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”
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
Women’s Lives make News in Manchester
“Dear Womanhouse” hits the press from tiny Manchester, MI, with a demonstration of what it’s like to be female now, while paying homage to the original “Womanhouse,” put on by Judy Chicago, Miriam Shapiro and their students in 1972 that kickstarted the Feminist Art Movement. PASS THIS ON! http://themanchestermirror.com/2018/10/22/dear-womanhouse-what-now/
The Woman Show at CAID
Brenda Oelbaum and Amanda Moyer attended the opening of the Women’s Show at CAID this past week. It was the triple treat: art, music, and poetry. The evening began with an inspiring panel discussion with four confident women artists from Detroit. Next dynamic female poets took the spotlight and wowed the audience with their passionate,Continue reading “The Woman Show at CAID”
FREE W.A.R. Film Viewing!
JOIN US! Michigan WCA’s own Brenda Oelbaum will be introducing this Lynn Hershman Leeson Film W.A.R. Women Art Revolution. This viewing will be hosted by the Ann Arbor Women Artists Group in collaboration with the Michigan Chapter of the Women’s Caucus for Art. Come out and celebrate women’s history month by bringing your friends toContinue reading “FREE W.A.R. Film Viewing!”
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!
Women's Caucus for Art 