About the Program: Dr. Meredith Shimizu, Professor of Art History at Whitworth University, transports us across time and space in this lively lecture series at the MAC. These lectures delve into the significance of various art movements, key artists, and provide an understanding of the art's impact on society and history. Only one hour long, they are great for art enthusiasts, students, and life-long learners to deepen your appreciation and knowledge of art. Find out more about Dr. Shimizu, including past lecture topics, here.
This series we will look at Art and Feminism. While you're here check out our exhibition Woman, Artist, Catalyst: Art from the Permanent Collection on display from June 22, 2024 - March 9, 2025.
March's Lecture - A Seat at the Table: Judy Chicago's Dinner Party
Throughout European history, men took an active role in shaping culture and the arts, while often marginalizing women. In her monumental artwork - Dinner Party - Judy Chicago literally turns the tables. This lecture focuses on her effort to put women at the center of the historical narrative.
Image Credit: Chicago, Judy. The Dinner Party, 1974-79, Brooklyn Museum. https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party