Gardens have always been a favorite subject for artists. Yet most of the works we are

familiar with are by men. Were women not painting them or sculpting them or

photographing them? Yes, they were. And this lecture will introduce the audience to

the intrepid “garden thirsty souls” who spent their lives in the shadows challenging the

male conceived notion that women could not be fine artists.

Using their words and images of their work reflected in paintings, glass art, ceramics,

needlework, fashion and sculpture, the audience will get to know the fascinating

personalities of these women, be introduced to the societal and economic challenges

they faced, and follow the circuitous routes they took to fulfill their passions for including

garden splendor in their art.

Register for this talk here.