Opening Reception: The Other Side of the Tracks

Join us for the opening reception of The Other Side of the Tracks on Saturday, November 9 from 6 to 8 pm. Curated by Jorge Rojas, The Other Side of the Tracks features national and regional artists Tania Candiani, Raven Chacon, Gregg Deal, Guillermo Galindo, Zhi Lin, Caroline Liu, Paisley Rekdal, Xaviera Simmons, and Chip Thomas. Each artist examines and challenges the traditional narrative of the American railroad, and promote a more inclusive and accurate view of the subject matter. As a new generation of faster trains emerges, we must think critically about the history of our railways: who they have served, who they’ve neglected, and who they have hurt. The power that trains have to move and inspire us is still strong, but if we are to build a more equitable future, we must make a more concerted effort to clearly see our past.

Image: Chip Thomas, The bison didn’t cross the tracks; the tracks crossed the bison, 2024.