”Jenny Holzer’s artistic practice draws on the creative power of the written word. Incorporating strategies of mass communication to address the politics of public space, she uses language as her medium. Hers is a vital and incisive voice, and her work, whether on posters, electronic signs, stone benches, or paintings, explores pressing issues of our time, from climate justice to women’s rights, from political corruption to the violence of war.”
—Exhibition placard, Guggenheim Museum,
for Jenny Holzer: Light Line
DEADLINE MONDAY!
Your Voice is Vital
Your words matter. Submit now for the anthology.
Every year, we take the time to document the words and art of the women of Jacksonville as a kind of time capsule for what matters, now. The point is, we DO matter. Our words, our ideas, our stories, our efforts—they DO make a difference in this world. They inspire, they change, they generate greater empathy and compassion between strangers.
So we do hope you’ll submit your work—art or words—by midnight on Monday, July 15. Our team of editors, including managing editor Jordy Bowen (who suggested I go to the exhibit at the Guggenheim), look forward to reading each entry and learning from your insights. We think the rest of the world will, too.
Fall Classes Now Posted
And while you’re at it, check out our full line-up of classes scheduled for this fall. There’s something for everyone, so we do hope to see you. Class sizes are limited, so register soon!
Register HERE or follow the links below.
Cheers,
Jennifer Wolfe
Executive Director,
Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville
p.s. more pics from the exhibit, below!
ANTHOLOGY
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
All writers who have participated in our writing circles are eligible to submit. Artists who have been in our shows, or, by invitation, or by inquiry, may submit. Details HERE.
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO LATELY
Exploring the Museums of New York
Every year I make a pilgrimage to NYC to not only see my family but also to gather inspiration for our work in Jacksonville. This week I’ve so enjoyed the Guggenheim per Jordy’s suggestion; a nearby woman-owned gallery called Salon 94 that my daughter recommended; and the Museum of Modern Art to see the Käthe Kollwitz exhibit, as recommended by Hope McMath. The artists I liked best were intentional, thoughtful, and quietly provocative with their work, simply bringing to our attention the way they see the world. I urge you to learn more about their work. Like yours, it matters.—JW
KATHE KOLLWITZ
JENNY HOLZER
SALON 94
UPCOMING CLASSES : SPACES AND PLACES
The Last Word
About Jenny Holzer
“For more than forty years, Jenny Holzer has presented her astringent ideas, arguments, joys, and sorrows in public places and international exhibitions…. Her medium—whether a T-shirt, plaque, electronic sign, or stone bench—is writing, and the public dimension is integral to her work. Starting in the 1970s with her New York City street posters and continuing through her recent light projections on landscapes and architecture, her practice has rivaled ignorance and violence with humor, kindness, and courage. ”—The Guggenheim