WomanUp :: Talk Back is a collaborative art installation that seeks to serve as a conversation starter about topics that are important to women in the creative community. Community members contribute their thoughts and ideas on the topic in a visual way — by adding to the physical canvas. Pieces and parts are added to the story and, over time, allow us to explore, experience and discuss issues through the art that is created.

Our proposed topic for CDW is “Misrepresentation.” Our goals is to explore the construction of various female archetypes in popular media/culture and how these contribute to the overall understanding of the role of women in modern society. Particularly, we seek to discuss:
What responsibility do creatives have in representing the role of women in society? Are current media representations accurate? Are they genuine and authentic? What happens when business agendas clash with what’s “right”?

While the goal of Talk Back is largely centered around the expression of ideas and conversation, we hope that the conversation leads beyond awareness and becomes a springboard for concrete actions that can help us alter the course for womenkind as whole.

Ticket Price:
AIGA Member - FREE
AIGA Student Member - FREE
Non-Member - $5

Location:
This event will take place in the 2nd Floor Conference room of the Rookwood Exchange Building. When you arrive, please take the stairs/elevator to the 2nd floor and you will see signage directing you to the event space. 

Parking:
Please park across the street at the Rookwood Commons Shopping Center. There is a public garage and open lots available within a short walk of the Rookwood Exchange building.

We ask that attendees not park within the Rookwood Exchange attached garage as those spots are reserved for individuals who work within the building.