MRPAC Art Gallery

JURI LOVE

Photojournalism of Foxborough

A photojournalism exhibition, a vibrant portrayal of Foxborough’s unique stories and scenes.

On show: December 1, 2024-February 28, 2025

Artist Reception: Wednesday, January 22, 2025; 6pm-8pm

Juri Love (aka Goddess of Connection) is a survivor of child sex abuse, domestic violence, bullying, and homelessness. She was born and raised in Japan and now resides in Foxborough, MA. She has two children, Jaden and Jayla, and is thriving in her life as a single mom and entrepreneur.

She has many accolades that include being a recipient of Heroes Among Us from the NBA Boston Celtics and a Volunteerism Award from the New England Patriots. She is also an award-winning TV/Film producer, journalist, musician, model, actress, and podcaster who uses her platform to bring awareness to people suffering from similar social issues she endured. Juri was the president/founder of a non-profit called Genuine Voices which taught music to juvenile offenders in the detention program.

As an actress, she appeared in the Oscar-nominated film “Don’t Look Up” as a Japanese Reporter along with her son Jaden Onwuakor who shared the stage with Sir Mark Rylance and was directed by Oscar-winning writer/director Adam McKay. Additionally Juri worked on the Marvel Studios movie Shang-Chi at Paramount Studio in Hollywood as a photo double of Michelle Yeoh.

She has also been featured on Japanese TV in a reality show that was viewed by 7.5 million people. As an author, her book “A Gift from Adversity” was #1 on Amazon’s New Release in 3 categories in 2020. Not only that but her podcast with the same title as her book is attracting guests from all over the world sharing adversities, tools to overcome, and a gift that came from it.

As a musician, she received a scholarship to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. She then started to play piano at the age of 3 and joined her mother’s band at the age of 4. After graduation, she toured nationally with the singer from The B-52’s Kate Pierson and has played piano in many venues and high-profile political events.

She hopes to use her life story to inspire others and advocate for the victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and other social issues.

As a verified journalist, and award-winning film/TV producer, Juri feels compelled to create and hold a space for people to be able to share their adversity and mental health and remove the stigma from society so people can strive and not regret dwelling on their trauma and challenges.

You can follow Juri Love on Instagram: @juripanda

ABOUT THE MRPAC ART GALLERY

The Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Gallery calls for local visual artists to submit samples of their work to be showcased in a gallery setting inside the theater on a bi-monthly basis. Our gallery is located at: 1 School Street, Foxborough, MA.

We will continue to present local artists working in a variety of mediums with curated themes and companion events featuring local performers, speakers and businesses.

Members of the public are invited to visit the gallery during upcoming ticketed events and on specific event nights designed to foster an inspirational experience while enjoying beverages from our concession area and mingling with other local creatives. Upcoming dates will be announced as they are finalized.

All are welcome!

Gallery events are supported in part by a grant from the Foxborough, Attleboro, Mansfield and Sharon Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

INTERESTED IN SHOWING YOUR WORK?

Please contact MRPAC Artistic Director Jennifer Rathbun by email at [email protected] for more information.

Information For Artists

MRPAC will run bi-monthly sessions of thematic exhibits.
Both solo exhibits as well as multiple artist exhibitions will be considered based on volume.
Installation for each session will take place by arrangement with the Artistic Director. Artists are responsible for delivering the art to the theater & specifying display instructions.
Artists are required to sign a release of liability agreement and provide a valuation of all work displayed.
MRPAC does not assume any liability for items submitted for display. Artists will be asked to complete a release of liability and item valuation prior to installation.
Artists do not need to be present for event evenings scheduled during their run, but they are always welcome and encouraged to attend and interact with guests.
Artists will have the opportunity to offer their work for private sale with a 25% commission to MRPAC. Artists must provide a price list catalog with their submissions.
Artists will be responsible for removing their artwork from the gallery space by appointment within 3 business days of the end of their installation run.