Women’s History Month was celebrated at the National Wetlands Research Center with a gallery of art by area women artists.  The theme was “Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet: Art Goes Green.” Artworks ranged from the traditional to pieces made with recycled and sustainable materials, with seventy-one artists participating.  

An opening reception was held on Monday, March 16, which was well attended by artists, their families and the general public.  The gallery was open March 16-20, with over 150 people viewing the artwork. 

For additional information, contact Debbie Norling at 337-266-8654 or norlingd@usgs.gov.

Official Press Release

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2009 Women's History Month Celebration	Opening Reception	2009 Women's History Month Celebration
Lindsey Barrow	Madeleine Tate "Untitled"	Elzia Rena Broussard "Night Landscape"
Vicki Boudreaux "Lost Creatures of the Gulf"	2009 Women's History Month Celebration