The Slide Room Gallery (lower level of VISA) offers opportunities for artists interested in curating exhibitions (see "submissions"). The gallery, a non-profit organization with its own Board of Directors, has a mandate for curated exhibitions of three or more artists, specifically to encourage curatorial practice. Artist Laura Gildner, who is also President of the Slide Room Gallery Board, is seen in the image above installing her second Slide Room Gallery curatorial project, Consumed. As one of the many components of this exhibition, Laura has created a beach with real sand where several tv sets with video images will rest. Laura describes her curatorial process:

"The idea for Consumed came about fairly organically. I tend to gravitate towards works of art that speak to interests or issues I'm thinking about and have learned to trust those instincts when sourcing inspiration for my own projects or organizing a show. Lately consumption (both in excess and lack thereof) is something I'm reminded of multiple times throughout the day whether it be in an environmental, cultural, social or political context. Curating is very much an extension of an art practice: it takes time, energy, hard work, and imagination to put a show together, but once an idea is in motion the possibilities can seem almost endless. One by one, I found artists working directly with ideas surrounding consumption and popular culture, each very different from one another aesthetically yet sharing a common creative backbone. I am extremely grateful that despite geographical distance, all of them agreed to be a part of this exhibit and together I feel they offer a compelling look into why remaining conscious of our consumption is increasingly relevant."