Wangechi Mutu

Wangechi Mutu : Awesome artist! Found on Art21!

“I’m really trying to pay homage to the notion of the sublime and the abject together and using the aesthetic of rejection, or poverty, or wretchedness as a tool to talk about things that are transcendent and hopeful.” (Aimée Reed, “Interview with Wangechi Mutu,” Daily Serving, Apr. 12, 2010)

Wangechi Mutu was born in Kenya and lives and works in New York City. As the inaugural recipient of the Deutsche Bank Prize, Mutu had a large showing of her work up at theDeutsche Guggenheim this past June that included several of her signature strategically scatological collages and assemblages.

Silent Auction Surprise!

Carina Andrew, Mask, mixed media/wire on canvas, 14.25"x30"

Folks we have an absolutely awesome surprise for you! Carina Andrew has donated a piece of her work to charity! We're having a silent auction at the show opening on March 11th, so if you're interested please come!

The proceeds of this auction will go towards our charity. We are so grateful to Carina for sharing this opportunity with us. Thanks so much Carina!

WOMA chooses their Charity

The WOMA Committee is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Grenada National Organisation of Women (GNOW) in celebration of International Women’s Day, 2011.

 

Established in April 1995, GNOW is the umbrella non-governmental organisation (NGO) addressing women’s issues in Grenada, such as women’s empowerment and welfare, gender equality, and involvement in economic, social and political development.

Funds raised from the upcoming exhibition will be donated to Breaking Barriers, a programme created by GNOW to help  female victims of abuse acquire skills that will enable them to join the workforce and become economically viable.

This program is so important, not only because it is education-based but for the opportunities it presents to women who want to become independent of their abusive environment.

Join us in our efforts to support women in need, buy art and support WOMA and GNOW!

Register!

Hi folks if you've got all your stuff done and  ready then it's time to register your work. Check out our handy online registration form! You will sign for and receive a collection slip on the date of submission - March 5th. You will retain it until you collect your artwork after the show.
Remember these are your submission guidelines.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

Economic Opportunities for Women

Have a look at this great presentation to get an idea of the economic opportunities for women around the world.

Opening Night! Men allowed! Yay!

Get your Friday evening started by coming to our opening. Bring yourselves and your families to be arty schmoozy with us. As is the norm with our openings - they are free, so bring people! You'll be able hop across to the Museum Bistro for even more schmoozy drinkies and tapas.

Please feel free to save this file and share with your friends who might be interested. Check out our facebook page for updates too!

OPENING NIGHT NOW 11 TH MARCH

Hey guys,

Please note that WOMA will be opening on the 11th of March from 6 pm !
Submission day remains the 5 th of March 10 am - 2 pm.

We are very excited to see your submissions !  :)

Keep on spreading the word about WOMA !

Women Entrepreneurs

As artists we should definitely be all be able to run our own businesses. These are just some of the things you have to do if you're an art goddess on a low budget and trying to do it all! If you're not reading Alyson Stanfield's blog and aren't subscribed you should be. Of course you can also have a read of Women Entrepreneur.

Women in Photography

This is an awesome site packed full of women photographers. Women in Photography allows you to join and list your site and info in their really huge network!

Also, here's a lovely lovely website run by one woman! Pictory Mag is a collection of photos with stories!

Swoon on TEDx Brooklyn

An amazing woman doing amazing work.

GAC Show!

The Grenada Arts Council show is opening today at the old United Travel Agency building - #9 Young St, St. George's at 5:30 pm. Come meet Stacey, Tracey and the gang! See you there! It runs until the 18th Februray.
Weekdays 10AM - 6PM.

Dooney

One amazing Aussie artist busting up the global scene. She's a powerhouse.
This is some of her current work (nsfw). Really gorgeous drawings! If you're a prude, please don't click the link!

Female Persuasion

This is some awesome work from women artists at Female Persuasion. It's only just a tiny bit feminist. Check it out for inspiration, information, education. You know the drill!