Women's History Month Art Exhibit
Event Description:
Feminist art is one of the most relevant political art forms of our time. Feminist artists radically challenge social, cultural and political norms as they relate to women and, in particular, intersectional issues that affect all women. Feminist art subjects include, but are not limited to:
● first-, second-, third-, fourth-, and fifth-wave feminism
● the female body as a political tool
● the objectification of the female form
● the “Western Lens” in feminist art
● sexism, misogyny and the “male gaze”
● global feminism
● feminism and race
● life/work balance
● reproductive justice & rights
● Post-Feminism vs. Contemporary Feminism
● foundational feminist theories
● radicalization of female artists
● breaking social taboos
● the interdependence of women
● underrepresentation of women artists in museums & galleries
● trans-women, queer women, lesbians, and non-binary gender identity
The Shreveport-Bossier Chapter of the National Organization for Women is hosting a Women's History Month Art Exhibit on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Minicine, located at 846 Texas Avenue in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana.
All works will be available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the NOW Shreveport-Bossier Chapter.
Artists selected for this special juried exhibition include Whitney Tates, Paige Powell, Robin Clawson, E.D. Stewart, Rebecca Thomas, Bill Weiner, and many others.
Musical entertainment will be provided by the Shreveport-based all-woman band Braxton Hicks!
Requested donation at the door is $5.00, which will benefit Minicine.
Attire is casual, and light hors d'ouevres will be served.
The Shreveport-Bossier chapter of NOW has been serving women in Northwest Louisiana since August 26, 2012.
Our priority issues in Shreveport-Bossier are access to reproductive rights, racial justice, economic equality, ending workplace discrimination, LGBT rights, and coalition-building throughout Louisiana.
Learn more about NOW Shreveport-Bossier at www.nowshreveportbossier.org
Contact:
President Melissa Gibson at shreveportbossiernow@gmail.com.
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