NEWS RELEASE

"WomanSpeak" Art Exhibit opens with Poetry Share

Gallery 1 at Womanspace hosts opening reception this Friday

In honor of Women's History Month, Womanspace announces “WomanSpeak”, a new art exhibit inspired by the words of strong females, opening this Friday, March 5 from 5:30-8:00pm in their premier art gallery, Gallery 1 in the main building on the Womanspace campus, located a half mile west of Rock Valley College at 3333 Maria Linden Drive in Rockford. This special FREE opening reception will feature the artists sharing words that served as their inspiration. The public is invited to enjoy refreshments, great art, and a chance to meet and speak with the artists. Poets and poetry lovers (both male and female) will also be invited to take the floor and share some of their favorite poems or other writings in an open mic event. “WomanSpeak” runs through May 8, the next Holistic Health Fair and Open House at Womanspace.

Regular gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm, plus evenings and weekends when programs are scheduled. While on campus, guests can also visit the “Jhoole Weavers” exhibit in Gallery 3. Works of art in all three galleries are available for purchase in a wide variety of media by members and art instructors at Womanspace. Some of the artists featured in “WomanSpeak” are Dorothy Bock, Fran Bock, Karen Gines, Charlotte Hackin, Judith Hayes, Elaine Hirschenberger, Cindy Hughes, Pat Lai, Susan Lee, Cynthia Linnabary, Nancy McManus Olson, Sue Mount, and Chrissy Stanfa. 40% of your art purchases benefits Womanspace and its programs.