Exhibition of work by 20 emerging and mid-career women artists marks Women's History Month at Avisca Fine Art Gallery

Marietta, GA (March 8, 2010) – "A Woman's Work", an exhibition of fine art in a variety of media by 20 emerging and mid-career women artists opens at Avisca Fine Art Gallery in Marietta on March 19, 2010 and will run until April 9, 2010. The exhibition, organized in honor of Women's History Month, opens with a reception on Friday, March 19 at 6:00 PM. In conjunction with the exhibition, the gallery will host an informal artist talk with some of the participating artists on Saturday, March 20 at 3 pm. All events are free and open to the public.

The exhibition will present a survey of work that explore the response of this group of artists to contemporary issues and, in looking at who they are and how they think about their work, aims to focus attention on the strengths of women artists and their art-making.

Avisca Fine Art Gallery is an alternative gallery space in downtown Marietta that focuses on work by emerging and mid-career African-American, Caribbean and Latin American artists. By sponsoring regular art exhibitions and educational programs that include gallery talks and screenings, the gallery seeks to contribute to the cultural enrichment of the Marietta community and the Greater Atlanta area.

Exhibition Dates: March 19 – April 9, 2010

Opening Reception: Friday, March 19, 6:00 pm – 10:00pm (Free/open to the public)

Venue:
Avisca Fine Art Gallery
507 Roswell Street
Marietta, GA 30060
770.977.2732

Gallery Hours:
Thursday – Saturday 12 pm – 6 pm and by Appointment

Contact: Byrma Braham
Tel.: 770.977.2732
E-mail: contact@aviscafineart.com
www.aviscafineart.com