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Join us for the FEMeeting: Women in Art, Science, and Technology 2024 Public Programming! This international event will showcase cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in the arts and sciences, featuring engaging presentations and discussions. Attend world-class lectures, view exceptional artworks, enjoy captivating performances, and experience thought-provoking film screenings in downtown Windsor June 23rd-28th 2024.
Host Partners: Dr. Jennifer Willet, INCUBATOR Art Lab, SoCA, UWindsor Mireille Bourgeois, IOTA Institute, Halifax, NS Marta de Menezes, Ectopia Experimental Art Laboratory, and Cultivamos Cultura Portugal Dr. Dalila Honorato, Ionian University, Greece
FEMeeting Event Schedule:
Sunday June 23 4:30-6:30 Capitol Theatre, Plenary Event
Join us on Sunday, June 23, at the Capitol Theatre for a FEMeeting Plenary Event from 4:30 to 6:30. FEMeeting: Women in Art Science and Technology 2024 is an international conference presenting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research across the arts and sciences while advancing the role of women in art, science and technology. The Plenary will feature three outstanding speakers: Nina Czegledy, an independent artist and curator; Dr. Catherine Febria, a Canada Research Chair, Associate Professor and Director of the Healthy Head Waters Lab at the University of Windsor; and Dr Zainub Vergee,C.M., the Executive Director of the Ontario Association of Art Galleries.
Host Partners: Dr. Jennifer Willet, INCUBATOR Art Lab, SoCA, UWindsor Mireille Bourgeois, IOTA Institute, Halifax, NS Marta de Menezes, Ectopia Experimental Art Laboratory, and Cultivamos Cultura Portugal Dr. Dalila Honorato, Ionian University, Greece
EVENT LIST:
Sunday June 23 4:30-6:30 Capitol Theatre, Plenary Event
Join us on Sunday, June 23, at the Capitol Theatre for a FEMeeting Plenary Event from 4:30 to 6:30. FEMeeting: Women in Art Science and Technology 2024 is an international conference presenting cutting-edge interdisciplinary research across the arts and sciences while advancing the role of women in art, science and technology. The Plenary will feature three outstanding speakers: Nina Czegledy, an independent artist and curator; Dr. Catherine Febria, a Canada Research Chair, Associate Professor and Director of the Healthy Head Waters Lab at the University of Windsor; and Dr Zainub Vergee,C.M., the Executive Director of the Ontario Association of Art Galleries
Mon June 24 4:30-6:30 SoCA Gallery, Armouries Building, Exhibition Opening
Join us for the FEMeeting Exhibition Opening, ‘Elegy for a Cell’, curated by Mireille Bourgeois of IOTA Institute! The event will take place at the School of Creative Arts Gallery at 37 University Ave E on Monday, June 24. The event is open to the public and will feature light snacks and a cash bar.
Artists:
Jude Abu Zaineh, Sarah Bachinger, KS Brewer, Catherine Heard, Marne Lucas, Kathleen McDermott (Collaborator: Ash Tiwari), and Stephanie Rothenberg.
Wed June 26 5:00-6:30 Multimedia Studio, Alan Wilderman Building, Video Screening
Join us for the FEMeeting Video Screening Event, ‘Tendrils,’ curated by Mireille Bourgeois of IOTA Institute! The event will occur in the Multimedia Studio, Alan Wilderman Building, located at 360 Freedom Way, Windsor, ON, on Wednesday, June 26, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. It is open to the public, but seating is limited, so registration is required.
Artists:
Jacklyn Brickman (collaborators: Kelsey Paschich, Kevin Abbott), Cris Kosti, Julie Paama-Pengelly, Zorica Markovich, Domenica Mediati, Iryna Vorona, and Tal Yizrael (Collaborator: Sharona Florsheirm)
June 28 7:30-9:30 Capitol Theatre, Plenary and Performance Night
Join us on Friday, June 28, from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm at the Capitol Theatre’s FEMS and GEMS’ plenary roundtable discussion variety and drag show curated by Jennifer Willet and Cole Fortier. This fun and irreverent event will be hosted by the Gentleman Scientist & Epoxy the drag queen – and serve as the final FEMeeting wrap-up party, including Q&A with FEMeeting luminaries, live music, drag performers, spoken word poetry, and a sing-along!