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”
Category Archives: Women Artists
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”
Call for Art – The 19th Amendment at 100: Women’s Voices Then and Now
Call for Art: The 19th Amendment at 100: Women’s Voices Then and Now Exhibition Dates: January 24-February 29, 2020 Gallery: Swords into Plowshares Peace Center & Gallery, 33 East Adams, Detroit, Michigan, 48226 Entry deadline: December 6, 2019. In a time when women’s rights are being denigrated, women’s health and bodies are being threatened, andContinue reading “Call for Art – The 19th Amendment at 100: Women’s Voices Then and Now”
Feminist Artist Residency in Florence, Italy
WCAMI Holiday Party 12/29
WCAMI Holiday Party in Saline Saturday, December 29 12:00 to 1:00 Board Meeting, 1:00 to 3:00 PARTY! at Salt Valley Arts, 400 W. Russell St., Saline, MI We’ll meet up with two Saline artist groups, the Cake Eaters and the Salt Valley Artists for the party. Jane Reiter will lead in making artist trading cards.Continue reading “WCAMI Holiday Party 12/29”
“Women, Yes!” Art Posters on AAATA Buses
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”
Pussy Riot members meet Ann Arbor Artists
Submitted by Artist WCA Member Carol Morris September 18th Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alekhina, two of the founding members of Pussy Riot, the Russian art collective, visited Ann Arbor as part of a U.S. tour. Sponsored by a LennonOno grant for peace; they are young women, ages 24 and 26, vigorous, focused and determined. OnContinue reading “Pussy Riot members meet Ann Arbor Artists”
WCAMI and Arts Alliance Michigan at the Columbus Invitational Arts Competition
WCAMI is honored to be invited to participate in cooperation with the Arts Alliance Michigan, in the Columbus Invitational Arts Competition, to be held at the King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus Ohio June 12 – August 24. The Columbus Invitational Arts Competition was started in 2012 to recognize groups that combine excellenceContinue reading “WCAMI and Arts Alliance Michigan at the Columbus Invitational Arts Competition”
Grand Rapids Artist T’Alyne Makes the Environment Her Cause
WCA-Michigan member artist T’Alyne is clearly in her element when it comes to water and the environment. Two recent shows in Michigan, Clouds and Waterfalls (Grand Rapids Arts Council, 2012) and Then There was Water (Open Concept Gallery, 2011) emphasize her continuing fascination with this ubiquitous yet precious substance. She is currently working on a newContinue reading “Grand Rapids Artist T’Alyne Makes the Environment Her Cause”
Entry Deadline Sept 2nd: Eye On The D
The Women’s Caucus for Art is now calling for artwork for the exhibition “Eye On The D.” This show focuses on the rich multi-textured character of the city of Detroit in the midst of radical change. Whether it’s the current physical landscape, evolving neighborhoods or political makeup, show us evidence of a re-imagined terrain. WhatContinue reading “Entry Deadline Sept 2nd: Eye On The D”