Women in Politics Panel Discussion

Date: Feb 28, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM

In celebration of Evita and Arts Week, IU Auditorium hosts a panel discussion on the topic of Women in Politics. Panelists include: Jillian Kinzie, Chair of the City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women; Charlotte Zietlow, Economic Development Coordinator at Middle Way House Inc.; Susan Sandberg, Bloomington City Council President and Vice Chair of the Democratic Women's Caucus. Refreshments will be served. "Now is an excellent time to examine the challenges faced by women in leadership, especially women in politics. While we have made tremendous progress on many fronts, there are still barriers for women …I certainly look forward to this lively discussion!" --Susan Sandberg
More Contact Info: Jessica Baxter
Location: IU Auditorium Foyer
Cost: Free

Writing on the Wall: A Focus on Democracy

Date: Feb 21, 2008
Time: Noon - 4:00 PM

Exhibit - Politics and the Arts Signature Project February 19 - March 8 School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery (Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 4:00 PM)
More Contact Info: jlama@kiva.net
Other Info: Free
Location: Indiana University, School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery

Your Campaign Here" yard sign distribution in conjuction with "Writing on the Wall" discussion

Date: Feb 20, 2008
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Using the medium of yard signs as an alternative means of artistic expression, signs will be created that engage the ArtsWeek theme, “Politics & Art.” Your Art Here will select signs to be printed on biodegradable material and displayed throughout the city during ArtsWeek and the 2008 election period. Artwork selected for the project includes: "The Exponent: Sprawl" by Andrew Bucksbarg, "Keep Out All That I Fear" by Chiara Galimberti & Geoffrey Hing, and "Good Mustache" by Riva Jewell-Vitale.

Location: School of Fine Arts (SoFA) Gallery
Web site: http://yourarthere.org/projects/yourcampaignhere/index.php