Using Art as Platform for Women’s Issues Discussion

There was a panel discussion today at the “Uncovered What She Hides” exhibit at 1 Main St. organized by Staples High School students. Darcy Hicks (3rd r) said the purpose was “to bring together different generations of Westporters, men and women, to have a meaningful and intimate conversation about women’s issues using art as a platform.” Pictured (l-r) artists Melissa Newman, Julie Gannon, Chloe Blythe,Tammy Winser, Liz Leggett, Darcy Hicks, Sarah Koskoff, and Barbara Ringer. Organizers described the exhibit as “a platform for women artists in Westport to bring forth works that frequently remain hidden: creative responses and expressions that we all too often keep at bay.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com