Museum of Contemporary Phenomena

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house of fear: The Museum of Contemporary Phenomena organized  “What do you fear?/House of Fear” in 2006 - an interactive environment for community members to state their fears. At “What do you fear?”, gallery visitors documented their fears, which were then presented at a one-night installation, “House of Fear.” Amongst the numerous fears that people described, there was a surprising level of trepidation and apprehension regarding the issues of growing old: alone, without money, without a safety net, of losing one’s health, one’s identity, or a world to live in. 
   
Yes, In My Back Yard? Series of exhibitions and public projects from 1992‐97 exploring the social and environmental impact of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation on the people of Washington State, including the local Indian tribes, the down‐winders, and Hanford employees, all of whom participated in the exhibitions and round table discussions, along with nationally recognized artists and scientists. Organized by Helen Slade, includes exhibitions for Allied Arts in Richland, WA; Cheney Cowles Museum, Spokane, WA; and the Fremont Foundry, Seattle, WA. 

Mayor’s Office for Voter Enfranchisement (MOVE) (2003) Agitprop “artifact” by Helen Slade, in Speculative Chicago, a juried exhibition of innovative architectural proposals, at Gallery 400, University of Illinois, Chicago.

PLUG THE GAP (2008) Competition entry, in partnership with Edward Ozimek.  Proposal to reimagine the traditional strip mall and  car culture with a view to liberate us from dependency on oil . The successful Valley of the Sun strip mall will reposition itself as a plug, ready to meet the shifting transportation and resource needs of a population in flux. The plug becomes the epicenter for families and businesses as they form more efficient, localized communities. Ideal sites for a plug will have proximity to essential infrastructure, including established water and rail systems, and will be poised to network with other plugs. The plug will define the strip mall of the future.