Opening Reception for "20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York"

Nearly 200 artists from Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties are included in the exhibition. Each of these artists carefully selected that one perfect piece to reflect their work, their thoughts and how the Western New York region has influenced their art.

This community-driven exhibition has been inspired by the museum’s 2018 Meet Me at the CAM film and lecture series which focused, in part, on the under-representation of women’s contributions to the visual arts. Responding to this well-documented history of inequity, 20/20 Vision will let the public experience the artists’ work without the barrier of the exclusionary jurying process. A series of educational programs and special events will be presented throughout the exhibition’s installation.

186 artists from Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara counties are included in the exhibition. Each of these artists carefully selected that one perfect piece to reflect their work, their thoughts and how the Western New York region has influenced their art.

For more information, contact Michael Beam, Curator of Exhibitions and Special Projects at 716-286-8286.