Maria realized while gathering the art of the Open House that a powerful new them had emerged. She calls it “Women Rising,” and that reflects that a number of works, from made-in- India potholders to dolls that empower young women to “pussy hats” from the Women’s March to her own “Love Your Belly” potholders are about women and their march towards empowerment and equality.

I am proud of this new them for our Open House and even prouder to love a woman who has risen, and is rising all of the time. Come and see. This art is only for sale at the Open House, but any that is unsold will be offered online next week. Thanks much.