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“Woman to Woman” Symposium at the Allentown Art Museum



 

Free Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, in honor of Women’s History Month

Allentown, PA – Celebrate Women’s History Month, the arrival of spring and a convening of women on Saturday, March 24, at the Allentown Art Museum for “Woman to Woman,” a symposium, from 11am-4pm. Musician and performer Martha Redbone will touch your soul with her own unique blend of Native American elements, funk and her deep roots in Appalachian folk and Peidmont blues. Be inspired by photographer Phyllis Galembo’s stories about the Caribbean and Africa, and Nicole Valentine’s powerfully creative and entrepreneurial ventures.  

Come to the Museum to network and learn about opportunities and women-run organizations in the Lehigh Valley, take a tour of our Women of Vision exhibit, have a professional headshot taken by an up and coming female photographer and be inspired by one of our diverse and innovative speakers. Admission is free with registration. 

The “Woman to Woman” symposium begins at 11:15am with opening remarks and tours of the Women of Vision photography exhibit. 

  • 11:30pm: Bradbury Sullivan Center’s Liz Bradbury and Kim Ketterer talk about the LGBT programs and support services their organization provides and their roles as activists in the LGBT community.  
  • 12 noon: Lawyer and entrepreneur Nicole Valentine will speak about her business savvy and her app, Winly.  
  • 12:30pm: Photographer and professor Phyllis Galembo speaks about her work examining traditions and cultures of the Caribbean and Africa.  
  • 1:00pm: Guided tours of Women of Vision exhibit  
  • 2:00pm: Musician and performer Martha Redbone will entertain with her blend of Native American and funk elements 
  • 2:30pm: Symposium women gather for a panel discussion led by Museum public engagement manager Dianne Smith.

The Allentown Art Museum is open Wednesday-Saturday 11am-4pm, on Sundays from noon-4pm and until 8pm on the third Thursday of each month. Museum admission and programs are always free on Sundays.

For more information about the Allentown Art Museum events, programs, the Museum Shop and the Café, check our website or Facebook or follow us on Twitter. If you have a question about our programming email us at askus@allentownartmuseum.org .

 

 
Information and image provided to TVL by:
Angela Zanelli
VP Development and Communications
Allentown Art Museum