Click here for information on upcoming Guerrilla Girls programs being held in Asheville as part of the smArt Speak Distinguished Artist Series. 

Film Screening, Guerrillas in Our Midst
Tuesday, March 18, 2008, 6:00 p.m.
Pack Memorial Library, Lord Auditorium
Free

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.

Nancy Sokolove, artist and Adult Programs Manager for the Asheville Art Museum will give an introduction to the work of the infamous Guerrilla Girls and lead a brief discussion afterwards.

Guerrilla Girls Talk / Performance
Monday, March 31, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Asheville Community Theatre
$18 general admission, $16 Museum Members, $14 students

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

Go to http://www.ashevilletheater.org and click on the 'buy tickets now' button to reserve your seat.

Monkey Bizness with the Guerrilla Girls
Hands-On Workshop
Tuesday, April 1, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Asheville Art Museum
Cost: $20 general admission, $15 students

Space is limited for this event and advance registration is required.

To register please contact Nancy Sokolove at the Asheville Art Museum, 828.253.3227, ext. 120.

A founding member of the Guerrilla Girls will lead 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. As participants ‘aestheticize their anger,’ they may get some career advice about ethics and the art world along the way.

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

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.

Grrly Show by filmmaker Kara Herold is an 18-minute film about the feminist ‘zine explosion of the 1990s.

Lori Horvitz, Associate Professor of Creative Writing and Women's Studies at UNC-Asheville, will discuss what evolved out this richly independent feminist media and the way blogs have erupted.

The event will include 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
Free with Membership or Museum Admission

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.

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