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Coinciding with a change in leadership, the nonprofit that organizes my local First Friday art events has informed me that they are no longer using generative ai in their promotional materials. With this in mind,  I am currently planning to table at the First Friday Art Night on August 7, not as a member of the arts council but as an independent community member. At this time, I do not have any plans for my artwork to be featured again in the affiliated Machias Arts Center gallery, but am moving ahead with some very exciting alternative options I hope to say more about soon!

You can find my previous announcement about my withdrawal from First Friday Art Nights here, or sign up for my email newsletter here to get important calendar updates!

Just a note that I have ended my professional relationship with the Machias Arts Council due to philosophical differences regarding the organization’s persistent use of generative ai. This means that my work will no longer be available for sale in the Machias Arts Center gallery. I have also withdrawn from this year’s First Friday Art Night events, which are hosted by the Machias Arts Council. I continue to wish all artists involved well, and am actively pursuing other opportunities that feel more closely aligned with my values!