Left of Center Art Gallery 2207 W. Gowan Road | North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: PAULA FRANCIS
Topic: Recognizing barriers that have been dismantled and what actions are being taken to eradicate the obstacles now and for the future. This was a collaborative project initiated by women to inform the public of projects, events and visions currently being implemented.
Several other women of vision spoke for two minutes each about their experience in breaking barriers, and describing recent programs and their vision in effecting positive change for girls and women. All women submitted a one page commentary relative to the topic and these pages were posted on a community board at the event.
Discussion and strategies for media distribution and other sessions in the state will be facilitated by Paula Francis.
Contact Marlene Adrian at adrianmjlv@gmail.com or 702.655.2146, to send additional commentaries and for more information about future Bursting Boundaries events.
Additionally, a women’s quilt exhibit and other items from the Nevada Women’s Legacy Project, previously shown only at Carson City and Elko in 2015, were on display.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn about the journey women in Nevada have made from the early years of Nevada, through the women’s movement era, women’s current connection and looking to the future influence of women in Nevada. This event will include influential women from all over Nevada who are passionate about the power of women working together. Mark your calendar for these dynamic discussion events and actively participate in the discussion while connecting with other Nevada women.
RSVP online with buttons below or Cynthia Cicero, Project Director | ccicero3@gmail.com | If emailing your RSVP, please note which dates you will be attending.
From Margins to Mainstream April 25, 2015 | 10am-12pm | Location-Nevada State Museum at Springs Preserve
Discussion of how women made early Nevada a sustainable community through beautification, sanitation, and setting community standards. Women made their voices heard in most policy and civic decisions.
Moderator:
Kim Russell-Humanities Touring Artist, Author, Arts Integration Specialist
Speakers:
Patricia D. Cafferata, Esq.-First woman elected to a state office, Treasurer, Author
Cynthia Cicero-Historian
Ida M. Gaines-Community Activist and Leader in women’s organizations, especially in West Las Vegas
Making Progress through Movements May 9, 2015 | 10am-12pm | Location-Nevada State Museum at Springs Preserve
Discussion of post World War II to present. Women were involved in the civil rights, social and community services, and the women’s movement. More women ran for partisan office and became directly involved in creating laws and policy.
Moderator:
Dawn Gibbons-Former First Lady of Nevada, Entrepreneur, Communications Specialist and Advocated for Important Causes
Speakers:
Mary Stewart, PhD-Director, School of Social Research and Justice Studies University of Nevada/Reno, Author, Documentarian
Rozita Lee-Appointed by President Barrack Obama to his Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Hon. Karen Bennett-Haron-First African American Female ever appointed State's Justice System
Ruby Duncan-Welfare Rights Activist, Nevada Welfare Rights Organization Founder, Founded Operation Life
Standing on Their Shoulders May 30, 2015 | 10am-12pm | Location-Nevada State Museum at Springs Preserve
Discussion of women’s connections today and how they might function now and in the future.
Opening Remarks:
Honorable Dina Titus, U.S. Representative NV-01
Moderator:
Claytee White-Director, Oral History Research Center, University of Nevada/Las Vegas
Speakers:
Fawn Douglas-Las Vegas Paiute Tribe Arts & Recreation Facilitator
Erin Bilbray-Founded Emerge Nevada, Non-Profit Founder, Community Leader
Rikki Cheese-ABC Channel 13 Anchor, Las Vegas Native, Active Non-profit Supporter
Nevada Women’s Legacy Community Art Quilt with Women You Select
SEND NOW – Working Deadline January 15, 2015
Give the gift of legacy to the Nevada women who influenced your life. Click here to access the form, and all you have to do is complete and return it to Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. The Nevada women you nominate will be included in this statewide community art quilt project. The initial exhibition will be displayed from March 16 through April 1, 2015 at the Nevada Legislature on the second floor of the Senate Building, in the Atrium, as part of the Nevada Women’s Legacy exhibition. We intend to offer this continuing project to other exhibition sites in the years to come.
