MotherShip Studios in San Marcos, Texas, announces its upcoming group exhibition "Scrappy: By Any Means Necessary," running from December 13, 2025, to February 7, 2026. Curated by Jennifer Moore, the show features works by eleven artists—Hollie Brown, Ellen Crofts, Lisa Guevara, Julia Hungerford, John Le, Elisa Lendvay, Niloofar Mofrad, Hilary Nelson, Gyan Shrosbree, Jim Shrosbree, and Narong Tintamusik—who explore the concept of "scrappiness" in artistic practice, embracing improvisation, process, and resourcefulness over polished finish.
The exhibition matters because it highlights a grassroots, community-driven art space that champions local artists and affordable studio access in Central Texas. By celebrating scrappiness as a deliberate artistic strategy, the show challenges conventional notions of refinement in art, connecting contemporary practice to historical influences like Duchamp and craft traditions. It also underscores the role of small, women-led organizations in fostering regional art scenes, supported by local sponsors and a fiscal partnership with The Museum of Human Achievement.