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SCA members view artist Maren Hassinger's artwork on a white gallery wall.
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Two women view a diptych artwork on a white gallery wall.
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People view artworks for a silent auction.
A person views an artwork that uses metal container lashing bars hung installed on a white wall and a wooden floor.
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The 2023 Annual Meeting beneath Margaret Honda's "Double Feature with Short Subject"

Associate Curator Robyn Farrell welcoming SCA members for a viewing of the Barbara Kruger exhibition.

Associate Curator Robyn Farrell welcoming SCA members for a viewing of the Barbara Kruger exhibition.

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