I am super excited to have been selected for the Startup Art Fair, next stop in Houston, Texas. What could be better than a stellar line up of artists in individually curated hotel rooms, surrounded by gourmet restaurants, happening night life and a killer art scene? I will be showing hot-off-the-press monotypes of chandeliers, beds and new paintings that will light up your change of season blues. All will be revealed in Houston, so book your tickets and get hopping to the Lone Star state for this inspiring art weekend. Can’t make it? Then follow me on Instagram @nancywillisart to see all the latest news. I am doubly excited to be bringing Conflict Zone to Startup Houston with a continued partnership with YAZDA….see below…
Conflict Zone Travels to Houston
stArtup Houston
October 11-13, 2019
Opening Night: Friday October 11, 7–10pm
Hotel ICON // 220 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
Yazda, the global Yazidi organization that I have been partnering with for the Conflict Zone project will join me this year at stARTup Houston October 11-13, 2019. StARTup is an unconventional art fair driven by and for artists rather than galleries. Taking a pop-up residence in boutique hotels in San Francisco, Houston and Los Angeles, their aim is to directly connect art collectors to exceptional artists from across the country. As a nonprofit partner, Yazda will have a room to exhibit the collaborative monoprints created by Yazidis from Iraq who are living in Houston. Their mission to to secure a safe future for the Yazidi community after the ISIS led genocide. I am thrilled to be able to help get their message out through art. Join us at stARTup Houston at the Hotel ICON, ROOM 317 at 220 Main Street. Opening Night Celebration: Friday October 11, 7–10pm . Tickets available online. https://www.startupartfair.com
The Evocative Moment in Nature Exhibition
The Evocative Moment in Nature
paintings and monotypes
March 16th to March 29th
Sundance Art Gallery and Studios
Sundance, Utah
I loved being the visiting artist at the Sundance Resort in Utah in March. The Timpanganos Mountains and creeks there are inspiring in very season but it was lovely to feel the crisp air as I painted the snow covered terrain. Check out the new work on my Terrain page or join me at Sundance in November for a 4 day artist retreat.
Conflict Zone: Sinjar to St. Helena
Art exhibition & film screening popping up in St. Helena
Thanks to a Community Fund Grant from ACNV I was able to travel to Houston and work with a group of Yazidis from Northern Iraq to create a series of monotypes about their daily lives. In partnership with Nimbus Arts, Cameo Cinema and Yazda (a global Yazidi organization), I am bringing the artworks and a special documentary about Nadia Murad, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner to St. Helena, CA.
Art Exhibition: January 10-20, 2019
Daily 12- 5
exhibition by Nancy Willis and Yazidi artists
at Nimbus Arts, 649 Main St, St Helena, CA
closing reception Sunday January 20th from 3 to 5 pm
Benefit Film Screening for YAZDA.org
ON HER SHOULDERS
Screening at 5:00pm; Q & A with Nancy Willis and Ann Trinca to follow
Cameo Cinema, 1340 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574
Dine at Cook Tavern after the screening and receive a complimentary glass of wine with entree.
Art and Empathy: Artist Talk in Phoenix
Join me at FIVE15 Arts in Phoenix this Saturday for a special presentation about the intersection of art and empathy within an artist's studio practice. I will discuss how I came to work with Yazidis from northern Iraq on a collaborative printmaking project, Conflict Zone and how the project continues to evolve.
Conflict Zone: From Empathy to Art Action
Guest Artist/Lecturer: NANCY WILLIS
Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:00 PM
in the gallery at Five15 Arts@Chartreuse
RSVP to nancy@nancywillis.com ; $20 at the door