Linda Knoll, Morning Shadows, watercolor
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Carnegie is dedicated to acknowledging the incredible contributions of women. “Inspiring Women: An Exhibition of Art and Letters” features works created by members of the regional chapter of the National League of American Pen Women. NLAPW is a professional organization for women artists, writers and composers. Founded more than 100 years ago, when women were not as noticed in the literary and artistic professions as today, the NLAPW encourages the work of professional women engaged in all forms of creative expression. The Modesto Branch of the NLAPW was founded in 1936; currently, the Modesto Chapter boasts 35 members from throughout the region.
This exhibition was developed to feature both visual artists and writers in the Modesto-based group. Carnegie Arts Center Director Lisa McDermott explains, “The pairings on display are examples of ekphrasis, the creation of a work of art that responds to another work by expressing its essence in a different form. In most cases, a visual artist partnered with a writer who created poems or prose to interpret or speak to specific works of art. In one instance the pair began with a poem and the artwork was created in response to the written piece.”
Featuring works by 12 artists and 12 writers, the show highlights the relationship between the art forms and the rich possibilities of the creative process.
“Celebrating the work of talented women is something we feel strongly about at the Carnegie Arts Center. For too many centuries male artists have dominated the creative professions. With very few exceptions, we know very little about women artists of the past. Changing social roles and opportunities for women in the early 20th century meant that female artists could participate on a more equal footing with their male counterparts. Taking time today to honor and applaud the achievements of women in creative professions is important – one could say we are making up for lost time! In March we are so lucky to be able to feature more than a 20 talented and creative women from our community. It reminds us that we always need to look for balance in what we present, with artists of both genders receiving recognition.”
–Lisa McDermott, Director Carnegie Arts Center
Linda Sawyer, Baby’s Breath, Pastel
3RD HILDEGARD FESTIVAL OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS
“Storytelling: Narrative Arts in the New Century”
CSU Stanislaus is pleased to announce our 3rd Hildegard Festival of Women in the Arts. The Hildegard Festival is sponsored by the College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and will convene on the CSU Stanislaus campus March 26-29, 2015. The purpose of the Hildegard Festival is to celebrate the creative work of women in the arts and to provide opportunities for participating artists to engage one another and gain familiarity with one another’s creative work. Presentations by scholars and performers involved in music, theater, literature, and visual art will be on the weekend’s program. For more information, https://www.csustan.edu/music/music-festivals/hildegard-festival
DATES OF EXHIBITION
February 11 – June 7, 2015
HOURS AND ADMISSION
The Carnegie is open to the public Wednesday – Sunday 10am– 5pm, Friday 10am – 8pm Admission to the Lobby Gallery is free.
Artists included in the exhibition
Ann Williams Bailey
Carol David
Chella Gonsalves
Linda Knoll
Linda Marie Prather
Yvonne Porcella
Sally Ruddy
Linda Gordon Sawyer
Claudia Silva-Doo
Henrietta Sparkman
Suzanne Staud
Diane Wold
Writers included in the exhibition
Roberta Bearden
Lisa Bruk
Jennie Chadwick
Cleo Griffith
Lynn M. Hansen
Nancy Haskett
Loretta Ichord
Louise Kantro
Calder Lowe
Linda Gordon Sawyer
Judy Slack
V.J. Vogelzan
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