Event Dates
Time
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ariela Badenas, Held Together. Courtesy of the Artist.
Ariela Badenas, Held Together. Courtesy of the Artist.
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion | Held Together: A conversation on collaboration and community
ADMISSION
Free
Registration not necessary
Four photographers, Ariela Badenas, Chelsea Ker, Ian Heffernan, and Jae Ryan, came together to create a DIY exhibition, curating their distinct styles into a cohesive show without the constraints of traditional galleries. Hosted in a neighbourhood restaurant for three months, Imperfect Order explores the unexpected connections between images when placed side by side.
In this informal artist talk – moderated by fellow photographer Geoff Brown – we’ll discuss the process of curation among peers, collaboration, and making art accessible to the public — encouraging others to share their work in nontraditional spaces. By embracing chance, context, and community, we hope to inspire more artists to exhibit their work in an open, low-barrier way.
Ariela Badenas, Chelsea Ker, Ian Heffernan, and Jae Ryan are a collective of photographers passionate about capturing candid, urban moments. United by their love for exploring everyday stories through the lens, they transform fleeting scenes into compelling visual narratives. Their group exhibit entitled Imperfect Order is on display at The Pleasant from April to June 2025. They invite viewers to discover art in unexpected places.
