Show opening on International Women's Day

Location: Grand Forks Arts Center operated by Arts for Vets
215 N 3rd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203

Opening Reception: March 8, 5:00-7:30
Show Run Dates: March 8 to March 31, 2024


ERA NOW (Equal Rights Association), Arts for Vets, and the Women's Fund (a component fund of the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Region) will be hosting a show in honor of International Women's Day (IWD). 

The 2024 IWD theme is "Inspire Inclusion" and artists are invited to consider information provided by IWD as they submit works for this show: 

When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion in all sectors of society, family, business and culture, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are inspired to be included, there's a sense of belonging, relevance, empowerment, and conscious acknowledgement of all the contributions women give to make the world a better place.

When women aren't present, we must ask: "If not, why not?"

When women are discriminated against, we must call out poor practice.

When the treatment of women is not equitable, we must take action.

When women's contributions are not acknowledged and celebrated we must create opportunities to do so. 

And we must do this each time, every time.

To truly include women means to openly embrace their diversity of race, age, ability, faith, body image, and how they identify. Worldwide, women must be included in all fields of endeavor.