WOMEN DO IT!
Traveling Postcard Exhibition
Women's Caucus for Art
Directors: Priscilla Otani and Sherri Cornett
2014-2016
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”Women Do It!” was inspired by and highlights the work of UN Women’s HeForShe campaign, its Beijing+20 program and in their efforts toward advancing women’s rights and gender equality in society, economics and politics.
Artists were asked to consider: What are noteworthy achievements by women? What impacts have women had on the economy, human rights, education, environment, world health, religion, politics and peace? Who are our women and girl heroes in our family and in our community? Which women do you admire in leadership, public service, sports and in the arts? The exhibit traveled to:
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SAMPLES FROM THE OVER 350 POSTCARDS
RECEIVED FROM WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN ACROSS THE U.S. AND BEYOND |
WCA AND ITS INTERNATIONAL CAUCUS
The Women's Caucus for Art (WCA), was founded in 1972, as an arts & activism non-profit that is still led by volunteer members. Its International Caucus is charged with maintaining WCA's NGO (non-governmental organization) status with the United Nations and creating opportunities and collaborations with the United Nations and other international entities. We encourage all participants to learn more about WCA and consider joining us. Proceeds from this exhibition supported WCA International Caucus programs at the United Nations.
Women Do It! Exhibition Directors: Priscilla Otani (Past President of WCA, Current Treasurer of WCA, Past WCA International Committee Chair, Partner at Arc Project Gallery in San Francisco), Sherri Cornett (Past-Chair of WCA's International Caucus, Director of the Caucus' Half the Sky: Intersections in Social Practice Art project in Shenyang, China, Co-Director of Women + Body, the Caucus' collaborative exhibition in South Korea and curator.)
ELIGIBILITY
This show was non-juried and open to people of all genders and ages. All theme-related hand-made postcards were be accepted. Classroom participation was encouraged.
The Women's Caucus for Art (WCA), was founded in 1972, as an arts & activism non-profit that is still led by volunteer members. Its International Caucus is charged with maintaining WCA's NGO (non-governmental organization) status with the United Nations and creating opportunities and collaborations with the United Nations and other international entities. We encourage all participants to learn more about WCA and consider joining us. Proceeds from this exhibition supported WCA International Caucus programs at the United Nations.
Women Do It! Exhibition Directors: Priscilla Otani (Past President of WCA, Current Treasurer of WCA, Past WCA International Committee Chair, Partner at Arc Project Gallery in San Francisco), Sherri Cornett (Past-Chair of WCA's International Caucus, Director of the Caucus' Half the Sky: Intersections in Social Practice Art project in Shenyang, China, Co-Director of Women + Body, the Caucus' collaborative exhibition in South Korea and curator.)
ELIGIBILITY
This show was non-juried and open to people of all genders and ages. All theme-related hand-made postcards were be accepted. Classroom participation was encouraged.
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Honey's Cafe and Gallery, Red Lodge, Montana
Postcard making workshops: Thursday, June 25 and Friday June 26, 2015 Exhibition of all Women Do It! postcards: July 1-31, 2015 Thank you to Maggy Rozycki Hiltner for directing this project in Red Lodge and to Kerri Wolfson, owner of Honey's, for hosting the workshops and this community-sourced exhibition. And to Mel for her delicious treats. |
Bay Area
Postcard Making Gatherings
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Torpedo Factory Art Center, Washington, DC
Thank you to Cherie Redlinger for directing this project in DC! 
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Women's History Month Exhibition, St. Louis Florissant Valley Community College, March 2016
Thank you to Janice Nesser for directing this project! Arc Gallery, San Francisco, California
Thank you Michael Yochum, Stephen C. Wagner and Priscilla Otani |