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First Saturday Events - Saturday, August 4

7:00 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Forum, 4th Floor

Film screening In The Time of the Butterflies (Mariano Barroso, 2001, 95 min., PG-13).
This film is based on a true story of courage and sisterhood set in the Dominican Republic during the Trujillo dictatorship. Free tickets are available at the Visitor Center at 6 p.m.

8:30 p.m.
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

Film screening When the Spirits Dance Mambo (Marta Vega, 2003, 91 min., NR)
This film examines the traditional spiritual practices of Cuba. Director Dr. Marta Moreno Vega, founder of the Caribbean Cultural Center, introduces the film and answers questions. Free tickets are available at the Visitor Center at 7:30 p.m.

Gallery Talk “Great Women Leaders”

Saturday, August 11
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Forum, 4th Floor

Young women from Groundswell Community Mural Project discuss The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago, women leaders in their community, and the Groundswell murals on Washington Avenue.

Film Screening as part of Artists in the Movies Series

Sunday, August 12
3:00 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Forum, 4th Floor

Film screening Frida (Julie Taymor, 2002, 123 min., R)
Salma Hayek plays Frida Kahlo, the Mexican artist and feminist best known for her self-portraits. Directed by the filmographer, Julie Taymor, who created the TV series The Rosie O’Donnell Show (1996), and in 1998 won two Tony Awards for The Lion King as Best Director (Musical) and Best Costume Designer.

Film Screening as part of Artists in the Movies Series

Sunday, August 19
3:00 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Forum, 4th Floor

Film screening Fur (Steven Shainberg, 2006, 120 min., R)
Director Steven Shainberg creates an imaginary portrait of the visionary artist and revered photographer Diane Arbus, played by Nicole Kidman, in his film Fur.

Film Screening as part of Artists in the Movies Series

Sunday, August 26
3:00 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Forum, 4th Floor

Film screening Artemisia (Agnés Merlet, 1997, 98 min., R)
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1653) was an early Italian Baroque painter now recognized by scholars for her retelling of biblical stories from the perspective of a woman. The movie tells the story of her youth– the artistic education she received from her father, the painter Orazio Gentileschi (Michel Serrault), and her endurance through the trial of her tutor, Agostino Tassi, who was accused of raping her.

Note: Tickets for films are free with Museum admission. As seating is limited, tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the screening. Please note that programming is subject to change.

Congratulations to Sylvia Sleigh! The National Portrait Gallery in London just agreed to purchase Sylvia’s painting Situation Group Portrait March 1961. Also, the A.I.R. Group Portrait (1977) and The Turkish Bath (1973) will be in Washington at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in the exhibition Wack! Art and the Feminist Revolution from Sep. 21- Dec. 14.

(Sylvia Sleigh. A.I.R Group Portrait, 1978. Oil on linen. 75 x 82 inches).

And for this week’s picks…

Sultana’s Dream at Exit Art. An exhibition celebrating the tenth anniversary of the South Asian Women’s Creative Collective (SAWCC). The show includes over thirty Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Nepali, Afghan, Kuwaiti and Iranian women artists. Many supplemental video programs and panels will accompany the show, so be sure to visit the Exit Art site for details. Opening August 4, through September 1.

A Point in Space is a Place for An Argument at David Zwirner. An exhibition of works by more than thirty artists, including Lynda Benglis, Eva Hesse, and Niki de Saint Phalle. Through August 10.

(Lynda Benglis. Night Sherbet A. 1968. Pigmented polyurethane foam)

In Context: Collage + Abstraction at Pavel Zoubok. A large-scale survey of collage works by fifty-five artists. Includes work by Louise Nevelson. Through August 10.

Text Messages at Adam Baumgold. An exhibition of paintings, drawings, and sculpture by 34 artists for whom words or text is a significant element in their work. Including work by Jenny Holzer and Aline Kominsky Crumb. Through August 15.

(Jenny Holzer. Untitled. From the “Survivor” series., 1983-4)

In San Francisco:The Passionate Gesture at Hackett-Freedman. An exhibition of gestural, post-war abstract painting and sculpture. Includes work by Louise Nevelson and Joan Mitchell. Through August 31.

In Chicago: 15th Anniversary Exhibition at Woman Made Gallery in Chicago. An exhibition by select jurors of past WMG exhibitions. Includes work by Faith Ringgold. August 3-30.

(Faith Ringgold. Jazz Stories #8: Don’t Wanna Love You. Acrylic on paper, 22″x 17.25.”)

On May 19th, an amazing group of women came and celebrated the Center at the event, “A Place at the Table” and it was a huge success! A special thanks to Susan Grabel, and the entire core group of women involved in making the entire night possible with their dedication and heartfelt support. The filming of the event was produced and directed by Niki DiCesare, of Bella Films and shot and edited by Omar Villegas. Below is a video of the event if you would like to share in our celebration, or go to www.bellafilmsinc.com, for more information.

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“Our A Place at the Table celebration on May 19, 2007 at the Brooklyn Museum was a huge success - lots of fun, good turnout, good camaraderie, good spirit. We celebrated Elizabeth A. Sackler and the Brooklyn Museum and Maura Reilly and Melissa Messina for breaking down another barrier to the full appreciation of the contributions of Feminism, Feminist Art and all women artists to our culture. And hey - Feminist Art in a major museum! That’s what we’ve been working towards all these years!” —Susan Grabel, A Place at the Table

Produced and Directed by Nicole DiCesare
Shot and Cut by Omar Villegas

Thank you Panelists!

On Saturday, July 21st, a panel discussion was held in the Forum of the Center on The Future of Feminist Art. Four artists, each from different backgrounds, made up the panel: Sheila Pepe, Jaishri Abichandani, Erica Cho, and Em 16. Laimah Osman and Felix Endara, two editors from the queer feminist magazine riffRAG, moderated the event. We would like to thank the panelists, the moderators, and the many who attended the event for a energetic and fascinating discussion!

(from left: Laimah Osman, Jaishri Abichandani, Em 16, Sheila Pepe, Erica Cho)

(from left: Felix Endara, Laimah Osman, Jaishri Abichandani, Em 16, Sheila Pepe, Erica Cho)

In London:

An exhibition of new work by Candice Breitz at White Cube. Breitz uses a clever editing style to transform familiar images, subverting stereotypes and conventions in popular media culture. July 25- August 28.

(Image: Double Karen (Close to You), 1970-2000. From the series Four Duets, 2000. Edition of 2. Dual-channel installation: 2 looping DVDs. Photograph: Jason Mandella.)

In New York:

The Performance of Self in Everyday Life, an exhibition of photography by Dona Ann McAdams at the New York Public Library (Lincoln Center Plaza). McAdams photographs the art of everyday life, often focusing on the beauty of the female form. Through July 28.

Equal, That is, To the Real Itself at Marian Goodman Gallery. Summer group show featuring work by Roni Horn and others. Through July 28.

In Chicago:

Check out a gallery lecture at The Art Institute titled, “Modern Girls: Women on the Verge of a Breakthrough.” Learn about women’s struggle for independence while looking at the Institute’s beautiful collection. July 27, 7:00 pm- Gallery 100.

(Image: Edgar Degas, The Millinery Shop, 1884/90. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Larned Coburn Memorial Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago.)