Speaking this weekend at @spenation.bsky.social’s national conference on: “How to Talk about Difficult Photographs.” Join me Saturday afternoon!

Closing night / artist talk was last night for my show, “Womxn with Children.” Such a gift. Wonderful people, lovely engagement. This feels like a pivotal project at a pivotal time. I am so grateful for everyone who made this work, this show, this artist talk possible. 🙏💜✨ Thank you!

Now please go make some ✨

#spiritualdirection #spiritualformation #artasresistance #artist #womeninart

In my day job I teach photography. This term that includes a history of photography course. Today’s topic: Documentary photography from 1940-1960. Today’s photo history lesson felt a bit too close to home. 📸 Margaret Bourke White, 1942

Recently discovered a way back into nostalgia fueled by a former favorite: going to our local library to browse the DVD section. It may not be Blockbuster, but it’s something. Add a pizza pickup and I’m back in 2005. 🍕📀🍿 #locallibrary #themoreyouknow

Hello! 👋 it’s time for a more formal introduction. ✨🧵

#spiritualdirection #artist

Opening night of, “Womxn without Children,” at the Long Beach Artist Co-Op. #artshow #photography

Image: Josiah Grant

My heart is so full today! My solo show “Womxn without Children” opened last night in Long Beach, CA at the Artist Co-Op. such an amazing experience! Thank you to all the amazing participants who made this work possible. Learn more about the work on my website: christineleesmith.com 💜

Virtual gallery tour for the photography show I recently curated: open.substack.com/pub/christin...

#artshow #photography #time #curator

Documenting “Now is Always,” opening tomorrow Jan. 27 from 6pm-8pm with @miguelesparza.bsky.social

Opening Monday 1/27 at Biola University - Bardwell Project Space from 6pm-8pm.

Join me in exploring the liminality of time through photography.

#curator #artshow #photographer #fineartphotography

Published today on Abbey of the Arts: abbeyofthearts.com/blog/2025/01...

It wasn’t that long ago #MLK

Go touch grass
Look at the clouds in the sky
And eat a taco 🌮 💜

Where are all my overworked and underpaid artists at? 🙌
#artistlife #welisten #dontjudge

A friend once asked me if they should join Reddit. I said likely they should pass. Then I read this today. 🤔

#lanina #socal

Watching one of my comfort movies tonight 🎬🍿. Would love to add a few more to my list. Here are mine:

1. Uncle Buck
2. Legally Blonde
3. The Net / Speed
4. Fall Guy
5. Spy Game

What are yours?

Hey Party People! I’m hosting an opening reception at my solo show opening at the Long Beach Artist Co-Op on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 6-8pm. Join me and let’s discuss the aspects of autonomy and desire around fertility for womxn in America today.

#childfree #childless #artshow #longbeachca