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CAM Meets | Women Who Shaped the Arts

  • March 11, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

    7 Varsity Drive
    Niagara University, New York 14109
Ticket Price $5.72-$11.63 Register Now
Description

Women Who Shaped the Arts is a special Women's History Month program featuring a distinguished art historian and an accomplished local artist who provide diverse perspectives on women's enduring impact on the visual arts. Through richly illustrated presentations, intimate dialogue, and thoughtful discussion, participants will discover how women artists have navigated societal barriers, developed innovative techniques, challenged artistic conventions, and transformed the cultural landscape across centuries and mediums.

 The program examines both celebrated masters and lesser-known pioneers, connecting historical struggles and triumphs to contemporary creative practices while exploring themes of artistic legacy, institutional representation, gender and identity, mentorship networks, material experimentation, and the evolving role of women in shaping visual culture. Attendees will gain insight into how women artists have claimed space within and beyond traditional art world structures, forged new pathways for expression, and continue to redefine what art can be and who gets to make it.

 

About CAM Meets
CAM Meets is a captivating lecture and film series designed for intellectually-curious adults, offering opportunities to explore art history and art-making topics. Each session draws from a variety of themes that feature local artists, historians, or museum professionals who provide diverse perspectives on art, fostering an enriching environment for mature audiences.

Please contact Evan Wright  at evanwright@niagara.edu or call 716-286-8201 for questions or help registering.

Date & Time

Wed, Mar 11, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Venue Details

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

7 Varsity Drive
Niagara University, New York 14109 Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Castellani Art Museum

The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at the center of the Niagara University campus is dedicated to the enjoyment and educational potential of artistic creativity. As a major resource for the visual arts in Niagara County, the CAM's permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of mainly modern and contemporary art, and hosts a unique Folk Arts Program supporting traditional artists and community-based cultural traditions in the Buffalo-Niagara region. 

In keeping with Niagara University's Vincentian mission, the museum recognizes and serves the diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities of the Niagara region through the organization and presentation of exhibitions which honor and explore their artistic traditions and contemporary output. In addition to presenting diverse artistic expressions, the museum works in partnerships to explore and redefine the relationship between the museum and its constituencies.

As a university museum, the Castellani Art Museum serves the educational needs of the community,  by working with Niagara University faculty on integrative learning projects for college students and providing art education programs for area schools and cultural organizations. The museum staff works with educators to develop art-based learning programs that help to promote critical thinking.

Visit us online at https://castellaniartmuseum.org/


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