Best DFW Places To Celebrate Women's History
Women are the cornerstones of society. They are mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts and friends. When we reflect on the triumphs women enjoyed, we look to celebrate the history of women. As listed in last year's story, Best Ways To Celebrate Women's History Month 2013 In DFW, there are many places to go. This year's theme of "Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment" is highlighted with more places and events that showcase the history of women and their contributions to the world.
'Hanskaska: The Shirtwearers – Plains Indian Art of Cathy A. Smith'
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
1720 Gendy St.
Ft. Worth, TX 76107
(817) 336-4475
www.cowgirl.net
Date: Through April 27, 2014
The "Hanskaska: The Shirtwearers – Plains Indian Art of Cathy A. Smith" exhibit at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is a colorful look into the history of Indian fashion. Cathy A. Smith is an Emmy award-winning costume designer for her work in "Son of the Morning Star" and has worked on such famous films as "Geronimo" and "Dances with Wolves." The exhibit features meticulously detailed clothing and accessories of 12 Plains Indian leaders and represents 10 Native American nations.
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'Ella: Exhibiting Local Latino Artists'
Latino Cultural Center
2600 Live Oak St.
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 671-0045
www.dallasculture.org/latinoCulturalCenter
Date: April 25 - June 28, 2014
"Ella: Exhibiting Local Latino Artists" will be on display at the Latino Cultural Center. Emily Don Juan, Jessica Fuentes, Gina Garza, Marian Lefeld, Lupita Murrillo-Tinen, Coco Rico, Patricia Rodrigues and Brenda Solis are the eight artists that have been selected for this show. The exhibit featuring works of various mediums to communicate local Latinas' connection and to bring awareness to women's issues in the community.
Frida Kahlo Self Portraits at Dallas Public Library
Lochwood Branch
11221 Lochwood Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 670-8403
www.dallaslibrary.evanced.info
Date: March 29, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Perhaps the most respected Latina artist of the 20th century was Frida Kahlo. She was a revolutionary at heart, deceiving all preconceived concepts of the female experience and form. She was a devout communist in the 1930s and her marriage with equally famous Mexican artist Diego Rivera was often volatile. She is best known for her self portraits, depicting herself with a sullen but strong and stern, unbreaking, black brow. On March 29 at the Lochwood branch of the Dallas Public Library, storyteller Bianca Reyna will guide a group of youngsters and elders alike in creating their own mixed media self portraits in honor of the late Frida Kahlo.
The Dallas Museum of Art
1717 N. Harwood St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 922-1200
www.dma.org/never-enough-recent-acquisitions-contemporary-art
Date: March 9 - July 20, 2014
The Dallas Museum of Art is hosting "Never Enough: Recent Acquisitions of Contemporary Art" starting March 9 which highlights new acquisitions from female artists. Over 50 photographic works of art make up this collection with 17 of the pieces created by eight female artists. This new acquisition will also feature artists that have never been on display at the museum including Michele Abeles, Margaret Lee, Sherrie Levine, Erin Shirreff, Atsuka Tanaka and the largest collection of work by Yuki Kimura showing outside of Japan.
Robin D. Everson is a native Chicagoan who resides in Dallas, Texas. Her appreciation for art, food, wine, people and places has helped her become a well-respected journalist. A life-long lover of education, Robin seeks to learn and
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