Mary Kay Neumann and Helen Klebesadel offer "The Flowers are Burning: An Art and Climate Justice Project"  as an exhibit of watercolor paintings to venues that would like to create an opportunity for their audience to explore climate change and environmental justice through art. The artists believe the search for beauty and strength can help sustain us  as we grapple with the adversity of climate change.  The flowers are metaphors of power found in unexpected places. Mary Kay and Helen exhibit both individual and collaboratively created artworks in which the energy of flowers burning with beauty AND power is illuminated.

The  exhibit is available to museums and public, private, and community galleries, as well as university art galleries with secure, environmentally controlled facilities and professional staff experienced in handling works of art.

Requirements for borrowing include:
  • Limited-access gallery space with light and climate controls.
  • Lighting appropriate for a professional gallery.
  • The exhibition will be unpacked, repacked, moved, handled, and installed under professional supervision by personnel who have had previous experience in handling art objects. under museum glass The same individuals should be responsible for unpacking and repacking the paintings.
  • Trained security must be present at all times when open to the public.
  • Exhibition area must be locked during closed hours.
  • Crates , if they are used, must be stored in clean, dry, pest-free storage during the exhibition.
  • Fire detection and protection systems are required.
  • Proof of insurance coverage covering the value of the exhibition while on site and during transit to and from the borrower.
  • Approval of loan is subject to review of borrowing institution's Standard Facility Report.
  • Shipping to be booked through approved fine arts carrier. Shipping costs are the responsibility of the borrower.

The artists may be available to offer a talk in conjunction with the exhibition depending on schedule.  Ask if you are interested in this. (Honorarium plus travel and lodging.)

ARTWORKS FOR EXHIBITION

The watercolor paintings, on paper and canvas  in this exhibition include original works by Helen Klebesadel, and Mary Kay Neumann, as well as watercolors  created collaboratively.  The largest work available is 70x48 framed, with the majority of the works framed in the 40x50 to 30x40 range.  A variety of smaller works are available as well.  See digital art exhibition for examples.

FROM 75 TO 200 LINEAR FEET

This exhibition can be designed to present as few as  15 paintings and as many as 50  paintings depending on the needs of the venue.  It can easily fill a space with 200 linear feet at this time.

EXHIBITION SIGNAGE INCLUDED

The paintings are accompanied by labels that explicate what inspired the artists, using current scientific findings on the topic at hand or cultural poems, lyrics, or quotes by other creatives, and thinkers.

EXHIBITION RENTAL FEES

$6000 plus shipping and insurance for an exhibit up to 10 weeks.

Cost of extended exhibition period, beyond 10 weeks, will be pro-rated.

Educational institutions should contact us for other options.

To discuss an exhibition or talk, or to receive a printed packet via email contact
Helen R Klebesadel, [email protected]