This Saturday, March 8th, is International Women's Day, and during the whole month of
March we are celebrating National Women's History Month.
March we are celebrating National Women's History Month.
Fogelson Library has an excellent collection of works (authored, directed, designed, painted, etc.) by women. Our Southwest Collection is especially rich in local women artists, and all sorts of intriguing Southwestern characters.
Drawing from this, and other areas of the library, we have selected a sample of materials to share with you in celebration and in recognition.
Films Directed By Women display, located by the elevator on the main level of the library:
Feminist Art Theory & Critique:
If you have some time, I recommend investigating the following links for more information about International Women's Day, National Women's History Month, and for links to additional historic, political, & art resources:
International Women's Day: Information & Resources
Article in The Guardian: "Why do we need an International Women's Day?"
National Women's History Museum
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Purdue University Internet Course: Women Artists of the American West
Please feel welcome, too, to offer suggestions of other sorts of library displays you would like to see for Women's History Month, or artists/women you would like to see represented!
