Curators’ Statement

As we celebrate this year’s Annual Members’ Exhibition, we are also delighted to honor the many individuals who have helped build and sustain our community over the years—both through their service on the Exhibition Committee and through their creative work as participating artists.

Our inaugural exhibition in 2011 was curated by Lucia Harrison and MalPina Chan. In their opening statement, they wrote, “Books by nature are intimate, interactive, and engage the reader.” That observation remains true as we share the work of members responding to the theme “15” in celebration of this milestone exhibition.

In 2011, 26 artists participated in our first show, exploring a wide range of formats and materials. This year’s exhibition features the work of 69 of our members, reflecting not only the growth of our organization but also the expanding creative voices within our membership. Artists interpreted the theme of “15” in a variety of thoughtful and inventive ways. Approaches included exploring the symbolism of the number itself; posing and responding to a series of fifteen questions; reflecting on fifteen years of artistic practice and friendship; engaging with both contemporary and historical political and social issues; as well as assembling collections of 15 images, specimens, and artifacts.

Together, these works invite us to reflect, to remember, and to find joy— celebrating both individual expression and the collective spirit that has carried us forward for fifteen years. We are grateful to every member who has contributed to this journey and thrilled to share this moment with our community. 

2026 Curatorial Committee: Jane Carlin, Deborah Greenwood, Lucia Harrison, Mark Hoppmann and Gina Pisell