Marry Me
by Sue Weller

Marry Me is an upcoming exhibition of illuminated marriage proposals by lesbians, scheduled to run November12 through December 18, 2004. In this politically heated climate, LLGAF is mounting this exhibition to address the issues surrounding the subject of gay marriage. The work will speak directly to the lesbian sensibility of relationships and marriage and will be decorative, political, social, erotic, romantic, and/or satiric in content. In addition, all media is being encouraged for this show.

The proposals will be addressed to either imaginary or real people and may contain text. The work will include the the 5''x7'' proposal and accompanying envelope.

In an attempt to attract, establish, and expand its collection of art by and for lesbian artists, all work will be donated to the LLGAF and sold via silent auction to benefit the LLGAF Lesbian Art Purchase Fund. Each piece will be sold for a base price of $69. One lucky piece will be selected by the Lesbian Steeering Committee as "Most Creative of Show," and become a LLGAF editioned postcard.

The opening reception is Friday November 12th from 6-9pm. Some of the evening's sponsors will include GO NYC magazine and Starlite, some of the most popular names in lesbian nightlife. The work will be on display in Trivero Hall at the Leslie-Lohman Gallery.

LLGAF is accepting submissions for the show now. All work must be received in-house by October 23, 2004. If submitting work, please include a brief bio, exhibition resume, and artist statement, under separate cover. For full details, please refer to the prospectus, which is available online: http://www.leslielohman.org/prospectuses.MarryMe.htm.

The show will run through December 18, 2004. Gallery hours are Tues. through Sat. 1-6pm. LLGAF is looking forward to this opportunity to host this lesbian exclusive show and generate a stronger lesbian presence throughout the gallery.