Let’s Get Down to Business!

Most of the conference goers are on their way home today. Only a small group of motivated board members tend to stay behind in order to “make it happen” at the semiannual WCA board meeting. Gathered in NYC’s Bello restaurant, the board works on planning upcoming conferences, maintaining fiduciary responsibilities, addressing the needs of chaptersContinue reading “Let’s Get Down to Business!”

Book Fairs in the Morning, Galleries in the Evening.

Today was a day filled with great discoveries, good book deals, networking, and artistic inspiration. From the CAA book fair to a walking gallery tour in Chelsea, the only way I can describe the day is in photos. Enjoy!

Panel Presentation on the Current State of Women Artists in the Art World.

Brenda Oelbaum attended a presentation at the Women’s Caucus for Art conference in New York. Susan Fisher Sterling, Director of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, informed the audience about the current state of women artists in the art world. Above is poster created by the Guerilla Girls to reveal how the sadContinue reading “Panel Presentation on the Current State of Women Artists in the Art World.”

A morning of young fresh ideas!

This morning the Young Women’s Caucus gathered at the American Folk Art Museum in NYC. In order to break up the typical caucus meeting structure, Jaimianne Amicucci, chair of YWC, lead the gathering through a fantastic visioning workshop. This morning each woman in the meeting focused on her own unique goals, passions and ambitions. TheContinue reading “A morning of young fresh ideas!”

Building Community the WCA Chapters’ Council meets

WCA Conference is happening in New York City from February 13 – 17, 2013.
 Building Community, the theme this year, focuses on opportunities to network, see art in New York City, 
and make connections. Above is Chapters’ Council Meeting & Elections
 this morning 
7:30 – 9:00 am. Artists representing WCA chapters from around the countryContinue reading “Building Community the WCA Chapters’ Council meets”

End of Day 1

It’s hard to believe we just finished day 1! It feels like a whole week of activities occurred in one day. The Lifetime Achievement Awards were a huge success with wonderful presentations at the New York Institute of Technology. Can you see your hand that you contributed? Anyone recognize Beverly Buchanan’s beautiful piece… It hasContinue reading “End of Day 1”