‘Finding Her Way: American Women Artists Working Before 1945’ Webinar
Despite evident talent and success, most American women artists before 1945 worked in general obscurity, unable to clear the gender-based barriers that persisted across the country — New York City included. So how did they find their way? This is the story behind those female artists and their paintings, which reveal what life was historically like for urban women in NYC and beyond.
Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on an art-centric journey surrounding American women artists working before 1945, a period of radical change for women and New York City.
Led by Rena Tobey, American Art Historian and Professor at NYU’s School for Professional Studies, our virtual showcase will include:
- An overview of women artists from the mid-19th century to the Great Depression, who collectively painted a picture of urban women’s lives
- A discussion around the challenges women artists faced in a changing America, and how they navigated societal expectations of women’s domestic roles with their drive to be professionals
- A close look at select paintings that tell the story of the difficult choices women artists had to make during this time period, such as the decision to sacrifice their personal lives for their art career
- A conversation around how the perception of women artists evolved between 1850-1945
Stick around afterward for a Q&A with Rena, who will be ready to answer any-and-all questions about art!
See you there, virtually! $10.
*Once registered, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar
**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.
***A full replay will be available after the experience for all registered guests
About Rena
Rena Tobey is an American art historian whose passion centers on making art accessible, insightful, and fun. She conducts lively, interactive tours of museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New-York Historical Society, and the American Folk Art Museum. Rena’s research and writing centers on American women artists working before 1945, with particular interest in the challenges they faced in bucking societal norms.
Buy tickets/get more info now