EXHIBITIONS

Welcome! Here you can find information about Drinking Gourd Gallery's Current, Past, and Upcoming exhibitions. You can enjoy all of our exhibitions online. If an exhibition is still available for in-person viewing, we will note the location details in the description. Many of our exhibited works are for sale, so if you see something you like, please jot down the title and search our web site for details. 

 

"M" is for Menopause 2024

EMPOWERMENT. TRANSFORMATION. RESILIENCE. STRENGTH.

JOIN US FOR OUR WOMEN'S WELLNESS DAY ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 at Rocky Mount Mills! Purchase Your Ticket Here

“M” is for Menopause is a group exhibition dedicated to exploring the profound journey of menopause through a rich and diverse collection of artwork by North Carolina artists. Using the universal language of art, the exhibition seeks to educate, inspire, and celebrate the menopausal journey, highlighting it as a time of transformation and strength. By 2025, it’s estimated that 1.1 billion women will be experiencing menopause, or “The Change” as it is frequently called. Menopause is not a disease. Menopause is not a mental health condition. It is a natural part of the aging process when a person has gone 12 months without a menstrual period. In the United States, the average age for menopause is 51. However, it can occur earlier in life. But what is menopause? What causes hot flashes? What does it mean to be perimenopausal or postmenopausal? Too often, these normal life stages are spoken about negatively in hushed tones as if they’re something to be ashamed of or feared. Those with symptoms may be told it’s all in their mind and struggling can become normalized. The “M” is for Menopause exhibition and associated programming will allow us to advance conversations about menopause and help reframe the narrative on the subject.

As a part of this exhibition, we are proud to be supporting The Lighthouse Home. The Lighthouse Home is a 501(c)3 residential facility for women who are in transition and need a place to call home as they work towards the next chapter of their lives. The organization provides a structured and supportive environment for all women who need a fresh start and a new lease on life. Many residents have found their way to The Lighthouse Home while struggling to fight back against violence in their previous homes, substance abuse and life events that left them without shelter. These women come from all walks of life: young and old, college graduates and high school dropouts. The impactful work being done by The Lighthouse Home is marked by profound change, resilience, and the pursuit of a new chapter in life. The menopausal journey has many of these same characteristics. The art showcased here reflects the strength, courage, and transformation that are common threads in both of these experiences.

Join us on October 12, 2024, for our Women's Wellness Day! Whether you're experiencing menopause, supporting someone who is, or simply curious to learn
more, this event is for you! Let’s celebrate and embrace this natural phase of life together!  View the Women's Wellness Day Schedule of Events