Ed Bereal

WANTED: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace

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September 7, 2019 - January 5, 2020; Lightcatcher building

Curated by Amy Chaloupka, Curator of Art The Whatcom Museum is proud to present the work of Bellingham-based artist Ed Bereal for his first museum retrospective, Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace, which chronicles the full scope of the artist’s diverse practice. Born in Los Angeles in 1937 and raised in Riverside, California, Bereal […]

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docent tours

Take a docent-led tour beginning Sat., Sept. 14 and learn more about the artist and his works featured in WANTED: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace. Our trained docents will provide insight into his works, as well as discuss Bereal’s background. Tours begin in the lobby of the Lightcatcher and last one hour.

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Ed Bereal

WANTED: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace

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September 7, 2019 - January 5, 2020; Lightcatcher building

Curated by Amy Chaloupka, Curator of Art The Whatcom Museum is proud to present the work of Bellingham-based artist Ed Bereal for his first museum retrospective, Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace, which chronicles the full scope of the artist’s diverse practice. Born in Los Angeles in 1937 and raised in Riverside, California, Bereal […]

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party

learn more

docent tours

Take a docent-led tour beginning Sat., Sept. 14 and learn more about the artist and his works featured in WANTED: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace. Our trained docents will provide insight into his works, as well as discuss Bereal’s background. Tours begin in the lobby of the Lightcatcher and last one hour.

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Sep 06

Member Preview Reception for “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace”

September 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sep 07

Curator’s Gallery Tour for “Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace”

September 7 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Sep 21

Art, Politics, and Community: A Conversation Inspired by Ed Bereal’s Work

September 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Oct 10

Museum Advocates: Lecture with Local Artist Ed Bereal

October 10 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Oct 18

Curator’s Gallery Tour for Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace

October 18 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Dec 06

Curator’s Gallery Tour for Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace

December 6 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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Art, Politics, and Community
A Conversation Inspired by Ed Bereal’s Work
Saturday, Sept. 21, 4 – 5:30pm
Free with ticket
Old City Hall | 121 Prospect St.

Join the Whatcom Museum and the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center for an exciting and collaborative conversation inspired by the exhibition Wanted: Ed Bereal for Disturbing the Peace. Community leaders, including WWU Political Science Professor Vernon Damani Johnson and Bellingham Chief of Police David Doll, will join artist Ed Bereal in leading participants in round-table discussions focused around art, politics, and their impacts in our community. Participants will break out into smaller groups allowing for constructive conversation that promotes tolerance, respect, and nonviolent communication. Ticket information coming soon.

Image credit: Ed Bereal; Untitled (preparatory sketch), c. 1989; Oil and mixed media on board; 14 × 17 in. Courtesy of the artist.

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City of Hope: Resurrection City & the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign

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September 7, 2019 - January 5, 2020; Lightcatcher 2nd Floor Hallway

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s daring vision for economic justice and opportunity for every U.S. citizen. The poster exhibition examines the Poor People’s Campaign — a grassroots, multiracial movement that drew thousands of people to Washington, D.C. For 43 days between May and […]

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The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality

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February 1 - April 26, 2020, Lightcatcher building

The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality presents 89 hats and headdresses carefully selected from a private collection of more than 1300 extraordinary pieces of international headwear. This exhibition features hats from 42 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America, and is a tribute […]

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