Three different ways you can submit the Nevada Women’s Legacy Community Art Quilt form:
Fill out the PDF form and email to adrianmjlv@gmail.com Print a copy of the form and fill it out then scan it to email to adrianmjlv@gmail.com Print a copy of the form, fill it out and mail it to: Marlene Adrian, 7920 Aviano Pines Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89129, no later than January 12, 2015 to meet the January 15th deadline
DUPLICATE FOR AS MANY WOMEN AS YOU WISH
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Marlene Adrian at 702.655.2146 or email adrianmjlv@gmail.com. Thank you for your participation in this project.
If you would like to support this and other exciting projects that supports our mission to give visibility to women & create a woman-appreciated future, click here for a convenient way to donate.
Thank you to those who submitted a nomination for the Nevada Women’s Legacy Community Quilt that was brought to you by Women of Diversity Productions, Inc.
Together we created three impressive quilts that included women from all over Nevada. The initial exhibition is on display which started on March 16 and will run through April 1, 2015 at the Nevada Legislature on the second floor of the Senate Building, in the Atrium, as part of the Nevada Women’s Legacy exhibition. We intend to offer this continuing project to other exhibition sites in the years to come.
Click here for see photos of the exhibition and images of these quilts.
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Marlene Adrian at 702.655.2146 or email adrianmjlv@gmail.com. Thank you for your participation in this project.
If you would like to support this and other exciting projects that supports our mission to give visibility to women & create a woman-appreciated future, click here for a convenient way to donate.
For more information contact: Marlene Adrian, 702.655.2146 or adrianmjlv@gmail.com
Enjoy light refreshments and if you have a book get it signed by some of the woman highlighted in the book. We look forward to seeing you at the celebration and if you would like to make a donation to get your complimentary copy of the Nevada Women's Legacy book, click here for convenient online donation information.
Please invite other woman to help us celebrate all women of Nevada on January 10, 2015. Click here to copy an image to email, post on your social media channels, or even post on your website to spread the word. If you need anything else regarding the graphics or if you would like an image resized for something specific, please contact Christina Eclips, LeZot Media at info@lezotmedia.com or 702.301.0547.
Press Release 12/31/14 — Click here to read the latest press release sent out by Women of Diversity Productions, Inc.
NEVADA WOMEN'S LEGACY -150 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Book Launch Celebration in Nye County The Nevada Women's Legacy book project from Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. to recognize and celebrate the roles and lives of Nevada women during the 150th anniversary of Nevada's statehood. More than twenty Nye County Women of Distinction were recognized and contributed to this project
Our luncheon special guest speaker will be Dema Guinn, First Lady of Nevada 1999-2006; she will share with you snippets of her life in Nevada. In addition, there will be photo and book signing opportunities. Click here for details.This is a project from Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. to recognize and celebrate the roles and lives of Nevada women during the 150th anniversary of Nevada's statehood. More than twenty Nye County Women of Distinction were recognized and contributed to this project.
Our luncheon special guest speaker will be Dema Guinn, First Lady of Nevada 1999-2006; she will share with you snippets of her life in Nevada. In addition, there will be photo and book signing opportunities. Click here for details.
Book Launch Celebrations in Dayton – March 22 & Elko – April 25 The Nevada Women's Legacy book project from Women of Diversity Productions, Inc. to recognize and celebrate the roles and lives of Nevada women during the 150th anniversary of Nevada's statehood.
For more information contact: Marlene Adrian, 702.655.2146 or adrianmjlv@gmail.com
March 22, 2015, Dayton Museum 1-4
This will be an informal drop-in event to allow visitors to meet the ladies, chat, etc. We invite you to attend, staying as long as you like. This will also give folks a chance to see the book, Nevada Women's Legacy, 150 Years of Excellence," a tribute to women who have difference in Nevada. The flyer for the event is attached. Light refreshments will be served. Please feel free to invite friends, family, and anyone else who would like to attend. This the first of our museum season of our monthly Fourth Sunday Open Houses at the museum, hosted by Vicki Kinney of HSDV. We have chosen this date to honor them since March is Women's History Month.
Nevada Women's Legacy Book Celebration – Elko Local women will be signing copies of "Nevada Women's Legacy — 150 Years of Excellence". Come celebration women of Nevada and meet influential women who were highlighted in the Nevada Women's Legacy book.
