Exhibition Dates: January 18 to February 27, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, February 5 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Exhibition Sponsors: Sandi Lillard – Blue Ridge Insurance, Lisa Cruse, Doris Morgan – Starlight Restaurant and Lounge

In recognition of the centennial celebration of women’s suffrage in WA state, this joint exhibit with the Larson Gallery will highlight talented women in our region and take a deeper look at where we are now.

GALLERY ONE
Gallery One will feature works by 38 women artists from Kittitas County in addition to a three-part lecture series and poetry reading. Please join us to hear local and regional women read their poems, speak about their artwork, and share what it means to be a woman in the arts today. All events are free and will be held at Gallery One starting at 6 p.m.

February 13 Artist lecture on fine art jewelry with Jana Brevick of Seattle, Alex Chaney of Ellensburg, and Merrily Tompkins of Ellensburg
February 20 Artist Lecture on Paper in the Arts with Joan Cawley Crane and Paula Airth of Ellensburg and Jessica Pribula of Tacoma
February 27 Artist Lecture on Public Art with Sheila Klein of Bow, WA and Debbie Young of Ellensburg
February 19 Poetry Reading Local female poets share their own poems paired with poems by other female poets. Featuring readings by:
Lorraine Barlow
Judy Kleck
Teresa Joy Kramer
Stella Moreno
Lisa Norris
Katharine Whitcomb

LARSON GALLERY
Yakima's Larson Gallery on the campus of YVCC will feature an exhibition of works by 42 women artists from the Yakima area in addition to a panel discussion, artist workshops and a birthday celebration with tea and refreshments.

Jan. 21, 7-8 p.m. Art and Politics: Women in the Arts Enjoy a lively in-depth discussion about women in the 20th century at the Larson Gallery with Dr. Karen Blair, and Dr. Cynthia Coe from Central Washington University, and Dr. Carli Schiffner from YVCC with Larson Gallery Director, Cheryl H. Hahn, moderating. FREE

Jan. 23 & 24, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. A Personal Journey: Artist Workshop This studio experience will provide opportunities for artists to create artwork referencing their life journey. $140 fee, members receive a discount
Instructor: Carol Hassen.*

Jan. 30, 2-5 p.m. American Association of University Women and League of Women Voters Birthday Celebration & Pink Tea Celebrating American Association of University Women and League of Women Voters. AAUW & LWV representatives will speak. FREE

Feb. 6 & 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Portraits in Courage: Artist Workshop This studio experience focuses on creating collage portraits of famous women artists, suffragettes, or important women in one’s life. $140 fee, members receive a discount Instructor: Karen Allen. *

EXHIBITING ARTISTS at both venues:
Deborah Ann
Ann Bowker
Marcia Blevins
Maya Chachava
Alex Chaney
Mindy Clark,
Margaret Cleater
Jan Crocker
Virginia Depicolzuane
Lena Davidson,
Carol DeGrave
Rachel Dorn
Michelle Elzinga
Alex Emmons
Sally Fitch
Carol Fletcher
Veronica Fowler-Arends
Judy Frisbie
Jackie Galbraith
Gloria Gonzales Garcia
Denali Granholm
Naomi Gray
Sue Grimshaw
Betty Gilmore
Katie Hall
Bobbie Halperin
Laurie Hansen
Carol Hassen
Sarah Haven
Becky Hollenbeck
Betty Holmes
Felicia Holtzinger
Jeannie Johnson
Karen Johnson
Linda Johnson
Ardith Kaiser
Laurie Kanyer
Cindy Krieble
Cheryl LaFlamme
Barbara Leighton
Paulette Louis
K.C. Maxwell
Lynne McCowin
Lindsey Merrell
Terry Mullen
Kathy Murray
Carolyn Nelson
Joan Neubauer
Carmel Newstead
Jane Orleman
Leslie Pease
Carol Perry
Julie Prather
Jessica Pribula
Jackie Prout
Kathryn C. Richardson
Sharon Robertson
Margaret Sahlstrand
Carolyn Schactler
Natalie Schmidt-Dotzauer
Gayle Scholl
Margo Selski
Betty Severin
Penn O. Shelton
Marlene Simla
Constance Speth
Shari Stoddard
Delma Tayer
Merrily Tompkins
Mary Tosch
Lucy Valderhaug
Dorothy Warren
Karen Watland
Sarah Wauzynski
Kathy Leonard Weber
Jan Whitefoot
Laura Wise
Debbie Young