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Exhibitions And Performances

*2001 to present “The Paula Lalala MVSEVM” is an ongoing project. Open to the public, free admission. The Guest Room, an exhibition space located within the MVSEVM.

2021

“Woman, I Am” group show curated by Marline A. Martin, Create Council on the Arts, Catskill NY

2020

2019

“SALLY” group show curated by Sasha Chavchavadze and JoAnne McFarland, Artepoetica & Old Stone House Museum, B’klyn NY

2018

“Gowanus Pioneer Small Works” – group show curated by Sasha Chavchavadze, Dredgers Boathouse, B’klyn NY

“No Nudes, No Sunsets” -group show, curated by Alon Koppel. Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill NY

“Constellations, A Survey of New Photography” -group show, curated by Robert Tomlinson. Kaaterskill Fine Arts Gallery, Hunter NY

“Carnival of Connectivity” -interactive performance booth, in collaboration with D’Amico Gowanus Laboratory Collective. Expo-Gowanus, Brooklyn NY

“True North” -group show, curated by Susan Jennings and Julie Torres. LABspace, Hillsdale NY

2017

“The Bedroom, Fourth Iteration” -installation by TWAT collective, curated by Carrie Skoczek and Eva Melas. Holland Tunnel Gallery, Brooklyn NY

“artlikelifelike” -group exhibition mapping the activities and work of WAMER. UNA Gallery, Portland OR

“CENTENNIAL: SHE” -group show curated by Portia Munson and Niva Dorell. Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill NY

“Archiving Gowanus” -group show highlighting artifacts from Gowanus Canal Concervancy. Flux Factory Self Storage, Brooklyn NY

“Newfoundland: Real and Imagined” -group show, curated by Robyn Love. BARDO-29, The House Museum, Gillams, Canada

“Carnival of Connectivity” -interactive performance booth, in collaboration with D’Amico Gowanus Laboratory Collective. Expo-Gowanus, Brooklyn NY

“The Bedroom, Third Iteration” -installation by TWAT collective, curated by Hye Ryung Na and Yang Seungwook. Na Gallery, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

“Taconic North” -group show, curated by Susan Jennings and Julie Torres. LABspace, Hillsdale NY

“The Bedroom, Second Iteration” -installation by TWAT collective, curated by Jessica Willis and Paula Lalala. Joyce Goldstein Gallery, Chatham NY

“The Bedroom, First Iteration” -installation by TWAT collective. Dobbs Ferry Studio Building, Cornwall-on-Hudson NY

2016

“Overlord” -group show, curated by Kenny Cole. SRO Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

2015

“Apostrophe Subway Show” -renegade pop-up group show, curated by Sei and Ki Smith. Kosciusko Street Subway platform, Brooklyn NY

“Outlandish Stroll” -interdisciplinary performative group event organized by Paula Lalala. NY NY

“Diva Divan” -group exhibition and performance collaboration with International Culture Lab. Center of Contemporary Art, Tbilisi, Georgia

2014

“Asylum” -installation, in conjunction with a performance re-performed by guest artists (Sleep). Guest Room of Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Cornwallville NY

“Rotation of Language” -group show, curated by Scott Fulmer. Whether Again Gallery, Rockaway, Queens NY

“Dystopian Domesticity” -group show, curated by Jessica Willis. Joyce Goldstein Gallery, Chatham NY

“Gathering of Artists” -group show. Columbia Greene Community College, Hudson NY,

“Mobile Home Show” -installation in a group show, curated by Tasha Depp and Eva Melas. A Private Mobile Home, Catskill NY

“Ad Infinitum” -group show, curated by Tasha Depp. Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill NY

“The Last Brucennial” -group show, organized by Bruce High Quality Foundation and Vito Schnable,  NY NY

“Fountain Art Fair” -performance booth, (Enhanced Art Resources Introductory Art Experience). At the invitation of Hullaballoo Collective, NY NY

2013

“Landscape Observed, Imagined, or Recollected” -group show, curated by Scott Fulmer. Whether Again, Rockaway, Queens NY

“Open Studio Tour”  -open studio. Cornwallville NY

“ReCycle, ReCreate, Reimagined” -group show and benefit auction. Omi International Arts Center, Ghent NY

“Slide Night” -group event. Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Cornwallville NY

2012

“Open Studio Tour” -open studio. Cornwallville NY

2011

“Gun Show” -group show, curated by Portia Munson and Katharine Umsted. Kleinert/James Gallery, Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, Woodstock NY

“Paula Lalala MVSEVM Grand Re-Opening” -performance event. Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Cornwallville NY

“Paradise” -group show, curated by Sasha Chavachavadze and Tamara Pittman. Proteus Gowanus, Brooklyn NY

