The Women for Art Corporation celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a camaraderie activity in which all the members of the group participated. She was born on November 5, 2001 under the auspices of the University of Bío Bío and the support of the Municipality of Chillán and during these decades she has been characterized by her contribution to arts and culture in the region.
This is expressed by its vice president, Haydée Concha, who recalled part of this trajectory with La Discusión. “We have had happy moments and we have felt sadness for the death of four dear members; We have had difficulties, especially with a physical place to function, however, unity is strength and opportunities come to continue our work with enthusiasm and optimism in pursuit of a common goal, which is to perfect ourselves and contribute to improving our social environment, especially of women, contributing with our work both in culture and in art,” she says.
For this reason, in the commemoration of these 22 years there was a moment to remember those who have already left, the artists Magdalena Bocaz, María Teresa Caridi, Berta Dueñas and Graciela González. “It was a moment to stop along the way, look back and recognize those who gave life to our Corporation and also remember those who have passed away, leaving their memories in our hearts,” adds Haydée.
“During this period we have carried out numerous cultural artistic activities of the most diverse nature such as exhibitions of painting, sculpture, photography and various techniques, lyrical and piano concerts, poetic recitals, colloquiums, conferences, a corporate cultural magazine, tributes to outstanding female figures of the region, story contests for children, literary contests for women, declamation contests for older adults, as well as workshops for schoolchildren, for imprisoned women, population and community among many others,” adds the vice president of the Corporation.
During this time, they have managed to consolidate painting, weaving and crafts workshops, aimed at women heads of households and members of different neighborhood associations in the city. But one of the jobs that distinguishes them is the approach they have had with women deprived of liberty. “With the support of the Municipality of Chillán, for nine consecutive years, we have worked with inmates from the penitentiary center, in the Breaking Chains program, teaching them techniques with which they make products that they can then market, which constitutes an economic contribution for their families. and with this they have managed to raise their self-esteem. It has been a very rewarding work both for us and for the imprisoned women. We hope to continue being a contribution to our Ñuble Region,” she concludes.
