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        • David & Beatrice: Hands and Other Symbols. The Work of David W. Cummings and Beatrice M. Mady
        • Take Home a Work of Art Fundraiser 2020
        • Art Fair 14C 2020
      • 2019 >
        • The Big Show: All Animals Welcome
        • Cosmic Love
        • Just Beneath the Surface
        • Let Me Tell You A Story
        • Now Ya See it Now Ya Don’t / Open and Shut / Sneak Peek/ Not Ready for Prime Time / This is Not the Grand Opening: Drawing Rooms Presents Artists of the Topps Building
        • 2018
        • Somewhere Over The Interconnected Rainbow and Prospero's Grand St. Masque
        • Drawing Rooms Art Project: JC to AC
        • Somewhere We Landed
        • Art Fair 14C 2019
      • 2017 >
        • The Big Small Show 2017
        • Honoring Margaret & Sup-A-Genius
        • NJCU MFA Dress Rehearsal
        • The Can-Man Show
        • The Innocence of Trees
        • Bold and Beautiful
      • 2016 >
        • THE BIG SMALL Show 2016
        • State of the Union
        • Pin It Up
        • ReUse, ReDuce, RePurpose: The Art of ReFuse
        • New Drawing, New Jersey
        • The Nature of Things
        • Project Rooms Show 2016
      • 2015 >
        • THE BIG SMALL SHOW 2015
        • The Divine and Sublime
        • Mostly Drawing
        • Color Rules
        • Little Hand
        • Paper Constructions
        • Project Rooms Show 2015
      • 2014 >
        • THE BIG SMALL SHOW 2014
        • Duets
        • Drawing of the Wall
        • There to Here
        • Automatic Systematic
        • Pictures of Everything
        • Just Looking
      • 2013 >
        • THE BIG SMALL PAINTING SHOW 2013
        • Raw Drawing
        • Multiplicities
        • Night and Day
      • 2012 >
        • Subjective Objective
      • 2011 >
        • Pin It Up at Mana Contemporary
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EXHIBITIONS​
ARCHIVE 2019

The Big Show: All Animals Welcome, 12/14/19 - 2/8/20


THE BIG SHOW: All Animals Welcome 12/14/19 - 2/8/20
Artist Reception 12/14/19, 6-9p

Meet the Artists 1/19/20, 2/1/20, 3-5p

Gallery Hours
Th/Fri: 4-7p
Sat/Sun 1-6p

The earliest art images known to man were cave paintings which depicted animals to help tell the story of their lives, giving animals a mythic and symbolic presence. Artists have continued to be interested in animals as subject matter. Peaceable Kingdom by Edward Hicks takes its theme from a passage in the bible which tells of the animals gathering together in harmony, Guernica by Picasso tells a story of war, Deborah Butterfield’s horses are a metaphorical substitute for herself, Louise Bourgeois’ spiders allude to the strength of her mother, and were used as a symbol of nurturing and protection. Animals are of great importance as companions to humans, bringing joy and comfort into our lives. We cherish animals as part of our families, and also consider them our friends and protectors. Animals, insects and even micro-organisms have important roles in the ecosystem, co-existing and balancing each other out. Some animals and insects help to reduce negative impacts on the globe, addressing issues such as global warming and pollution. Animals deserve our respect. Issues around extinction and the care and treatment of animals are of the utmost importance. How are artists incorporating animals into their artwork today? What meaning is placed upon animals and how are animals used as image, symbol and metaphor in artists works today?

"THE BIG SHOW: All Animals Welcome" presents artists incorporating animals into their artwork today. Viewers will come to understand the meaning they place upon animals and how animals are used as image, symbol and metaphor in their works today.

Artists include: Alpana Mittal, Adriana Robertson, Alan Walker, Allen Strombosky, Andra Samelson, Andrea Geller, Anne Q McKeown, Beatrice M Mady, Bill Stamos, Brad Terhune, Bruno Nadalin, Bud McNichol, Caridad Kennedy, Carmen Recio, Caroline Burton, Casey McGarr, Cheryl Gross, Cheryl Hochberg, Chris Garcia, Eileen Ferara, Emily Broussard, Eugenio Espinosa, Gloria Adams, HJ Kleiber, Ibou Ndoye, Jane Dell, Jane Westrick, Jane Zweibel, Jodie Fink, Joe Lugara, Joshua Field, Joy Bush, Judith Witlin, Katharina Litchman, Katie Niewodowski, Kevin McCaffrey, Kim Wiseman, Laura Lou Levy, Laura Pawson, Linda Byrne, Linda Gottesfeld, Lizzie Scott, Lola Sandino Stanton, Lori Field, Lydia Viscardi, Lyubava Kroll, Marcia G. Yerman, Mary Beth King, Michael Lavorgna, Milosz Koziej, Mollie Thonneson, Nanette Reynolds Beachner, Pam Marchin, Rachel Aisenson, Rebecca Major, Robert Levy, Robert Zurer, Ry An, Sarah Walko, Scot Wittman, Stephen Krasner, Steven Barker, Tracy Kerdman, Vija Doks, Zewen Wang.
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​Topps Building
​926 Newark Ave #T107

Jersey City, NJ 07306
Drawing Rooms  exhibit hours are suspended during the Pandemic

THE ART PROJECT
Dvora Gallery 160 1st St JC
Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 4-7 by appointment

Art House 148 1st St JC
The Oakman 160 1st St JC
Hamilton House
255 Brunswick St JC

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Victory Hall Inc/Drawing Rooms is committed to providing programming that is accessible to all. We are working to ensure full accessibility at all our venues. Please contact us with any questions at
201-208-8032.