WREN’s Seen and Heard legacy lives on
March 14, 2018
On Tuesday, March 13th Seen and Heard artists visited the Statehouse to speak on the importance of recognizing the barriers faced by diverse women and girls across our state.
“One of the issues I raised was how STEM programs in schools can and should be more focused towards girls. In the technology industry, which I’m a part of, we have a gap of female talent,” said artist Jyothi Hegde.
As the Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) continues to present the Seen and Heard exhibition and programming surrounding this project, it aims to host solutions-oriented conversations, and collectively organize with community partners to address common concerns addressed by artists. Community leaders and residents are invited to join the conversation at one of many unique, exhibit openings and events occurring this spring:
Seen and Heard at the Columbia Museum of Art
Columbia Museum of Art | March 19-25th
Haven’t seen the exhibit art yet? Check out Seen and Heard at the Columbia Museum of Art prior to our next talkback. You can also catch other inspiring works by Imogen Cunningham and Renee Cox. You won’t want to miss this!
Artist Talkback with City of Columbia
Richland Library Main Branch | March 22nd, 5:30pm
Join Seen and Heard artists and elected officials from the City of Columbia for a community conversation and panel regarding the opportunities and barriers experienced in the Midlands region. Opening remarks will be made by Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine and a limited selection of art will be present for viewing.
Honoring the Women of Columbia
City Hall | April 1st-June 1st
Join WREN, One Columbia, and other community partners, as we elevate images of our female artists in City Hall, a space traditionally dominated by the voices and perspectives of men. Stay tuned for updates regarding specialized programming at this location.
Indie Grits Festival hosts Seen and Heard
Indie Grits House | April 12-15th
Come out to the Indie Grits Festival, a four-day event that celebrates gritty, contemporary culture of the South through film, art and music. This year the festival will also be highlighting Seen and Heard with various art pieces including a zine featuring the breathtaking work of its main participants, and a collage piece featuring the work of Benedict college service learning students.
Seen and Heard: Youth Voices
Edventure | April 14th-21st
Join WREN and community partners as we celebrate the art of our youth Seen and Heard artists. Youth art will be available for viewing all week and special photography-and storytelling activities will be available for museum guests on the evening of April 19th.
Additional dates added weekly at www.scwren.org.
MORE: The Seen and Heard project is made possible by support from Central Carolina Community Foundation and Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. Project artists were recruited in partnership with: Every Black Girl, Girls Rock Columbia, Homeless No More, PASOS, and Sowing Seeds into the Midlands, the Hive Community Circle, and Indie Grits Labs.
About WREN
The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network (WREN) is a South Carolina nonprofit, non-partisan network that is building a movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of South Carolina’s women, girls, and their families. WREN provides a strong, collective voice for South Carolina’s women and girls.
