BRIDGING THE GAP

ART EXHIBITION · JULY 10 - AUGUST 7

WASHBURN ARTS CENTER

at GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
800 FLORIDA AVE NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

July 17th
6-8 pm - Opening Reception
6:45 pm - Panel Discussion with artist Ellen Mansfield and Liza Mercado of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Collective - Interpreters will be provided.

Circle-shaped painting by artist Tessla Thompson depicting a warm rose-copper-toned mamma breastfeeding her baby against a lavender purple background.
Below the painting is the text:
"BRIDGING THE GAP ART EXHIBITION
Friday, July 10 --> Friday, August 7, 2026
Washburn Arts Center at Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
DEAF & HARD OF HEARING BREASTFEEDING WEEK 9/16-22"
The momma wears an emerald spaghetti strap tank top, and her hair is a bob cut of natural dreadlocks and a crown of white stars. White ribbons spread out from her supporting arm which holds her baby. Faint symbols in gentle blues and pinks fade into the lavender background and include symbols for the African Adinkra symbol, the moon, home, peace, leaves, healthcare, healing, money, resistance, love, scales, and empowerment.

ARTISTS

Starr Baker

Fred Michael Beam

Theda Clesceri

Julee Dickerson-Thompson

Susan Dupor

Mencie Y. Hairston

Ellen Mansfield

PDurr

Kristen Schell

Tessla Thompson

Hannah Wheatcroft

Bridging the Gap is a Collaboration of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Collective, DC Breastfeeding Coalition, and Anthropology of Motherhood

DEAF & HARD OF HEARING BREASTFEEDING WEEK: SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2026

The Virtual Exhibition & Social Media Launch for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week will be coming September 16-22, 2026.