Women in Arts Education: Past & Present

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February 26th - April 6th, 2019

Artists' reception: Saturday, March 16th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

A landmark exhibition, featuring over 50 artworks by 31 women artist-educators, teaching art in high schools and higher education across Merced County. Recognizing artists who have passed, retired, and are currently teaching, in conjunction with National Women's History Month in March.

Above, from left: Gloria Benomar, "Cypress Trees" and "Village Street and Steps in Auvers with Two Figures", Lily Walker "Rainy Day in St. Mark’s Square".

"Guardian" (Copy)

Susanne Kübler French, ceramic sculpture.

A wide variety of media were on display in both 2-D and 3-D art.

"Contemplation" (Copy)

Lynn Morrison, soapstone sculpture.

A wide variety of media were on display in both 2-D and 3-D art.

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This exhibition is sponsored by Fem | In | Art, a local collective of women in the Arts, supporting female, artistic endeavors. Special thanks to Merced College faculty Louisa Benhissen and Benjamin Serpa, for curating this exhibition.

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Cheryl Barnett (Merced College, retired) in the foundry (Copy)

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Laura Eckman (Atwater High School) with a student winner at the Congressional Arts Competition (Copy)

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Louisa Benhissen (Merced College) instructing a student in painting (Copy)

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Ann Mendershausen (Merced College, retired) at work (Copy)