ERA NOW (Equal Rights Association), Arts for Vets, and the Women's Fund (a component fund of the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Region) will be hosting their 2nd annual show in honor of International Women's Day (IWD).
The 2025 IWD theme is "Accelerate Action" and we've chosen two action verbs, "Rise and Reclaim," that artists are invited to consider as they create works for the show. In your submission, we request that you specifically include information about how your piece relates to the theme of the show. Read more about the IWD official theme here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/2025theme
The words rise and reclaim are inspired by two women who are all too familiar with accelerating action. Maya Angelou's poem "Still I Rise" serves at the inspiration point for the word Rise, and Maxine Waters's historically uttered phrase, "Reclaiming my Time" is the inspiration for the word Reclaim.
When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion in all sectors of society, family, business and culture, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, empowerment, and conscious acknowledgement of all the contributions women give to make the world a better place.
When women aren't present, we must ask: "If not, why not?"
When women are discriminated against, we must call out poor practice.
When the treatment of women is not equitable, we must take action.
When women's contributions are not acknowledged and celebrated, we must create opportunities to do so.
And we must do this each time, every time.
To truly include women means openly embracing their diversity of race, age, ability, faith, body image, and how they identify. Worldwide, women must be included in all fields of endeavor.
KEY INFO:
Opening Reception: March 8, 5:00-7:30
Show opening on International Women's Day
Show Run Dates: March 8 to March 31, 2024
Location: Grand Forks Arts Center operated by Arts for Vets
215 N 3rd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Grand Forks Studio Artists Featured: Becca Cruger, Jessica Woods, Mandy Smestad, Ra’Chel Alexander, Senta Lauren, Veronica Dockter