"Enough is Enough: Who You Are, Where You Are" works by Joy Hoop at The Blue House Gallery

"Enough is Enough: Who You Are, Where You Are" works by Joy Hoop at The Blue House Gallery

The Blue House Gallery is excited to work with the Returning Artist Guild to present "Enough is Enough: Who You Are, Where You Are" works by Joy Hoop. Exhibition runs through May 31st with open hours Fridays 4-6pm.

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Address: 3325 Catalpa Drive, Dayton, OH 45405 [Map/directions]
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Fri, May 23 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fri, May 30 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cost: FREE

The Blue House Gallery is excited to work with The Returning Artists Guild to present our newest exhibition!

Please join us for the opening reception of "Enough is Enough: Who You Are, Where You Are", works by Joy Hoop, on Saturday April 12th from 6-9pm at the Blue House Gallery!

Joy is one of the founding members of the Returning Artists Guild (RAG). Joy is a true visionary and prolific creator. Joy has beautiful blue eyes. 

From the Artist:

This unique collection provides a rare glimpse into the life of a woman who has been incarcerated for nearly three decades.

During Joy's twenty eight years behind bars she has experienced the devastating low of guilt and shame, the excruciating pain of grief and loss, and finally, through hope, the profound beauty of being herself.

As you examine each work, search beyond the canvas. You will discover the mundane, the marginalized, the isolated, the hope, the triumph, and the overwhelming resilience of her human spirit.

Joy's work demonstrates that for her, freedom is being who you are where you are.

“As an incarcerated artist, I use material that is within my reach. This includes discarded clothing, recycled cardboard, left over paint, and found and repurposed objects. Each piece of work is intentional. How am I feeling? Is there a message? Then I begin a meticulous process of collecting and assemblage. There comes a time when perhaps: Enough is enough.” 

We hope you can come join us Saturday April 12th for our newest exhibition! If you've been here before, the parking situation is a little different. Our friends at The DURC next door are willing to let us use the old Seibenthaler's parking lot. Once you park, and visit our new horse neighbors! We'd like to leave the parking nearest the house for folks with any mobility issues. Please join us on Saturday!

The Blue House Gallery

"Enough is Enough: Who You Are, Where You Are" works by Joy Hoop at The Blue House Gallery is taking place at The Blue House Gallery, which is located at 3325 Catalpa Drive in Dayton. The Blue House Gallery - Our mission is to create a learning place audiences can comfortably converge and exchange or interpret ideas.

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