Andrea Drouillard, a writer for a local educational publisher Gale Cengage, came to see our show, ‘The 19th Amendment at 100: Women’s Voices Then and Now’, at Swords into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery, Swords into Plowshares. Though she came just before the show closed on February 29, she appreciated it so much she wantedContinue reading “19th Amendment show garners more appreciation”
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19th Amendment at 100, closing images
Jane posted a great batch of photos of this fantastic show we held at Swords Into Plowshares Peace Center and Gallery, in downtown Detroit. See all of them at: https://retreadart.com/blog/
The 19th Amendment at 100: Women’s Voices Then and Now
One hundred years ago, on August 18, 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, which gave women the right to vote. After years of struggle and education, organising and marching, American women won the right to participate in the democratic process. Not all women were included, but the basic argument was won – that women could not be kept out ofContinue reading “The 19th Amendment at 100: Women’s Voices Then and Now”
Workshop at Maker Works
Saturday, September 7, from 1 to 3:00 pm MAKER WORKS, 3765 PLAZA DRIVE, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48108 734.222.4911 https://www.maker-works.com Make an acquaintance with the Maker Works folks and their community fabrication space. They have tools to work in wood, metal, textiles, plastic,Continue reading “Workshop at Maker Works”
citizenSHIP art in window
Robin Wilt made “The Wave” for this show where it was exhibited in the front window of the Off Center Gallery at Riverside Arts Center, Ypsilanti. The show is open until August 30.
Artwork in citizenSHIP
citizenSHIP Opening a big Success
On August 2, the Opening Reception with the Soap Box Event at Riverside Arts Center attracted a large crowd! The exhibitions featured many Michigan artists as well as work from seven other states. We had eight community speakers: Mayor of Ypsilanti Beth Bashert, Ypsilanti Township organiser and radio host Alex Thomas, Mary Heinen Director ofContinue reading “citizenSHIP Opening a big Success”
citizenSHIP submission extended to July 9
Go to EntryThingy WCAMI to submit. See all the information in the Call for Art in the last blog entry.
citizenSHIP: Call for Art – go to “EntryThingy WCAMI” – due date extended to July 9
citizenSHIP: on the balance between the people and the state Riverside Arts Center Ypsilanti, MI August 2-30, 2019 Hours: Thursday 3-8 pm, Friday 3-8 pm, Saturday 12-5 pm Concept: A community work-in-progress on the balance between the people and the state. Our Ship of State has hit rough waters, rocked by globalization, broadening income and educationContinue reading “citizenSHIP: Call for Art – go to “EntryThingy WCAMI” – due date extended to July 9″
Zentangle Class
Jane Reiter, our WCAMI board member who coordinates membership, will be teaching a class “Introduction to Zentangle®. Introduction to Zentangle®, Saturdays, May 4, 18 and 25, 10:00AM-12:30PM, Washtenaw Community College, 4800 East Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI. $20.00 supply fee (to instructor) plus WCC registration fee. Learn the basics of this unique meditative drawingContinue reading “Zentangle Class”
Women's Caucus for Art 