Sound & Vision II: For the Record
March 11 – May 6, 2023
Opening Reception Saturday, March 11, 2023 | 4 – 6 pm
Closing Reception Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | 5 – 7 pm
The art exhibition For the Record was a feminist celebration of music and visual art. It took place at the historic Institute Library in New Haven from March 11 through May 6 in honor of Women’s History Month. The exhibit featured dozens of artists who submitted through open call to make imaginary record album covers. The title—For the Record—comes from setting the “record” straight. Being allowed to speak—or sing—for ourselves, in our own true voices. This is a diverse and inclusive exploration of the roles of women in music.
For the Record not only featured memorabilia from notable musicians but also album covers designed by local artists, and some treasures unearthed from WPKN’s extensive vinyl archive.
For the Record was curated by Martha Willette Lewis as a collaboration between The Institute Library, WPKN Community Radio and Café 9. The exhibit will feature an opening reception on March 11 with a May 6 closing reception and dance party to wind the whole thing down in style.
Amanda Bouquet, Amelia Maurer, Amy Wachtel, Angelica Sistrunk, Ann Kennedy, Carol Snyder, Christine Ohlman, Claudia Doring Baez, Corinthia Saez, Dika Kuljis, Dylan Strazar, Emily Herberich, Eva Geertz, Eve Hars, George Corsillo, Jahmal Henderson, Jeff Sokolowski, Joanne Connon, Jody Clouse, John Keefer, Julia Cumming, Julie Bowers Murphy, Kathleen DeMeo, Linda Lindroth, Martha Willette Lewis, Matt Feiner, Michelle Beaulieu-Morgan, Mohan Maharaj, Sr, Patrick Carroll, Linda Lindroth, , Sally Hill & Tim Nighswander, Regan Avery, Sadie Grey Murphy, Sue Czark, T.M. Stewart, Tammy Faye Starlite, Tina Sarno, V.V. Aldebaran McEvoy, The Collection of Alec Cumming, The Collection of Eva Geertz, The Collection of Del La Pietro, The Collection of Steve DiCostanzo, The Collection of WPKN
This event is free and open to the public; we do want to remind people who’ve never been here before that the Institute Library can only be reached by walking up a flight of stairs, and the Library is not ADA-compliant.