J. J. McCracken
J. J. McCracken (born 1972, Mifflin, PA) is an American artist who lives and works in Washington, D.C. McCracken creates "sculptures, performances, and immersive installations focused on free speech, social justice and resource equity." Education McCracken received a B.A. in Anthropology from The College of William and Mary in 1995, and an M.F.A. in Studio Art from The George Washington University in 2005. Subsequently, she attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Artwork McCracken has been called "among the smartest artists in Washington" by the Washington Post. Her work, installations and performances has been exhibited and performed in museums, galleries and universities. In 2018, she was one of 10 artists selected for the "Identify" series of performance/lectures at the National Portrait Gallery's "Identify" series. Exhibitions 2005 - Solo MFA thesis exhibition -re-performed as part of the Academy 2005, exhibition at Conner Contemporary Art, Washington, DC 2005 - Dissolve, The Dimock Gallery—The George Washington University; Washington, DC 2007 - Artifacts for a New Millennium, Meat Market Gallery; Washington, DC 2007 - A sketch for larger work, Performed at the entrance to KeyArena in Center City STASIS, Meat Market Gallery; Washington, DC 2007 - The Wait (Counting), KeyArena, Seattle, Washington 2008