The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (TheRide) has partnered with the Women’s Caucus for Art Michigan (WCAMI) to feature artwork inside its buses this summer. The WCAMI held a competition for poster designs which resulted in eight finalists. Their artwork will be featured inside buses throughout TheRide’s expanded and improved service area. The “Women, Yes!”Continue reading ““Women, Yes!” Art Posters on AAATA Buses”
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Side-by-Side, AAWA POP-X Proposal
The Ann Arbor Women Artists(AAWA) proposal, Side-by-Side, has been accepted for the juried POP-X event for September 22-October 1, 2016! The POP-X team is inviting all AAWA members to participate in this community engagement project. Right now we are preparing for the pavilion installation to be set up in Liberty Plaza Park downtown Ann Arbor for theContinue reading “Side-by-Side, AAWA POP-X Proposal”
“Women Artists” Postcard Show
Sunday, June 12: First Postcard workshop, 2 to 5 pm. 4631 Hess Road, Saginaw. Hosted by Mary Foster. Coordinated by Laura Slider. RSVP to Laura Slider: lauralslider@gmail.com “Women Artists” Postcard Show WCAMI is pleased to collaborate with the Colorado chapter on an exhibition and exchange of art postcards on the theme of “Women Artists”. Each chapterContinue reading ““Women Artists” Postcard Show”
Women, Yes! Posters in AAATA Buses
Call for Entry Women, Yes!: Bringing Art to the AAATA Community, 2016 The Michigan Women’s Caucus for Art is looking for women artists from Michigan to participate in Women Yes!, a poster competition and campaign that will bring art by talented women artists into AAATA buses in the Ann Arbor, Dexter, Saline, Milan and YpsilantiContinue reading “Women, Yes! Posters in AAATA Buses”
WCAMichigan wins MCACA Minigrant
We are very pleased to announce that WCAMI has been awarded a MCACA Minigrant for 2016 to help send 2 Michigan members to the national WCA Conference in Washington, D.C.. Congratulations to all involved! The $700 award will be matched by private donations. We would like to thank the MCACA and Arts Alliance of Washtenaw CountyContinue reading “WCAMichigan wins MCACA Minigrant”
August WCAMI Meet-Up
Studio visits give you a chance to see women artists at work, how they organize their space, time and surrounding life. It also supports working artists of WCAMI. This month Elizabeth Wilson will open her space, VEO Art Studio, to talk about her work and give a demonstration in her sculpture techniques. Studio Visit: VEO ArtContinue reading “August WCAMI Meet-Up”
Paint Party!
Get together with us for a Postcard Paint Party this Saturday, June 13. We’ll meet at Marygrove College Gallery from 3 to 5. In January we had a party at Brenda Oelbaum’s studio that was pretty crazy. Don’t miss another one! Dream of your work being seen in the nation’s capitol? These postcard creations will go to theContinue reading “Paint Party!”
“Making Connections”opening success
Around 45 people arrived at 4th floor gallery under the bell tower of Marygrove College last night to see “Making Connections”. The food and wine poured in, many thanks to all who contributed. The installation that Kathleen placed in uncanny pairings (I watched in amazement as she marched around the walls), was calm and glowing in theContinue reading ““Making Connections”opening success”