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SNOW SHOW: Winter Now JAN 24 - APR 2, 2025
SVMoA Exhibition Engagement
Snow has been a defining feature of human imagination, survival, and celebration for centuries. For some, snow represents tranquility, resilience, and wonder; for others, it signifies the stark realities of survival and environmental change. SNOW SHOW: Winter Now presents an artistic exploration of winter through the lenses of contemporary artists who delve into themes of time, memory, identity, and the evolving landscape of snow. This exhibition invites us to think about winter as more than a season. It challenges us to reconsider its traditions, symbols, and future. Artists such as Sofía Jaramillo and Ryan Bonilla reimagine who gets to be represented in winter sports and landscapes, while Mungo Thomson and Catherine Opie encourage us to reflect on time—whether fleeting human moments or geological eras. At the same time, Rob Reynolds connects us to Indigenous understandings of weather, reminding us of the critical relationship between climate change and culture. Whether you are a lifelong winter enthusiast, a visitor from afar, or someone seeking refuge from the cold, SNOW SHOW: Winter Now provides an opportunity to explore our personal and collective relationships with winter landscapes. The works challenge our memories, expand our perspectives, and ask: What does winter mean today? What could it mean tomorrow? Essential Questions Addressed in this SVMoA Exhibition: •
What does winter represent for you—emotionally, culturally, or environmentally?
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How do artists use winter landscapes to explore memory, time, and identity?
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What stories do we tell about winter? Who gets to be part of those stories?
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How does art inspire awareness and action around environmental challenges, like climate change?
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How can artists help us imagine the future of winter landscapes and recreation?
How to Use This Guide: SVMoA encourages active engagement when teaching with our exhibitions. The questions and activities below are recommendations for incorporating SVMoA exhibition SNOW SHOW: Winter Now into your classroom. There are no “right” answers. Each class will likely require different adaptations for best results.