_gaia's mission remains as a collective of women, for women, for the making of textiles, clothing, printmaking, painting, architecture, music, film, photography, science, the performing arts, writing, environmental, social and political activism: all things which color the lives of the women involved.
_gaia is active in the visual arts space. We run and sponsor shows, events, and residencies for our sisters to come and work on their art. We are always brewing up something new and looking for new ideas. Contact us if you are interested in participating or have an idea you would like to explore with _gaia.
_gaia is active in the performance space. We run and sponsor shows, events, and residencies for our sisters to come and work on their acting and voice. We are always brewing up something new and looking for new ideas. Contact us if you are interested in participating or have an idea you would like to explore with _gaia.
Activism was the fire that gave birth to _gaia. We continue in that tradition by supporting and promoting socially conscious movement and agendas that are important to our members. We are active in demonstrations and events that help bring issues of importance to light. _gaia's main issues include but are not limited too: stop violence against women, human rights, reproductive rights and promotion.
_gaia loves to meet new people and make new friends. We have many opportunities for you to join _gaia in our mission to provide a space for women in the arts. Come play with us through our internships and volunteer programs. You will learn, work and have fun while opening up a whole new world. If you don't have the time but got the dough, please consider a donation to _gaia. We appreciate you and love you!
_gaia loves you and we are fortunate to have those who love and support us. There are those who support us with their time and expertise to make so many of our programs happen and continue on in the future. The partners who are generous with their space and businesses to help us make so many events happen. Of course, like anyone else we love our fans who come to our events and workshops.
Workshop for Female Nonprofit Leaders and Facilitators at _gaia June 21
Register soon as space is limited!
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visual arts events
Threads
Threads
Wearable Art Fashion Show
at the Jersey City Museum
350 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ
Sunday, February 24th, 2008 1pm
Artist talk 1pm Runway show 2pm
Reception immediately following
Threads: Wearable Art Fashion Show is presented by _gaia in conjunction with Jersey City Museum. The show will be presented at the Jersey City Museum on Sunday, February 24th, 2008. The event, which is free and open to the public, will highlight the work of 20 artists and designers who are combining non-traditional materials and/or technology to create wearable designs.
Artists/designers: LoVid, Christina Mancuso, Johana Moscoso, Jenny Chowdhury, Julie Blanciak, Kate Hartman, Juliana Cope, Gwen Charles, Pollie Barden, Geraldine Juarez, Norene Leddy, Gailene McGhee St.Amand, Zawadi, Giana Gonzalez, Sonali Sridhar, Danielle Fotopoulos, Stephanie Tichenor, James Tichenor and Amanda Mayoff.
An artist talk at 1pm will feature Despina Papadopoulos, an interactive designer and director of Studio 5050 (5050ltd.com) and Nora Abousteit and Benedikta von Karaisl, the founders of BurdaStyle.com.
P.S.1 WACK! Open Studio Tour
P.S.1 WACK! Open Studio Tour
Monday February 18, 2008 2 - 6 pm
_gaia presents an Interactive Map and Video Project in collaboration with P.S.1, Mary Beth Edelson and Donna Kessinger
The presentation of WACK! at P.S.1 offers a timely opportunity to tour the studios of some of the featured artists. View 70s and current work while gaining a deeper understanding of the depth of production of these artists within their own environment.