FEMeeting 2023: Women in Art, Science, and Technology

An international assembly of 81 women from nine countries will meet in Taos, New Mexico, for the inaugural FEMeeting 2023, scheduled for July 24-28. This event aims to enhance international collaboration and knowledge-sharing among women in diverse fields, focusing on contributions to art, science, and technology. Public talks are set to follow on July 29 and 30 in both Taos and Santa Fe.

Event Overview

The gathering is organized by Portuguese bio-artist Marta de Menezes, currently a Fulbright Scholar at the University of New Mexico, alongside media scholar Dalila Honorato. Local artists Agnes Chavez and Andrea Polli are coordinating activities at the New Mexico venues. Attendees can look forward to a series of 70 closed-session presentations showcasing cutting-edge research and innovative projects.

Highlighted Activities

Several notable workshops and talks will be open to the public, offering a glimpse into the discussions and collaborations nurtured during the meeting:

• “Interactions with Living Leather”
  Date: July 28, 9 AM – 12 PM
  Venue: UNM-Taos HIVE
• “Seismic Learning”
  Date: July 28, 2 PM – 5 PM
  Venue: Northern New Mexico College, Taos
• FEMeeting Talk: “Women in Art, Science, and Technology”
  Date: July 29, 12 PM – 3 PM
  Venue: Harwood Museum of Art, Taos
• “Bioart and Gender in the Americas” – LASER Talk
  Date: July 30, 11 AM – 1 PM
  Venue: SITE Santa Fe, Santa Fe
• 3D Printing from Living Matter Workshop
  Led by Ukrainian bio-artist Darya Warner for summer camp attendees at Oo-oo-nah Art Center, Taos Pueblo.

Mission and Goals

The FEMeeting conference aims to cultivate direct collaboration among women-identifying individuals while fostering artistic and research innovation. It serves as a platform for disseminating global projects executed by women, ultimately contributing to the development of methodologies that bridge art and science. The event emphasizes inclusive participation, inviting all interested individuals, irrespective of gender, to engage in its topics.

Registration Information

Details for registrations are available for the public workshops and talks listed above. Interested participants can find links for registration on the official FEMeeting website.

Contacts

For inquiries regarding interviews, information about highlighted projects, and biographies, please contact:

• Agnes Chavez: 505.819.3905 | stemartslab@gmail.com
• Marta de Menezes: femeeting@cultivamoscultura.org