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Vagina Chronicles Podcast: “Until It’s Just About The Art”: An Interview with Janice Sands
In this exciting episode of Vagina Chronicles Podcast, we are thrilled to share an incredible opportunity with our listeners who are (or are aspiring to be) professional female artists and writers. We interviewed the Executive Director, Janice Sands, of a 120 year-old nonprofit that intends to facilitate some pretty incredible opportunities for female artists “until…
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Curator Spotlight: Carey Salerno, executive editor of Alice James Books
Why the Definition of “Good Writing” Needs a Transformation Carey Salerno, Executive Editor of Alice James Books and a Literary Arts Curator supporting the launch of Pen and Brush’s new programming, shares what she has learned throughout her career in publishing and her experience as a poet and a writer. Read on for both installments of our conversation,…
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Curator Spotlight: Kate Angus, founding editor of Augury Books
It’s my pleasure to share a conversation I recently had with Kate Angus, who is a founding editor of Augury Books, as well as the Creative Writing Advisory Board Member for The Mayapple Center for Arts and Humanities and a teacher at the Gotham Writers’ Workshop in New York. Kate has joined Pen and Brush…
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Curator Spotlight: Joni Evans, Founding Member and CEO of wowOwow.com
Joni Evans has been in the publishing industry for over four decades, representing bestselling authors during her time at the William Morris Agency and serving as President and Publisher of Simon & Schuster and Publisher at Random House. Today, she is a co-creator of wowOwow.com (The Women on the Web), a website for and about…
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Curator Spotlight: Rick Kinsel, Executive Director of the Vilcek Foundation
Rick Kinsel, Executive Director of the Vilcek Foundation, has over twenty years of experience in the art world and happens to be among the distinguished first group of Visual Arts Curators supporting the launch of Pen and Brush’s new programming. His work in both the for-profit and not-for profit sectors includes time at The Metropolitan…
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3 Things That Young Women Need to Remember About Feminism
For many women today — especially millennials — “feminism” conjures thoughts of bra-burning and man-hating, leading many to shy away from calling themselves feminists. Misleading lists and #WomenAgainstFeminism have not done much to clarify the issue. What’s more, young women are pointing to the highly visible success of the usual suspects like Sheryl Sandberg, Marissa…
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Pen and Brush: Supporting Women and the Arts
I recently talked with Janice Sands, Executive Director of Pen and Brush, a NYC non-profit that supports the work of women artists. I spoke at length to her about the mission of Pen and Brush and its 120 year history. A new website promoting the organization, the work that it does, and the artists it supports has…
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When it Comes to Leveling the Playing Field for Women Writers, VIDA Reminds us, Women are Not Alone
With the pervasiveness of gender inequality in nearly every arena, it’s heartening to know that there are passionate individuals and organizations out there working hard to affect change. Nonprofit groups like VIDA: Women in Literary Arts are leading the charge, effectively “calling out” those in positions of power to give opportunities to talented women. I recently had…
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Women Artists Who Broke the Mold
As March – Women’s History Month – comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on those women artists in the past who have paved the way for women artists today, challenging fiercely held stereotypes and creating great art. As part of an organization that is helping female artists to gain greater access to the…
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Pen and Brush arts group changes formula
This month, Pen and Brush, a nonprofit that showcases work by female artists and writers, is celebrating its 120th anniversary by breaking with its past. The organization, which tries to further women’s careers by introducing their work to the public, gallery owners and curators, is changing its selection process as well as how and where…
