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The Chicago Public Library continues its Celebrating Diversity campaign in March 2010, during Women’s History Month. As part of the celebration, the Library will present a variety of free programs and events illustrating the achievements and contributions of Women in Visual Arts.
The opening event for Women’s History Month features Tragedy to Triumph-The Story of Artemisia, on Thursday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Chicago Public Library Sulzer Regional Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave. This is a uniquely inspiring music/multimedia performance about 17th century Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi. The contemporary piece features Linda M. Smith on vocals, guitar and piano; Eugenia Elliott on vocal harmony, flute and guitar; Katherine Hughes on vocal harmony and violin; and Robert Arendt on vocal harmony, electric bass and guitar
Additional highlights from the Chicago Public Library’s 2010 Women’s History Month observance include:
- Women’s Collective Art Practice in Chicago: 1937 – 2007- Joanna Gardner-Huggett, associate professor of history of art and architecture at DePaul University leads this presentation.
- Art Tours of the Harold Washington Library Center- The tour focuses on the impressive collection of original art work on display throughout the central library building.
- Through the Eyes of Women: Famous Visual Artists- Storytellers Gwen Hilary and Enoch Williamson lead this discussion about female artists, sculptors, and photographers from all over the world.
- Celebration of Women through Chinese Traditional Song- East meets West in this musical event featuring singers from the DongFang Chinese Arts Performing Association.
- Meet Mary Cassatt: An American Artist- Storyteller Lynn Rymarz steps back in time to tell the story of American artist Mary Cassatt.
Additionally, a selected bibliography on Women in Visual Arts, as well as the Calendar of Events for the month-long celebration can found on the Chicago Public Library’s website, chicagopubliclibrary.org. For more information about Women’s History Month programs, go to a neighborhood branch library, call the Library’s Information Center at (312) 747-4300 or visit the website.
The Chicago Public Library continues to encourage lifelong learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through materials, programs and cutting-edge technology.
The Chicago Public Library is comprised of the Harold Washington Library Center, two regional libraries and more than 70 neighborhood branches. All locations provide free access to a rich collection of books, DVDs, audio books and music; the Internet and WiFi; sophisticated research databases, many of which can be accessed from a home or office computer; newspapers and magazines; and continue to serve as cultural centers, presenting the highest quality author discussions, exhibits and programs for children, teens and adults.
The Harold Washington Library Center, Carter G. Woodson Regional Library and Conrad Sulzer Regional Library are open 7 days a week, the branch libraries are open 6 days a week and patrons can access all of the Library’s collections online 24 hours a day. For more information, please visit the website at chicagopubliclibrary.org or call the Chicago Public Library Press Office at
(312) 747-4050.
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