National Nurses United presents a juried art exhibition on view Oct. 20-24

National Nurses United is pleased to present “Resistance and Resilience,” a juried group exhibition in Oakland, Calif., featuring the compelling work of 30 artists from across the country whose work embodies the themes of resistance and resilience. Selected by multidisciplinary artist and independent curator Pallavi Sharma and artist and graphic designer Choppy Oshiro, and on view Oct. 20 to Oct. 24, 2025, this exhibition addresses a range of issues: labor rights, environmental health, human rights, mental health, civil rights for disabled people, and more.

Opening reception: Friday, Oct. 17, 5-8 p.m.
On view: Oct. 20-24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: California Nurses Association/National Nurses United, 155 Grand Ave., First Floor, Oakland, Calif.

Exhibiting artists: Salma Arastu, Eden Attar, Ellen Bepp, Lorraine Bonner, Rachel Breen, Coz, Terry Cummings, Shari Arai DeBoer, Kate Deciccio, Reiko Fujii, Laura Hapka, Ester Hernandez, Tori Hong, Kay Ingulli, Miguel Lopez, Fernando Martí, Barbara Milot, Roxann Murray, Yeu Q Nguyen, Calixto Robles, Ashley Salaz, Jos Sances, Wanda Seamster, Brian Singer, Chanika Svetvilas, Rommy Torrico, Truong Tran, Juan Varela, Patricia Miye Wakida, and April Werle.

National Nurses United is the largest and fastest-growing union and professional association of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members nationwide. NNU affiliates include California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee, DC Nurses Association, Michigan Nurses Association, Minnesota Nurses Association, and New York State Nurses Association.