de GARÇONS; and providing art services for several properties, including BRIDGE Housing (affordable housing), Mercy Housing (affordable housing), Chinatown Community Development Center, and Avalon Mission Bay (upscale apartment community).
Creativity Explored3245 16th StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103www.creativityexplored.orginfo@creativityexplored.orgInstagram: @creativityexplored
Gallery HoursMonday - Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMThursday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PMSaturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Sign up for the Creativity Explored email list to find out about special events, exhibitions, and studio happenings!
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