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UPCOMING EXHIBITION

Brand 54: 54th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper
On view June 6 – August 28, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Brand Library & Art Center and the Brand Associates are pleased to present Brand 54: 54th Annual National Juried Exhibition of Works on Paper. This year’s annual exhibition features 100 artworks from around the country. Juror Tracy Bartley, whose years of experience in contemporary fine art can be seen in her exciting choices, offers us an opportunity to explore the versatility of the paper medium.​

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The Brand Associates is an all-volunteer non-profit that raises funds to support the extensive free and public events offered at Brand including gallery exhibitions, classical and popular music performances, film screenings, dance performances, and activities for people of all ages. Entry fees and commissions from the sale of artworks from Brand 54 will be used to continue the important cultural programming that Brand Library & Art Center brings to the community.

Catalog:​​

A beautifully printed exhibition catalog will be available for purchase at Brand Library & Art Center or on the Brand Associates' website. A digital version of the catalog will also available to download for free after the exhibition opens.

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About the Juror:

This year we welcome Tracy Bartley as juror for Brand 54. Tracy is Project Manager and Senior Researcher for the David Hockney Catalogue Raisonné Project. A co-founder of AFELL (Artist Foundations & Estate Leaders List) with over twenty-five years of experience in artist’s studio management and legacy planning, she led the R.B. Kitaj Estate after managing his Los Angeles studio for a decade. She has worked with Charles Garabedian, Gwynn Murrill, Derek Boshier, and Michael Todd, among others. Additionally, she is an accredited fine art appraiser specializing in Post-War, Modern, Contemporary, and Emerging Art, and 20th Century Design.

Exhibit-Related Programs:​​

  • Saturday, June 13, 12:00 PM - Join us for Make It! Paper Art. Celebrate the versatile medium of paper and create swirled designs using paper marbling techniques. All ages.

  • Tuesday, June 16, 6:00 PM - Join the Brand Associates for ARTful Conversations, an innovative program at Brand that uses art as a portal for writing poetry. Everyone can write poetry, and everyone is welcome!

  • Saturday, June 11, 12:00 PM - Join us for Make It! Paper Art. Celebrate the versatile medium of paper and create your own creatures inspired by papier-mâché alebrijes. All ages.

  • Tuesday, August 4, 6:00 PM - Join the Brand Associates for ARTful Conversations, an innovative program at Brand that uses art as a portal for writing poetry. Everyone can write poetry, and everyone is welcome!

Accompanying Booklist:​​

Check out this list of Glendale Library, Arts & Culture materials exploring works on paper, histories, and methods of utilizing paper for creative expression.

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