The Leonor R. Fuller Art Gallery

September 16 – October 18, 2024
Opening reception: Friday, September 20, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

SPSCC and the Leonor R. Fuller Gallery proudly present an immersive contemporary exhibition curated by Garrett Leonard, illustrating drag in art, fashion, and performance. Drag and art have been intertwined for centuries in art, literature, fashion, storytelling and performance. Drag transforms human relations, engages community, and interrogates conventional boundaries. Drag employs costume design, makeup artistry, design, photography, and stage presentation to subvert societal norms and notions of gender as well as explorations of empowerment and the alter-ego. Olympia’s drag community exemplifies these traditions.

Special Reception Drag Performances by:
Vendetta Petty Kash D'Ho @dahlia_kash
Risque and Rye @risqueandrye
Baba Yaya @baba_yayas
and Luna Delyte @lunadelyte

Image: Baba Yayas | “Boo” | photograph.

November 4 – December 13, 2024
Opening reception: Friday, November 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Image: Ray Larkin | We are Still Here | Photography

A themed exhibition, curated by Mikaela Shafer, posing a thought-provoking question to both artists and viewers: "How can we lovingly honor our ancestors, heal generational traumas, and preserve culture in the modern world? This exhibition engages viewers and celebrates the art and culture of our Native community members.
Mikaela Shafer is an indigenous mother, interdisciplinary artist, and writer living in Olympia, Washington. She has been a costume designer, sculpture writer, and painter since she was a child. Her writing and community-building work led to her being named one of Northern Utah's women who have influenced the history of the community and the development of education and are bringing the area forward for the next generation.