The St. Louis Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Arts presents the biennial Contemporary Women Artist Exhibition XIV at Mad Art Gallery. Nationally known artist, Judy Onofrio juried this year's international competition and exhibition which runs from September 7 to 29. From over 200 submissions and 4 site-specific installation proposals, Onofrio chose 55 pieces and 3 installations for the exhibition, "Because I believe that risk taking is essential to the growth of an artist, I found myself drawn to work that seemed to be on the brink of a significant breakthrough or discovery. The work reflected in this exhibition dealt not only with feminist issues but more personal and universal ones as well." Onofrio is a self-taught artist whose "artistic interests have ranged from the formal to the naïve to the outrageous." Her work can be seen internationally. "Aside from the extravagance of color, surface ornamentation, and ever-present sense of humor, each work tells a story of utopian wishes and dreams, a saga of seduction, duality and temptation." You can learn more about Judy Onofrio by visiting her website. In addition to jurying the exhibition, Onofrio will present a lecture on her work on Thursday, September 6 at the Regional Arts Commission and will conduct a gallery talk at Mad Art the day of the exhibit's Opening Reception, Friday, September 7. The St. Louis Chapter Women's Caucus for Art is a local chapter of the National Women's Caucus for Art. The Women's Caucus for Art was founded in 1972 in connection with the College Art Association (CAA). It is a national organization unique in its multi-disciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators, museum professionals and galleries in the visual arts. The role of WCA is to serve as an intersection for both market and historical forces with its emphasis being on women working in the visual arts professions today. WCA is a national network that is involved in research, exhibitions, conferences, and honor awards for achievement. For over 30 years, STL-WCA has been active in the local and national art community. WCA's mission is to support and encourage the growth and development of women in the Arts through advocacy, recognition, education and inclusion. Membership in the WCA is open to all. For more information please visit http://www. wca-stl.org or contact Janice Nesser, STL-WCA, President and Vice-President, Midwest Region, WCA at (314) 741-3772. Contemporary Women Artist Exhibition XIV events schedule: Thursday, September 6, at 6:30 p.m. a lecture by Judy Onofrio at Regional Arts Commission sponsored by WCA-STL and Craft Alliance. Friday, September 7-29 Contemporary Women Artist Exhibition XIV at Mad Art Gallery. Friday September 7, 6:00 p.m. a gallery talk by Judy Onofrio at Mad Art Gallery Friday September 7, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. opening reception and awards ceremony at Mad Art Gallery. Juried into the exhibition:
Melissa Bales, St. Louis, Missouri
Christy Kelly-Bentgen Dexter, Michigan
Charlotte Bynar Flagstaff, Arizona
Katherine Cannistra University City, Missouri
Susanne Clawson Silver Springs, Maryland
Heather Collins St. Louis, Missouri
Judy Cooperman Great Neck, New York
Clarion Ferrono Chicago, Illinois
MJ Goerke St. Louis, Missouri
Susan Harmon Richmond Hills, Georgia
Sharon Harper Springfield, Missouri
Heather Haymant Ballwin, Missouri
Hilary Hitchcock St. Louis, Missouri
Phyllis Hoffman Canterbury, New Hampshire
Dawn Hunter Columbia, South Carolina
Leslie Hume Chesterfield, Missouri
Christine Ilewski Alton, Illinois
Elka Kazmierczak Carbondale, Illinois
Allison Lacher Springfield, Illinois
Elaine Langerman Washington, D.C,
Debra Lott Louisville, Kentucky
Dyan McClimon-Miller Boston, Massachusetts
Darlene Mellein Van Nuys, California
Barbara Merlotti Glen Carbon, Illinois
Janice Nesser Florissant, Missouri
Pat Owoc St. Louis, Missouri
Margaret Parker Ann Arbor, Michigan
Corinne D. Peterson Chicago, Illinois
Victoria Goro Rapoport Kerney, Nebraska
Jane Rieso New Athens, Illinois
Amy Firestone Rosen St. Louis, Missouri
Naomi Runtz St. Louis, Missouri
Netta Sadovsky St. Louis, Missouri
Laurie Sheridan Brooklynn, New York
Teresa Wang St. Louis, Missouri
Kay Wood St. Louis, Missouri
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