COMMUNITY Indian, and colored women seeking work or traveling for any reason. On August 9, 1956, twenty thousand women from across the country marched to the union buildings in the capital city, Pretoria, to petition Prime Minister J.G. Strijdom on the issue. Such significant displays of women’s defiance are recognized annually through South Africa’s National Women’s Day.” Credits - The Art Institute in Chicago www.artic.edu We currently feature originals, prints, sculptures and framed artwork of numerous African American and Iowa artists in the gallery. To see some of the prior artists featured visit www. westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tgfuwdmiowa. Please follow us on Pinterest www.pinterest.com/ tgfuwdm and Twitter @tgfuwdm. About The Great Frame Up Founded in 1972, The Great Frame Up, Inc. is a custom picture framer, offering more than 1,000 custom frames, mat styles, ready to hang framed art and local artwork. The West Des Moines location of The Great Frame Up opened in 2005 and is located at 5515 Mills Civic Parkway in the West Glen and is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10–6pm; Thursday 10– 8pm & Saturday 10– 5pm. SAVE THE DATE: The Great Frame Up Features Local Artists! South African Women Unite - This is a very brightly colored poster with red background. The images of various women holding signs of resistance in an array of strong contrasting colors of black, yellow, green, white and blue. These primary colors and the powerful graphics make the words, “South African Women Unite Against Apartheid,” shout in unionism more effective and eye catching. Readers of the Urban Experience are encouraged to see these original works from visual, literary and performing South African artists internationally acclaimed and unknown. This compelling exhibit continues until September 2, 2019. This summer, make the Art Institute in Chicago a memorable family experience of this part of our international heritage and history. You won’t want to miss it! For more information- www.artic.edu Original Art & Wearable Art Exhibitor Irina — Thursday, July 11th 5–8pm Original Art – Kaly Mayfin – Thursday, August 1st 5–8pm thegreatframeup.com and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tgfuwdmiowa. Please follow us on Pinterest www.pinterest.com/tgfuwdm and Twitter @tgfuwdm.
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