Guerrilla Girls Talk / Performance
Monday, March 31, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Asheville Community Theatre

During this event, the famous feminist masked avengers talked about their work and philosophy of activism, while campaigning against an appalling lack of ethics in the art world.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP 

Monkey Bizness with the Guerrilla Girls
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Asheville Art Museum

A founding member of the Guerrilla Girls led visitors through the chaotic process of brainstorming, collective give-and-take and larger group input that has helped these anonymous art activists perfect their in-your-face work during the past 20 years. 

FILM SCREENING

Guerrillas in our Midst
Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Pack Memorial Library, Lord Auditorium

This politically-pointed 1994 documentary presents a savvy exploration of the commercial art-world during its boom in the 1980s. The Guerrilla Girls have succeeded in putting racism and sexism on the art world’s agenda and their witty, creative tactics are showcased in this film by director Amy Harrison.

FILM SCREENING

Orlando
Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Pack Memorial Library, Lord Auditorium

This 1992 Academy Award nominated film by director Sally Potter is an adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s 1928 novel about a woman who lives for four centuries, and experiences those first 200 years as a man. Tilda Swinton stars in this visually-rich feature about a person who transcends boundaries of sex, class and social mores.

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Activist/Artist ‘Zine and Blog Workshop
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Pack Memorial Library

Grrly Show by filmmaker Kara Herold is an 18-minute film about the feminist ‘zine explosion of the 1990s. The event involved hands-on workshops with local artists in 'zine-making, blogging, screen printing and knitting in the spirit of Do-It-Yourself culture.

FILM SCREENING

Frida
Saturday + Sunday, May 3 + 4, 2008, 2:00 p.m.
Asheville Art Museum

Frida Kahlo’s life was a beautiful and tragic one that intertwined her painting, politics, sexuality and intense chronic pain resulting from a catastrophic accident. Overshadowed in life by her husband artist Diego Rivera, Kahlo was catapulted after her death to cult status. This 2002 feature starring Salma Hayak and Alfred Molina was nominated for six Academy Awards and won for Best Music Score and Best Makeup.