About This Event

Opening reception for art exhibit Knowing Her: Women’s Work & Leadership at CSU, 1925-2025, a community-driven project that amplifies the narratives of women and non-binary faculty and staff at CSU, exploring themes of leadership, mentorship, and workplace experiences. The exhibition reflects on CSU’s historical gaps and invisibilities to inspire contemporary conversations about gender equity and the future of workplace well-being.
 

This multimodal exhibition integrates art, narrative storytelling, and archival research, addressing two key questions:

• How might uncovering the historical absences of CSU women inspire discussions about contemporary campus climates for women and non-binary faculty and staff?
• How can creative processes represent these conversations and encourage the public to consider future pathways for equity through mentorship and leadership?

Through 2D and 3D artworks crafted from paper, wood, and fabric, the exhibition presents a powerful visual and textual dialogue drawn from archival research, faculty and staff surveys, student interviews, and collaborative writing and art-making sessions. Engaging profiles and narrative snapshots of CSU women will be featured throughout the space alongside multimedia artwork. A CSU Authors book display will highlight books and dissertations by women-identifying faculty and staff.

The exhibition is more than a display—it is an invitation to engage in dialogue about and contribute lived experience on gender equity and professional development in academia. There will also be an opportunity for visitors to recognize important contributions by CSU women on a “Celebrate CSU Women” wall. By showcasing the experiences of women and non-binary employees, Knowing Her encourages reflection on institutional history, present-day realities, and future opportunities for meaningful change

Questions?

Contact Silvia Minguzzi  at silvia.minguzzi@colostate.edu or visit the exhibit's calendar page.