Please note: this page has moved to www.wcaphiladelphia.org. The WCA is a national organization whose mission is to create community through art, education, and social activism, while recognizing the contribution of women in the arts. The Philadelphia Chapter provides a support network for women artists in Philadelphia and surrounding communities. We meet at member studios to network, learn, discuss art and plan shows. All are welcome! Contact us at wcaphiladelphia@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Networking Day 2010 Recap
Co-President Alison Altergott and Past President/Young Women's Caucus Officer Bonnie MacAllister spoke at the May 22 WCA/DC Networking Day on the subject of "International Arts Exbitions and Activism." They shared imagery from our Rubia quilt collaboration, the Dress Project, Girls Gotta Run: Bodies in Motion (Holy Family University), Women (at International House, University of Pennsylvania), and Ni Una Mas (at Drexel).
The event took place at Montgomery College in Silver Spring, MD in conjunction with the college's student art show which featured WCA/DC member, Sunni Morgan.
WCA/DC Treasurer Holly Dodge, National Past President and WCA/DC Past President Marilyn Hayes (WCA Philadelphia Member), Bonnie, and Alison
Legendary WCA Member, Elloiuse Schoettler spoke of her story fighting for the ERA, founding of the WCA and political caucuses:
http://ellouisestory.blogspot.com/
Join her 2nd Wave Project here as we continue to chronicle the history of women's studies and the women's movement.
Bonnie MacAllister is a multimedia performance artist. She has performed at the New York Foundation of Arts and the Cat Cat Club in Paris, and her plays have been staged at the Shubin Theatre, Adrienne Theatre, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Her artwork has been exhibited internationally including in Galeria 6 in Mexico, the Utopia Library in Italy, and the Delaware Art Museum. She curates the multimedia label Certain Circuits Media (www.certaincircuits.org) which is currently accepting submissions. Her twitter: @BonnieMacArt
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