Women Artists on Immigration: Ackley

Copyright Retained by Artists: Phoebe Ackley, Shelly Adler, Mitra Akhavan, Sara Alavikia, Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin, Salma Arastu, Linda Arreola.

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KPFK/Feminist Magazine Podcast & Download
Artists Niku Kashef and Yvonne Beatty, juror Alma Ruiz and SCWCA representative Sandra Mueller were interviewed on KPFK's Feminist Magazine on March 4, 2009. To listen, go to http://kpfk.org/ and select Audio Archives on left information bar. Go to column called Shows. The interview appears on March 4, Feminist Magazine at 7:02 pm. Click on download or podcast. Download an MP3 of the whole program or the podcast version.The show is available for 90 days from its air date. After that call the KPFK Archives and order a copy of the show.

NPR Seeking Immigrant Experiences
National Public Radio is working on a series on native-born Americans whose parents were immigrants. They are interested in experiences and problems with such things as education, public benefits, assimilation, marriage etc. If you or someone you know would like to be interviewed, please contact Gloria Hillard at (818) 762-2455.

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ABOUT THE WOMEN’S CAUCUS FOR ART
The Women's Caucus for Art (WCA) is the leading national nonprofit organization for women in the visual arts professions. Founded in 1972, WCA has 27 chapters across the country (six in California). It is an affiliate society of the College Art Association and program partner of The Feminist Art Project. Visit http://www.nationalwca.org/.

ABOUT THE KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER
The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) is the largest facility outside of Korea that provides insights into the rich cultural heritage of Korea through sponsored events, films, and educational programs. KCCLA’s spacious 2,500 square foot gallery is a venue for traditional and contemporary art exhibitions. Visit http://www.kccla.org/.

ABOUT THE JUROR
Alma Ruiz is a curator at The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles. She has curated numerous exhibitions of contemporary art, with a primary focus on the postwar period in Italy and Latin America, as well as working with emerging artists. She was born in Guatemala City, earned a B.A. in art history at the University of Southern California, and received an M.A. in Italian language and literature from Middlebury College.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF POLITICAL GRAPHICS
The Center for the Study Political Graphics collects, preserves and exhibits posters relating to historical and contemporary movements for social change. Through its varied programs, CSPG is reclaiming the power of art to inspire people to action. With over 50,000 posters, the CSPG archive is the largest collection of Post-World War II graphics in the United States. Visit http://www.politicalgraphics.org/.

Women Artists on Immigration

Friday, February 6, 2009

Ackley - Arreola

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