Discover Women in the Arts from the High Renaissance to the Present Day
Join a docent from the National Museum of Women in the Arts as they feature selections from the collection that give participants an overview of the contributions of 16th-21st century women artists.
The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the only major musuem in the world soley dedicated to championing women through the arts. With its collections, exhibitions, programs and online content, the museum inspires dynamic exchanges about art and ideas. NMWA advocates for better representation of women artists and serves as a vital center for thought leadership, community engagement and social change. NMWA addresses the gender imbalance in the presentation of art by bringing to light important women atists of the past while promoting great women artists working today. The collections highlight painting, sculpture, photography, and video by artists including Louise Bourgeois, Mary Cassatt, Judy Chicago, Frida Kahlo, Shirin Neshat, Faith Ringgold, Pipilotti Rist, Amy Sherald, and Elisabeth Louise Vigee-LeBrun.
Registration required. Registrants will be sent the Zoom meeting information by email before the event.
- Date:
- Wednesday, August 12, 2020
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:00pm
- Audience:
- Good for Adults Age 55+ Good for Families
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
About Our Events
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- Phone: 703-228-5993
- Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us