“Kate’s Foundation Benefit” -exhibition and benefit auction. Rumson NJ

“Open Studio Tour” -open studio. Cornwallville NY

2010

Paula Lalala MVSEVM relocates to Cornwallville NY

2009

“Consumed By Life” -performance event. Guy Fawkes Bonfire, Depp-Joy Residence, Catskill NY

“Bushwick Studio Tour” -open studio and performance booth (The Paula Lalala Art Experience). Brooklyn NY

2008

Paula Lalala MVSEVM relocates to Bushwick, Brooklyn NY

“Fudge the Pimp: Part Deux” -group show and performance booth (The Paula Lalala Art Experience), curated by International Culture Lab. Avant Yarde, Brooklyn NY

“Open Studio Tour” -open studio and performance booth (The Paula Lalala Art Experience). North Adams MA

2007

“Fudge the Pimp” -group show and interactive performance (Inside of the House), curated by Intnational Culture Lab, Avant Yarde, Brooklyn NY

2006

“Thread Bare, Tradition Unraveled” -group show, curated by S. Chasteen, H. Hutchinson, and P. Munson. Kleinert/James Gallery, Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, Woodstock NY

“Salon” -group show, curated by Greg Mink. Bellvue Hospital Center, NY NY

“2nd Annual Show” -group show and “Say My Name” interactive performance. Eclipse Mill Gallery, North Adams MA

“North Adams Open Studios” -open studio. North Adams MA

2005

Paula Lalala MVSEVM relocates to North Adams, MA

“Inaugural Exhibition” -group show. Eclipse Mill Gallery, North Adams MA

“Blue, Blue, Blue: A Misty Meadows Enterprises Production” -group show and performance event. Matchless, Brooklyn NY

“Fridge Fest: Diva Divan” -group installation and performance event, curated by Ben Trovato. Spirit Wind Performance Space, Philadelphia PA

“Sinage” -exhibited series of paintings, participated in performance with members of Cult 12, Art Parade. Fringe Theater Festival, Philadelphia PA

“Heifer Project Benefit” -group show and benefit auction. Kuwayama-Smith Residence, NY NY

“MVSEVM closing” -performance event marking the closing of the MVSEVM in Dumbo. Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Dumbo, Brooklyn NY

2004

“Memories, Dreams, Reflections” -solo show (included selections from the Paula Lalala MVSEVM and “Sleep” an interactive performance). ART Mission, Binghamton NY

“Roads and Pastimes” -group show and performance (exhibited work from the Paula Lalala MVSEVM and “About Dad” performance), curated by Amy Bay. Buzzer 30 Gallery, Queens NY

“Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival” -site specific installation, performance, open studio. Brooklyn NY

2003

“Diverse Expressions” -installation and performance, curated by Walt Swales. Montclair State University Gallery, Upper Mont Clair NJ

“Nature Hanging by a Thread” -group show, curated by Robyn Love and Eva Melas. Queens Theatre in the Park Galleries, Queens NY

“Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival” -site-specific installation, performance, open studio. Brooklyn NY

“First International FriDge Festival” -group show, curated by International Culture Lab. Fringe Gallery, Wellington, New Zealand

2002

“Alice’s Arc” -collaboration with the Kay Nishikawa Dance Group. Speyer Hall at Universtiy Settlement, NY NY

“Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival” -site-specific installation, performance, open studio. Brooklyn NY

2001

“An Outsider Outside/Pirate Exhibition” -unsolicited site-specific photo installation and performance. Centre Pompidou, Paris, France and Tate Modern, London, England

“Paula Lalala MVSEVM Grand Opening” -installation and group performance event, curated by Paula Lalala. Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Dumbo Brooklyn NY

“Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival” -site-specific installation, performance, open studio, Brooklyn NY

“Dumbo Art Under The Bridge Festival – Parade of Concept” -group performance event created by Paula Lalala, Brooklyn NY

2000

“Women’s Art Exchange” -traveling screening of performance videos, curated by Beth Bolgla. Jordan and Saudi Arabia

“Deli Dances in Times Square” -collaboration with the Kay Nishikawa Dance Group. Cashma, NY NY

“Off with the Hare, En Plain Air” -collaboration with Kay Nishikawa Dance Group. Warwick NY

“Cyclic Voices” -interactive performance (Maidenhood Photo Burning), curated by Scott Fulmer. Gershwin Hotel, NY NY

“Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival” -site-specific installation, performance, open studio. Brooklyn NY

1999

“Red Room Rug Romp and Magic Carpet Ride” -site-specific installation and performance event (Eternal Youth). Gershwin Hotel, NY NY

