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PRESS RELEASE: CALL FOR ART ENTRIES WOMEN’S NATIONAL ART SHOW

FROM: Women’s Studies Program Idaho State University Campus Box 8079 Pocatello, ID 83209 (208) 282-5197

CONTACT: Susan Green Barger, Assistant Director

In honor of Women’s History Month March 2005, Women Celebrating: Their Vision and Strength National Women’s Art Exhibit is issuing a call for art submissions by women artists both professional and amateur. Hosted by Idaho State University’s Women’s Studies Program, the fifth annual Women Celebrating features artists from throughout the United States displaying various media including ceramics, glasswork, painting, print making, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, metal smiting, photography, and fiber arts such as book art, weaving, basketry, and quilting. The juried show honors Best of Show, Second Place, and Merit awards with cash prizes. Interested artists can log onto the Women Celebrating web page at http://www.isu.edu/womenstu/prospectus.html for submission information. The deadline to submit entries is January 27, 2005. For more information, call Susan Green Barger, Women’s Studies Program assistant director, at (208) 282-5197.