Guest Curator
Jaime Ransome

BAU Gallery is pleased to present CRAZY, an exhibition featuring the work of 31 female-identifying and non-binary artists that creates a safe space for rage, protest, and performance. Guest-curated by Jaime Ransome, the exhibition will open Saturday, January 10, 2026, and run through Sunday, February 8Together the 55 works are a vibrant celebration of creativity across media: painting, photography, installation, light art, video, performance, and sculpture. The exhibition confronts the centuries-old stereotype that expressive, opinionated, intelligent women are “crazy” by making space for authentic responses to the contemporary world and presenting those emotions as fine art. Inspired by Afropunk art movements and feminist punk music, CRAZY showcases art that embraces maximalist self-expression as a method of personal and political advocacy.

"Curating this exhibition was a true passion project," Ransome said. "I hope it will allow 'girls' to arm ourselves with the knowledge that there are more like us out there, building on the idea set out by the Riot Grrrls of the early '90s that with just a zine or concert or an art show, strong, smart, creative femmes can finally find each other. We're stronger in numbers, and I just want every 'girl' to come out, see the show, and meet people."

Karen Allen, president of BAU Gallery, said, "The gallery invited Jaime to imagine and curate an exhibition specifically for our first show of the new year, and she delivered a powerful exhibition that is both inspiring and incredibly timely. As an alternative artist-run space, BAU has always been dedicated to experimentation, inclusiveness, and out-of-the-box creative production, and CRAZY does all that. We're thrilled to help realize Jaime's vision and offer the community a place for new art, critical dialogue, and deep connection."

Artists in the Exhibition

Scout Albrecht • Kacie Burns • Serena Buschi • Velianna Catalano • Leela Corman • Reilly Deller • Hanna Rose DeMarco • Leslie Fandrich • Marcy Freedman • Judy Giera • Debby Goan • Suchi Jalavancha • Jenna Jerman • Carla Rae Johnson • Veronica Lawlor • Ronna Lebo • Elinor Levy • Holly McCabe • Jeanna Mead • Kelly Moomey • Susan J. Murphy • Peloloca • PIST • Camila Pombo • Jennifer Prevatt • Pussy Riot balaclava on loan from Taliesin Thomas • Christie Rose • Eileen Sheppard • Michelle Silver • Lisa Wilde • Amelia C. Williams