remarkable women
2021 LONG TERM ART EDUCATION RESIDENCY

together, during the 2021 art residency "remarkable women" we will investigate the contributions of 39 women who have made an impact on american history and who have inspired generations to pursue their dreams.

ruby bridges 
​addressing injustice - seekng balance

ruby bridges
Civil Rights Icon, Activist, Author, Speaker
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Ruby Bridges, born in 1954 is known world-wide for her role during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis.  While in kindergarten, Ruby was tested and passed the school board test allowing her to be offered an opportunity for a better education.  She became the first African-American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana on November 14, 1960.  

7 minute interview video

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Symmetrical interactions send the moral message "we are all the same" 

symetrical  balance

Materials:
4" square canvases
pencil
ruler
foam stickers
foam dabbers
acrylic paints
printing paper
aprons for Peeps

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Mamie Phipps Clark 
​addressing injustice - we are influenced by our environment

Mamie Phipps Clark is a noted woman psychologist, best known for her research on race, self-esteem, and child development.

asymetrical balance