“Refugee Benefit” -interactive performance (Photo Shred) group event curated by Scott Fulmer. Gershwin Hotel, NY NY

“Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival” -site-specific installation, performance, open studio. Brooklyn NY

1998

“Black Dirt” -collaborative performance. K2 Dance and Art, Brooklyn NY,

“Life Resembles Art” -conceptual performance. Sunset Park, Brooklyn NY

“Dumbo Art Under the Bridge Festival” -site-specific installation, performance, open studio. Brooklyn NY

1997

“Burning” -solo exhibition and performance (Self Destroying Sculpture, when plugged in). Sarah Foster’s Mom’s Garden, Princeton NJ

“Last Wave” -collaborative performance. K2 Dance and Art, Brooklyn NY

“Bravado Vibrato” -installation (Emotional Psycho Trauma Drama, or: Sex, Death, and Dreams) and performance event (Cut Clothing). 57 Jay Street Studio, Brooklyn NY

“Can’t Give It Away: Art Auction, Trade, Barter” -installation and performance event. 57 Jay St. Studio, Brooklyn NY

1996

“Full Moon Benefit” -group exhibition and benefit auction. Cook County Theater Department, Chicago IL

“Open Studio” -open studio. DUMBO Brooklyn NY

1995

“To Relive” -installation and performance event (I’m Offering You To Cut A Lock Of My Hair). Harlem Rooming House, NY NY

1994

“Taking Over: Vulvapalooza” -group show. ABC no Rio, NY NY

1992

“Group Show” -group show, installation, and event 255 Water St., Brooklyn NY

1991

“Solo Show” -solo show. Micanopy Artist Colony, Micanopy FL

1990

“Paula’s Show” -solo show, installation and art give away. Empty House, Chicago IL

“1000 Things” -group show, curated by Greg Aprahamian. FX Gallery, Chicago IL

“Sacrifice” -performance collaboration with F. Spendlove. Chicago IL

“Spring Show” -group show, curated by Quintron. Milk of Burgundy, Chicago IL

1989

“Unspoken Identities” -group show to benefit homeless shelter. South Side Shelter, Chicago IL

“Graduation Exhibit” -group show. School of the Art Institute, Chicago IL

1988

“Sensory” -site-specific installation and performance, collaboration with Suzy Byrne. Gallery 1370, Chicago IL

1987

“Britelites” -site-specific installation and performance, collaboration with Suzy Byrne. Abandoned lot, Chicago IL

1986

“Installations In Abandoned Locations” -site-specific installations in abandoned locations. MA, NY, TX

Education

1987-1989 B.F.A. School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago IL

1984-1986 Parsons School of Design; NY NY

Group Affiliations

2017- present  Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild, Exhibition Committee- Member

2016– present  TWAT (The. Women. Artist. Team.)- Founder

2013- present  Old Masters Art Prize, prize awarded to artist over age 65- Founding Member

2001- present  W.A.M.E.R. (Women Artists Meeting, Eating, and Reading)- Member

1996-1998   Mothers and Artists Collaboration Group- Founding Member

1991-1994   Women Only, Artists and Writers Critique Group-Founding Member

1991-2005   New York City Home Educators Alliance- Member, Board Member

1990-1991   Micanopy Artist Colony- Founding Member

1988   EMIT Gallery and Library for Time-based Art, Founding Member

Curatorial Projects

2014  “Sleep” -nine re-performers. Guest Room of the Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Cornwallville NY

2013  “We’ve Met” -group show. Guest Room of the Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Cornwallville NY

2012  “Second Show” -group show. Guest Room of the Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Cornwallville NY

2011  “Inaugural Exhibition” -group show. Guest Room of the Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Cornwallville, NY

2001  “Gift Show” -group show. Paula Lalala MVSEVM, Brooklyn NY

1997  “Bravado Vibrato” – group performance event. Jay Street Studio, Brooklyn, NY,

1992 “Group Show” -group show, installation, and event. 255 Water St., Brooklyn, NY

Select Talks, Panels, etc.

2017

“artlikelifelike” – panel member, UNA Gallery, Portland OR

“DIY Art World” -panel member, LABspace, Hillsdale NY

“Censorship” -panel member, in relation to “CENTENNIAL: SHE”, Greene County Council on the Arts, Catskill NY

“Monsters Under the Bed” -panel member, in conjunction with “TWAT, The Bedroom”. various locations in Chatham NY and Hudson NY

2015

“Trauma, The Body, The Subconscious Workshop” -designed and led, International Culture Lab, Brooklyn NY

2014

“Rotation of Language” -panel member, Whether Again Gallery, Rockaway, Queens NY

2003

“Talk about the Paula Lalala MVSEVM” -Lecture at Mont Clair State University