June 19-August 14, 2021
3rd Annual "Use Other Door"
National Juried Art Exhibition
3rd Annual "Use Other Door"
National Juried Art Exhibition
From June 19 to August 14, 2021, Core Contemporary Gallery hosts its 3rd annual national juried art exhibition, Use Other Door, at Core Contemporary Gallery. This new exhibition is a judged collection of contemporary art submitted by talented artists from across the country. The exhibit is free and open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. The gallery will be hosting several in-person and online events, including the opening reception on June 19th, 1-3pm, release of a virtual art tour and artists' talks, along with a closing reception to be held Saturday, August 14th, 1-3pm.
Use Other Door invited artists to submit contemporary work that represented their interpretation of what their “other door” might be. As the call description stated, this “other door” might be something as literal as choosing between two or more physical doors to gain access to something. Or, it could represent something intangible, such as a missed opportunity, conquering a fear, pursuing a dream or abandoning a goal.
“Use Other Door provides an opportunity for artists to approach their creative techniques and mediums in a way that maybe they haven't in the past,” said Nancy Good, juror, professional artist, and owner of Core Contemporary. “As a juror and the creator of this annual show, I was pleased to see the varied submissions to this third incarnation, from talented beginners to established professional artists with MFAs.”
Joining Good as juror was Las Vegas artist, Stormi Holt, a past participant in Use Other Door. Holt's work explores dream-like states of awareness, primal influences within our human behaviors, and escapism.
Selected from close to 100 separate submissions, Use Other Door is a vibrant, dynamic and expressive exhibition featuring sculpture, photography, assemblage, painting, and mixed-media by 26 artists from around the country. Participating artists: Anna Arphan (Nevada), Brandin Barón (California), Zoe Camper (Nevada), Daniella Courban (Nevada), James deBeaumont (Pennsylvania), Crystal DiPietro (Nevada), Mavis Figuls (California), Robert Fogel (Louisiana), Christopher Fowler (Maryland), Glynn Galloway (Nevada), Kim Johnson (Nevada), Tracy Kerdman (Nevada), Neil Kesterson (Nevada), Eugene Lang (Nevada), John Manno (New York), Danielle Muzina (Kentucky), Elee Oak (Nevada), Jessica Rios (Nevada), Shawanda Schiefer (Nevada), Linda Shaffer (Nevada), Leon Syfrit (Nevada), Tom Umholtz (Nevada), Vanessa VanAlstyne (Nevada), Claire Wentzel (Nevada), Jamie Zepeda (Nevada), and Diane Zizka (Nevada).
Use Other Door invited artists to submit contemporary work that represented their interpretation of what their “other door” might be. As the call description stated, this “other door” might be something as literal as choosing between two or more physical doors to gain access to something. Or, it could represent something intangible, such as a missed opportunity, conquering a fear, pursuing a dream or abandoning a goal.
“Use Other Door provides an opportunity for artists to approach their creative techniques and mediums in a way that maybe they haven't in the past,” said Nancy Good, juror, professional artist, and owner of Core Contemporary. “As a juror and the creator of this annual show, I was pleased to see the varied submissions to this third incarnation, from talented beginners to established professional artists with MFAs.”
Joining Good as juror was Las Vegas artist, Stormi Holt, a past participant in Use Other Door. Holt's work explores dream-like states of awareness, primal influences within our human behaviors, and escapism.
Selected from close to 100 separate submissions, Use Other Door is a vibrant, dynamic and expressive exhibition featuring sculpture, photography, assemblage, painting, and mixed-media by 26 artists from around the country. Participating artists: Anna Arphan (Nevada), Brandin Barón (California), Zoe Camper (Nevada), Daniella Courban (Nevada), James deBeaumont (Pennsylvania), Crystal DiPietro (Nevada), Mavis Figuls (California), Robert Fogel (Louisiana), Christopher Fowler (Maryland), Glynn Galloway (Nevada), Kim Johnson (Nevada), Tracy Kerdman (Nevada), Neil Kesterson (Nevada), Eugene Lang (Nevada), John Manno (New York), Danielle Muzina (Kentucky), Elee Oak (Nevada), Jessica Rios (Nevada), Shawanda Schiefer (Nevada), Linda Shaffer (Nevada), Leon Syfrit (Nevada), Tom Umholtz (Nevada), Vanessa VanAlstyne (Nevada), Claire Wentzel (Nevada), Jamie Zepeda (Nevada), and Diane Zizka (Nevada).
AND SO YOU ALWAYS KNOW WHERE WE STAND ...
Core Contemporary is open to all people and affirms its commitment and dedication to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. We welcome everyone, including people of color, immigrants, adherents of all belief systems or religions and those that do not profess or practice a religion, people of all genders and sexual orientations, and all other members of marginalized communities or oppressed groups. We encourage discovery and learning in our space, where all people are respected and protected. Within our space, we seek to protect everyone from all forms of hostility and oppression, including sexism, misogyny, ableism, ageism, racism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and religious persecution.
As an art gallery, we defend intellectual freedom, oppose censorship, and uphold our commitment to the free and open exchange of ideas and viewpoints that is the very foundation of democracy and a part of our gallery mission. We honor the voices and lived experiences of all members of our community. We see it as fundamental to the gallery's mission to foster a sense of belonging and to provide welcoming and inclusive surroundings where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
- Core Contemporary denounces systemic racism and is commited to being leaders in confronting racism.
- We condemn violence and structural racism evident in our society.
- We affirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as stated below.
- We stand with our community in opposing xenophobia and racism.
- We know we must do better, both as individuals and as an organization, to support our artists, staff, volunteers, and visitors who identify as BIPOC, to ensure justice and a safe community for all, and to stamp out a system of white supremacy from which many continue to unfairly benefit.
Core Contemporary is open to all people and affirms its commitment and dedication to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. We welcome everyone, including people of color, immigrants, adherents of all belief systems or religions and those that do not profess or practice a religion, people of all genders and sexual orientations, and all other members of marginalized communities or oppressed groups. We encourage discovery and learning in our space, where all people are respected and protected. Within our space, we seek to protect everyone from all forms of hostility and oppression, including sexism, misogyny, ableism, ageism, racism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and religious persecution.
As an art gallery, we defend intellectual freedom, oppose censorship, and uphold our commitment to the free and open exchange of ideas and viewpoints that is the very foundation of democracy and a part of our gallery mission. We honor the voices and lived experiences of all members of our community. We see it as fundamental to the gallery's mission to foster a sense of belonging and to provide welcoming and inclusive surroundings where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
CORE CONTEMPORARY is a unique venue for aficionados looking for a diverse and sophisticated art experience.
Located near the Las Vegas Strip and Convention Center, this 3,000sf gallery provides an engaging setting in which to
experience remarkable art, meet working artists, enjoy immersive educational forums, and host private events.
CORE CONTEMPORARY also supports an artist-run nonprofit (Core Arts Concord Inc. - CACI) providing opportunities
for working fine artists living in Las Vegas and arts and culture experiences for the local community.
Located near the Las Vegas Strip and Convention Center, this 3,000sf gallery provides an engaging setting in which to
experience remarkable art, meet working artists, enjoy immersive educational forums, and host private events.
CORE CONTEMPORARY also supports an artist-run nonprofit (Core Arts Concord Inc. - CACI) providing opportunities
for working fine artists living in Las Vegas and arts and culture experiences for the local community.
While we continue to endeavor to provide for free or low cost arts & culture experiences,
we are completely self-funded. If you, too, feel a healthy community depends upon keeping
these types of experiences and opportunities readily available, we welcome your support.
