Brenda McMahon Gallery’s celebrated summer showcase, We the People, received praise from both artists and visitors across the state for its thoughtfully curated display and timely theme. The exhibition invited artists to express their creativity in response to the increasingly personal nature of contemporary political issues.
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, the gallery will host its second themed art show, Women’s History: Leading the Change. Nearly 40 female artists will showcase works illustrating what positive change looks like with women at the forefront.
The show’s opening will be Friday, March 6th, from 6–9 p.m. at the gallery located on Beach Boulevard in Gulfport. Live jazz music by Zeta the Babe will welcome visitors to an engaging evening of art and community.
“What does change look like when women are at the forefront?” asked gallery owner Brenda McMahon as the show’s prompt. “We are initiating an important conversation by posing this simple question. The artists featured in the show have responded with both passion and insight, and we are excited about all aspects of this exhibition.”
An awards ceremony will be held right before the show, starting at 5:45 p.m., with prizes awarded to artists in various categories. The awards are sponsored by several members of Gulfport’s noted arts-supporting business community. The sponsors include Karen Keaton from Gulf Beaches Law, PA; Pia Goff of Pia’s Trattoria & Veranda; Stacy Purcell from Gulfport Realty; Barbara Banno from Stella’s Diner, Stella’s Sundries, and Stella’s Divine Wine; and Maureen Kilroy of the Enroy Foundation. Award-winning arts journalist Jennifer Ring will serve as guest judge.
In addition to the opening, the gallery will feature a spoken word component on Thursday, March 12th, from 6–8:30 PM. Tampa poet Gemini Fox will host live readings by notable poets from the region, including Liz Prizley, Jyoti Porwal, Rob Fernandez, Jamie Dawson, Dante Hamilton, and IAM. Visitors will also have a final opportunity to meet both visual and performance artists during a Meet & Greet event on Saturday, March 21st, from 6–9 PM.
To follow updates on the events, follow @BrendaMcMahonGallery on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the gallery’s homepage at https://brendamcmahongallery.com/. Brenda McMahon Gallery is located at 2901 Beach Boulevard S in downtown Gulfport.
