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Seeking Art for “Literally Inspired” Exhibit

Gal’s Guide Library is curating a special art exhibit at Nickel Plate Arts from March 3-April 1, 2023. “Literally Inspired” will showcase work that is inspired by literature, poetry, movies, TV shows, and books. Seeking Sales Our goal is to showcase your work and get you sales! Any sales of artwork during the exhibit will […]

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Louise “Weezie” Simonson

On your left!” We are back from break celebrating American’s Ass and Bonnie starts off Marvel Gal’s Month talking about Marvel comic book editor and author, Louise “Weezie” Simonson!  Show Notes & Extras Marvel Database Women in Comics Wiki Images About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a […]

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Rosa Bonheur

J.C. tells us about a successful lesbian French painter who was known for portraits and animal paintings. Rosa leaves a great legacy as well as her stance on rejected gender roles. She painted what she wanted to paint and was a trailblazer and influencer! Also, she had a pet otter!  Show Notes & Extras This […]

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Book Signing with Rue Sparks

Gal’s Guide is pleased to welcome Rue Sparks for a book signing of The Fable of Wren. Saturday June 25, 2022 2pm – 4pm Gal’s Guide Library 107 S. 8th Street Noblesville Second Floor of the Nickel Plate Arts Campus A small percentage will go to Gal’s Guide Library & Nickel Plate Arts. About the […]

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Maria Sibylla Merian

Bonnie is a “frost-tender flower!” Naturalist Gal Month continues and Dr. Leah Leach talks about the Swiss naturalist who observed insects and made amazing illustrated drawings of their habitat. The gals also talk about their favorite seasons, throw shade on Michigan and talk about #WelcomeToFairyville & G.G. the #FlatSquirrel  Show Notes Fairyville Activities Maria’s Books […]

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SARK

To wrap up Artist Gals Month, Leah talks about SARK books. A highly recommended titles by this colorful and inspirational author.  Show Notes Gal’s Guide Calendar Favorite Pieces of Art:  Klare Lockhart: Judith and Holofernes, by Artemisia Gentileschi Bonnie Fillenworth: Interior Scroll by Carolee Schneemann Mother bathing her son Leah Leach: Tank Man  Photo of […]

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Imogene Cunningham

Art Gals Month continues with the amazing photographer and member of Group f/64.   About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about ancient history? Would it be breaking news? Would it be safe for work? A group of gals gathers to present to […]

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Get Nutty with Gal’s Guide

Each Earth Day week we help out Nickel Plate Arts with Welcome to Fairyville. This year is the 10th Anniversary and we’re getting a little nutty! 2022 activities at Gal’s Guide Library “The Nut House” Fairy House Community Project #FlatSquirrel Printout Scavenger Hut #FlatSquirrel Store See us on the Fairy Trail Appearance by The Unbeatable […]

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The Dinner Party

Pull up a chair ladies because there is room at the table! This week Bonnie is telling us about the installation art of The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago that debuted March 14, 1979. Totally a NSFW episode! Show Notes & Extras Klaire already talked about Claude Cahun Calendar Gal’s Guide Anthology Get-to-know-you questions“If you […]

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Claude Cahun

Gal’s Guide Library is the place to be in March, hence why this episode is late, however, it’s a great one. Our hope for this episode is it will inspire you to create your own expressive artwork, change your name, or reinvigorate your hate for Nazis. Learn all about the gender non-conforming surrealist that is […]