Most people know that February is Black History Month, and some people are even aware that September is National Hispanic Heritage Month; however, few people are familiar with the fact that March is National Women’s History Month, and has been since 1981.

Well, sort of.  See, way back in 1981, the United States Congress passed a decree that set up a National Women’s History WEEK, which was to be honored in the month of March.  It did not actually become National Women’s History MONTH until six years later.

Why is there such a thing as a National Women’s Histoy Month?  Groups, such as National Women’s History Project founded in 1980, acknowledge and celebrate women’s contributions to the country; these contributions are mostly seen both historically (think Betsy Ross and the American Flag) and culturally (passing down family recipes and traditions, etc).

National Women’s History Project chose a theme for this year’s celebration- “Women’s Art: Women’s Vision.”  They felt that women’s art has been a key element in the history of which women have provided our country.  Art typically tells a story, as does history; combined with something like women’s history, art tells a powerful story.

Art can be empowering, liberating, and generally enjoyable.  It can be interpretive, meaningful, fun, crazy, serious, emotional, or whatever else you want it to be.  Women like Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe, and Elizabeth “Tex” Williams made HUGE impacts in the art world.  Why not keep the tradition and impact rolling?  

Women of Lake State, get out some finger paints, oil pastels, chalk, cameras, or even good old Crayolas and create some art! Celebrate the history  women before you have created.  Get out there and create more history!  It is up to you to make sure the achievements of women past, present, and future are not forgotten.

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