The ‘F’ Word Project is gaining momentum, thanks to some dedicated artists and curators. My friend and talented artist Julie McDonough came to me recently with an idea for a photo shoot which she calls “Forgive.” The shoot came together with the help of Tess Garoon, who did the hair and makeup and helped with the styling. Read more at http://juliemcdonough.wordpress.com

Monica Bowman, Director of the Butcher’s Daughter Gallery in Ferndale exhibited work by Lisa Marie Thalhammer, whose images bring up issues of gender, identity and power.  Read my review on thedetroiter.com website. Monica Bowman is

also planning a series of Saturday Salons in the gallery, and one will be devoted to discussion on the ‘F’ Word Project. Thank you Monica!

Plans are in the making for the creation of an online gallery posting essays, poems, photographs, paintings, sculpture, and video containing ‘F’ Word Project content. Stay tuned for more information on the ‘F” Word Project.  And please submit work and ideas to dalesparage@msn.com. I invite you to visit my website, www.dalesparage.com