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About the Women’s Committee

The Women’s Committee supports the Cincinnati Art Museum by offering informative programs for members, exploring art around Cincinnati, promoting participation in museum activities, and raising funds. Since its inception in 1973, the Women’s Committee has financially assisted with art purchases, exhibitions, and other museum needs.

Join the Women’s Committee Register for a Program

The annual Membership includes monthly luncheons and meetings to hear various experts discuss current exhibitions, some aspect of the museum’s collection, or taking an off-site tour to a collection of interest. 

Luncheons take place on the fourth Monday of each month from September through April.

Officers

  • Chair: April Davidow
  • Vice Chair: Sia Ruppert

 

Member-at-Large

  • Carol Reubel
  • Sue Showers

 

Board Members

  • Anne Chasser
  • Theresa Finocchiaro Liguzinski
  • Lisa Massa
  • Evelyn Banzhaf McCord
  • Ann Nickolas
  • Mary Ran
  • Susan Schertzer
  • Rosemary Schlachter
  • Cherie Silverstein
  • Elizabeth Tinklenberg
  • Heidi Toelke
  • Nancy Virgulak
  • Mary Ann Weiss
  • Kathleen Wilkins

 

Annual Dues

$50

For more information, please contact the Philanthropy Office at [email protected] or 513-639-2865.

 

2024-2025 Programs

Program Lineup

  • 10:30 a.m., Coffee social
  • 11 a.m., Program with speaker
  • 12 p.m., Lunch in Terrace Café
  • 12–2 p.m., Exhibition Open to View

 

Monday, September 23

Kick off the season with Cynthia Amnéus, Cincinnati Art Museum Chief Curator and Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles, as she discusses the role that fashion and designer brands play in contemporary art. Afterwards, we welcome you to explore CAM’s latest special exhibition, The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century.

 

Monday, October 21

Dr. Nathaniel Stein, Curator of Photography, will join us to speak about the groundbreaking exhibition, Discovering Ansel Adams. Please note that this program will take place on the third Monday of October.

 

Monday, November 18

The 2024 Holiday Market Luncheon is sold out. Please contact Kayla Neff at 513-639-2865 with any questions. 

We kindly welcome all to our annual Holiday Market: Sowell of the Holidays! Beginning at 10 a.m., stroll the hallways for the perfect gift for yourself or others! At 11:30 a.m. we will be treated to a very special performance by the CSO Poptet, followed by a festive luncheon in the Great Hall of the museum.

 

Monday, January 27

Joined by Curator of Prints, Kristin Spangenberg, we will take a closer look at George Bellows: American Life in Print. Following this fascinating presentation we will enjoy a  cozy lunch in the Terrace Café.

 

Monday, February 24

Join us as we hear from Dr. Ainsley Cameron, Curator of South Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities, as she speaks on Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior, a career-spanning look at the Pakistani-American internationally renowned artist.

 

Monday, March 24

Learn more about CAM’s impact through a panel discussion with key members of our Learning & Interpretation department. We will hear about the numerous programs for schools, families, and our community, as well as how we continually grow to be a more accessible museum to all. You will not want to miss this educational and engaging program!

 

Monday, April 28

Field trip! We will be meeting at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center to explore their new home, and learn more about their many community programs for art enthusiasts of all ages. Following this program we encourage you to enjoy lunch at one of many local establishments, as lunch will not be included in this month’s program.

 

Monday, May 19

Join us on Monday, May 19, 2025 for an afternoon with Amy Dehan, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, as she speaks about the museum’s latest special exhibition, Cycle Thru! The Art of the Bike.

Register for the May program

 

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