Momentum Art Exhibition Opening Reception February 24, 2012

Momentum presents the art and ideas of intergenerational contemporary women artists residing in the United States. The 47 artists selected by LACMA curator Rita Gonzalez examine the concept of "momentum" from a contemporary activist and personal perspective. Their works portray women's struggles and accomplishments that span 40 years and propel creative momentum for future generations.

Exhibiting Artists
Robin Adsit, Zina Al-Shukri, Bonnie Askowitz, Amy Boger, Jodi Bonassi, Tracy Brown, Michele Colburn, Gina Dabrowski, Mary Lou Dauray, Michelle de la Vega, Cat Del Buono, Tracy Featherstone, Marie Fox, Judy Gelles, Ashley Gibbons, Susan C Gregory, Anitra Haendel, Kate Hampel, Paula Henderson, Stacy Isenbarger, Judy Johnson-Williams, Dorian Katz, Joanna Kidd, Olga Lah, Li 'n Lee, Lynn Letterman, Carol Levine, Marilyn Lowey, Li Ma, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, Dionne Victoria Milton, Sarah Miska, Julie Nauman-Mikulski, Margaret Parker, Jana Perez, Marcy Pope, Nora Raggio, Shilo Ratner, Trix Rosen, Gabriela Sincich, Bonnie J. Smith, Elizabeth Snipes, Millee Tibbs, Patricia Tinajero, Linda Vallejo, Margi Weir, & Essi Zimm.

Also attend an artists' talk on Feb 22 from 7-9 pm at the gallery.
"Momentum" is a special exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Women's Caucus for Art. Founded in 1972 in connection with the College Art Association, it is the leading national organization for women in the visual arts. It is unique in its multi-disciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators, and museum professionals. WCA's mission is to create community through art, education and social activism. WCA is committed to recognizing the contribution of women in the arts, providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development, expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women, supporting local, national and global art activism and advocating for equity in the arts for all.

Official Website: http://www.nationalwca.org/