Ceres Gallery New York/ ARC Gallery Chicago

Ceres Gallery is a feminist, not-for-profit, alternative gallery in New York City dedicated to the promotion of contemporary women in the arts. Ceres provides an exhibition space that enhances public awareness and helps remediate women’s limited access to commercial galleries. It also serves as a supportive base for a diversity of artistic and political views. Over the years, Ceres has encouraged not only artists but writers, musicians, dancers, poets and storytellers to perform in the gallery and take risks with their work that might not be possible in a commercial setting. The artists of Ceres believe the arts provide an important social service – that art has the power to educate, enhance and enrich the quality and depth of people’s lives. The Gallery provides a showcase for women artists regardless of age, artistic style or commercial viability to exhibit their work. Through progressive programing, Ceres has also become a gathering place for educational and community activities and, in addition to providing the general public with a place to expand their knowledge of contemporary art, is also a place for women artists to gather for support and friendship.