LeMoyne Arts is delighted to anniversary Women Among Us: Portraits of Strength with a whole new collection! Local, accomplished women, aged 65 or older, are featured in this exhibition of environmental photographic portraits. Each large-format portrait is enriched by a short poem and an engaging biographical story. The collection, a collaboration of Becki Rutta, Mary Jane Ryals, Carol Lynne Knight, Linda Hall, and Eleanor Dietrich, was created to honor these powerful women.Woman Among Us: Portraits of Strength recognizes a diverse group of women, over age 65, by exhibiting large-format photographic portraits & telling their stories. Their strength, spirit, & joy are revealed in these powerful portraits by Becki Rutta. Accompanying texts of interviews & poems tell more about their passions and lifelong dedication to following their dreams & also touching the lives of so many in ourcommunity. Exhibits include elected officials, educators, artists, activists & scientists.LeMoyne’s annual Art & Soul Celebration Silent Auction will also be on display during this time. Art & Soul Celebration raises funds to support LeMoyne’s diverse programming and art studio classes offered to our community. Thank you to Marsha Hosack for donating to support the exhibit.Exhibit Opening: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 from 5-7:30pmLeMoyne Arts is delighted to showcase the latest collection of the Women Among Us: Portraits of Strength series, with 20 new portraits.
Come to this exciting exhibit opening Thursday, September 28th from 5pm – 7:30pm, with speeches at 6pm. Local, accomplished women, aged 65 or older, are featured in this exhibition of environmental photographic portraits. Each large-format portrait is enriched by a short poem and an engaging biographical story. The collection, a collaboration of Becki Rutta, Mary Jane Ryals, Carol Lynne Knight, Linda Hall, and Eleanor Dietrich, was created to honor these powerful women. Sponsored by Katee Tully and Janet Hinkle.While you’re at the exhibit opening, bid on LeMoyne’s Art & Soul Celebration Silent Auction items, enjoy delicious food by Chicken Salad Chick, craft beer by DEEP Brewing, and enchanting music by They Came From The Same! This beloved local group is a brother-sister duo who sing charming harmonies of Folk, Blues, R&B, & Americana, supported by their expert acoustic instrumentation.For more information, www.lemoyne.org.
