Women Artists Honoured
On October 26, 2011, in celebration of Women’s History Month, the Manitoba Status of Women partnered with MAWA to honour eight women artists who have made significant, positive changes to their communities through their art and activism. Each is a passionate and gifted individual who has inspired meaningful social and political reflection, and is an outstanding role model. MAWA is especially proud of our award-winning members: Leah Decter for visual arts; Roewan Crowe for literary arts; and Jaime Black, as an emerging multi-disciplinary artist. The other award recipients are: Cecilia Araneda for media arts; Teresa Burrows for fine craft; Buffy Handel for dance; Ingrid D. Johnson for music; and Hope McIntyre for the performing arts.
This event, held at the Legislative Building on was hosted by the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, Jennifer Howard. As Howard said, “The artistic women we are honouring have demonstrated how they can preserve history, reflect our world and shape the future.” Way to go, women!
MAWA Co-ED Shawna Dempsey was the keynote speaker at the event. To read her speech, check out the pdf below.