Opening at UC Art Gallery
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OPENING AT THE UC GALLERY THIS WEEK:
The University Center Art Gallery celebrates women through art
How many women artists can you name? It may be harder than you think. For
centuries, women were excluded from the major canons of art history. Now
60-75% of artists enrolled in collegiate art programs are female*. The
University Center Art Gallery presents "A Celebration of Women Through Art,"
a collection of student works and archival photographs relating the creative
lives of women, past and present. This exhibit is on display March 14 25,
2000.
This commemorative show includes the following works:
Laura Nelson, a second-year art student, works with contemporary material,
breaking conventions of traditional dressmaking. Her exhibited mixed media
piece incorporates Plexiglas and copper wiring. She creates a dress form
that emphasizes both simplicity and nakedness.
Marinda Stretavsky, a fourth-year art student, memorializes the significant
women in her life through multiple fiber constructions. Stretavsky¹s
experiences with needlepoint, embroidery, crochet, clothing construction,
and doll making influence her representative figures. Each is embellished
with painting and found objects that bring out the individual¹s character.
Her installation is meant to honor those women who have touched her heart
and soul in an extraordinary way.
Also, as Carnegie Mellon celebrates is 100th year, the Gallery honors the
women who were part of the university¹s early, pioneering years. Archival
photographs from the original women¹s school, Margaret Morrison Carnegie
College, document classes and activities from 1906 1924. Female students
are shown studying home economics and sciences, as well as participating in
Spring Carnival and sweepstakes races with early "buggies."
This exhibition is held in conjunction with the university¹s observance of
Women¹s History Month, co-sponsored by C.M.U.¹s Division of Student Affairs.
Throughout March, Carnegie Mellon celebrates the contributions of women in
our nation¹s history, sciences, and culture. A public reception will be
held Friday, March 17 from 6 to 8. This reception is free; refreshments
will be provided.
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The University Center Art Gallery is located on the campus of Carnegie
Mellon University at 5000 Forbes Avenue in Oakland, inside the University
Center. Metered parking is available in the university garage on Forbes
Avenue.
The University Center Art Gallery is supported by Carnegie Mellon¹s Student
Activities Office. It aims to increase cultural awareness throughout the
university community by offering a diverse schedule of creative media and
theme presentations.
The Gallery is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. during
the academic semester.
For further information, please call the university information desk at
(412) 268-2107.