Guest Post by Tyler Adjunct Professor Carol Royer,  promoting an amazing professional development opportunity in collaboration with the Philadelphia Museum of Art!

In the second report published by The Freelands Foundation, evidence showed women artists continue to be under-represented in the art world. Women’s voices have been integral to the institution of art, but despite their continued engagement, many have faced challenges in showing, selling, and gaining recognition for their work.

For the first time, Tyler School of Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art are collaborating to focus on the significant contributions of women in the visual arts. This unique summer course, “Women Artists at Work: Rule Breakers and Makers”,  will utilize themes to explore art made by women and use this work as a jumping off point for the studio. Take inspiration from the work of modern and contemporary women artists in this week-long, pilot collaboration between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Tyler School of Art. Students will engage directly with works by artists including Georgia O’Keefe, Jean Shin, and Ursula von Rydingsvard in the Art Museum galleries, as well as the Fabric Workshop and Museum.

Structured looking, responding, and connecting led by Art Museum educators builds a foundation for intensive studio practice exploring a variety of materials and media.  Three days of focused studio time at Tyler exploring a variety of materials and media will allow course participants to engage their interests and better understand their own voice as a maker.

GOALS

• Learn more about a select group of modern and contemporary women artists in the museum galleries
• Develop new work inspired by modern and contemporary women artists
• Consider our art making practice through a conceptual and theme based process
• Challenge our biases, question our assumptions, and expand our repertoire and understanding of what art can be

OBJECTIVES

• Create new work in a focused studio setting alongside other artists
• Collaborate through learning and teaching in a small group
• Participate in art-making workshops
• Become reflective practitioners through direct experience, discussion, writing, and art-making