Special Screening: “Who Does She Think She Is?” at The Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Wed., September 16, at 6:00 p.m. Private Reception; 7:00 p.m.
Film followed by a Panel Discussion

This film is a close-up on Women in the Art World today and addresses many of the hurdles that women face in their creative life.  Pamela Tanner Boll, Academy Award winner for her film, Born Into Brothels, directed this feature documentary with Nancy C. Kennedy.  The film follows five women artists and examines the choices they make to achieve their professional and personal goals.  Interviews with experts such as Riane Eisler, Maura Reilly and the Guerrilla Girls present a cultural context showing the sacrifices and challenges facing female artists who become mothers.  Both Boll and Kennedy have produced several other award-winning films and documentary projects.  A Panel discussion with artists/mothers: Jill Bonovitz (painter); Kathy Stevenson (author); Gerry Tuten (painter); Laura Katz Rizzo (Dancer) Moderator: Ru Freeman (writer)

Partnership with The Bryn Mawr Film Institute.

Program Chair: Mary Beth Bogan.  Co-chairs: Cathy Ward, Daphne Rowe, Molly Rouse Terlevich

Members $40 or $45 at the door.  Non-Members $55.  RSVP by Sept.11.

Send checks to: Cathy Ward, 20 Wingstone Lane, Devon, PA 19333. (610-687-2599)

Louise Nevelson: Presented by Maria Nevelson, the artist’s granddaughter.
Tues., October 20, at the Acorn Club 1519 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA - 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch.

A private showing of the newly released documentary film on the famous modern sculptor, Louise Nevelson.  Maria Nevelson, the granddaughter of the artist, will give a special introduction to the film and answer questions on Nevelson and her work.  Louise Nevelson’s dramatic wall-scale assemblage pieces made primarily of wood pieces are in practically every major U.S. museum.  Nevelson, a celebrity on the New York art scene from the mid 1950s to her death in 1988, was also known for her colorful personality and unique artistic vision.  In addition, there are interviews with her close friends and family such as famed Pop Artist, Robert Indiana.  Partnership with The Louise Nevelson Foundation.

Hosts: Susanna Saunders, Cris Gonzales, Karen Drury

Members $55.  Non-members $60.  Sponsor Level - $100 includes DVD of film.

Send checks to:  Cathy Ward, 20 Wingstone Lane, Devon, PA 19333 (610-687-2599)

Plans are being made to arrange trips to view private art collections and to visit studios and exhibitions of women artists in Pennsylvania.  We are also planning educational panel discussions as well as collaborative exhibitions with partnering arts organizations. Film viewing and film discussion programs are also being organized.

Mary McFadden: Goddesses
March 20, 2009 - August 30, 2009

Inspired by the art and culture of ancient civilizations, American fashion designer Mary McFadden is renowned for her romantic and inventive haute couture designs for women. Frequently referred to as a “design archeologist,” McFadden has created more than 100 collections.