In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Ryan sits down with multidisciplinary artist Veronica Jackson juror and judge for the Bower Center’s 13th Annual National Juried Exhibition. Veronica discusses her artistic journey, her approach to curating exhibitions, and her vision for expanding the Bower Center’s makerspaces. The conversation delves into art as a powerful form of expression, the value of creative risk-taking, and the importance of making art accessible to everyone. Listeners are encouraged to visit the exhibition and attend upcoming events at the Bower Center in Bedford, Virginia.