By DeDe Jones
There are many women artists all around the world, especially right here in the Kansas City area. We even have great female artists right here on our own campus. So why aren’t you learning or hearing about them? Why aren’t they being noticed as much as male artists? Some of these questions are hard to answer. We may have an idea about why women artists are underrepresented, but who knows the true answer? It simply just can’t be because they’re women. Or is it?
In my current painting class, there are two men and thirteen women! The numbers are clearly there, so why aren’t we being represented enough? Well the Women’s Center has come up with a solution to help raise awareness about this issue and to increase the equity of women artists. Her Art Project is a program that was created by Arzie Umali, the assistant director of the Women’s Center. The mission and vision of Her Art Projectis to create equity for women in the arts by supporting the achievements of local women artists and help them feel included, valued, and supported. In the Women’s Center, we believe it is very important for women to be equally represented and valued in society. We aim to increase the equity and representation through our various programs and events, like Her Art Project.
One of the upcoming events under Her Art Project is the Networking Reception. All are invited to join us on Friday, October 17th from 4:30 pm- 6 pm at the Drop Bar & Bistro, to converse and network with local artists and arts advocates. Support women in the arts and come learn more about Her Art Project. Hope to see you there!