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Leah finishes up Creative & Expression Month with Moomins!!!!! Leah talks about the Swedish-Finnish artist, Tove Jansson, who created a colorful universe for her and her characters to escape to. The Moomin world is about admitting your joys and fears, looking for a place of safety, knowing danger is out there, but that you’ll always […]
Klaire is back on the podcast talking about an amazing Italian painter who started producing works as a teenager. Artemisia Gentileschi’s life was full of challenges and obstacles, including an abuser and rarely getting credit for her paintings. Learn about Artemisia’s fierce paintings of women that are gorgeous and haunting to look at. Learning Theme […]
While there are several wonderful options for books about women in art, we have picked from our library collection and from our staffs reading list. Young Readers Nonfiction Nonfiction Films/Documentaries Feel free to let us know what you think of our selections, or add your own in the comment section below!
Sometimes you want something playing while your hands are busy. Whether you’re painting, cleaning, cooking, crafting, or gaming — not every watch needs your full attention. Maybe it’s a rewatch, something you already love and know by heart, that keeps you company while you work or unwind. Some movies and TV shows make perfect background […]
Klaire continues Personal Change month with an abstract painter whose legacy personally effects one of our Gal Pals. Learn about Lee Krasner on this week’s episode. Joined by Leah, Katie and Bonnie. About The Gal’s Guide Podcast Join us on an adventure to get to know famous and infamous women from around the world. Each […]
Riwo finishes up Rebellious Creative Expression month with Yayoi Kusama, a rebel in polka dots. She’s been called “one of the most important artists to come out of Japan.” She’s not only a polka dot pop artist but also a filmmaker, protestor, author, sculptor, and fashion designer. She hit on rebellious creative expression on so […]
The Gal Pals are celebrating Asian Heritage Month! Katie continues by discussing what she learned about the first woman of color to the U.S. House of Representatives, Patsy Takemoto Mink! Show Notes & Extra About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 cool thing about a topic? Would it be about […]
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 on March 14, 1979. Totally a NSFW episode! Show Notes & Extras About The Gal’s Guide Podcast What if you could only share 1 […]
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 […]
Our First Art Exhibit Gal’s Guide Library is pleased to be curating a special exhibit that showcases female-identifying artists as well as artists whose work celebrates women. 24 art pieces and 15 artists make up this wonderful show. Executive Director of Gal’s Guide, Leah Leach, is championing the event because as she says “Gal’s Guide […]
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