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Media Contact: Michelle Cragle 202-783-7373 mcragle@nmwa.org WHAT: Join the Guerrilla Girls—the self-proclaimed “Conscience of the Art World”—for one of their signature illustrated PowerPoint presentations, filled with “facts, humor and fake fur.” The masked crusaders formed in 1985 to bring attention to women artists and artists of color while exposing the white-male dominated art establishment. The Guerrilla Girls assumed the names of dead women artists and wore gorilla masks in public, concealing their identities to focus on the issues of sexism and race in the culture at large. Between 1985 and 2000, close to 100 women, working collectively and anonymously, produced posters, billboards, public actions, books and other projects to make feminism funny and fashionable. The Guerrilla Girls will talk about the background of the group itself, some of the activist efforts they’ve done in the past, and their ongoing efforts to raise awareness for greater gender and racial equality in the art world. The presentation ends with a Q & A session followed by a reception of afternoon tea fare. WHEN: Sunday, October 28 2–4 p.m. WHERE: National Museum of Women in the Arts 1250 New York Ave, NW Washington, DC 20005 COST: $25. For reservations, call 202-783-7370 or email reservations@nmwa.org. PRESS TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE. Contact Michelle Cragle at mcragle@nmwa.org to reserve. |
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|  For images, interviews, and more information, contact Michelle Cragle or media@nmwa.org or call 202.783.7373 |