Exhibition “Chosen Family” and “Mutual Aid”

November 4 – January 4, Zeitgeist Atrium Gallery, Duluth, MN. Opening event Wednesday, November 5th, 5-7pm

March 6 – April 24, MacRostie Art Center, Grand Rapids, MN. Opening event March6, 4-7pm

For the last year I have been working on this body of work. The stories of mutual aid and chosen family are important to retell now more than ever. We’re reminded that we aren’t alone, that our families and community need us as much as we need them. We stay connected to the good – reject the chaos. We bring our best to each day and make the world better.

Rent Party 25” x 50” pastel on paper

Carolyn Olson is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. 

This activity is made possible in part through an Artist Equity Grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, thanks to generous support from the McKnight Foundation.