Exhibits

The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame features almost 250 historical and contemporary women of Michigan who have been inducted since 1983. This permanent exhibit offers introductions to and highlights from the lives of each woman.

"Votes for Women"
This returning exhibit chronicles the history of the women's suffrage movement. You'll be introduced to national leaders such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton as well as Michigan women who figured prominently in the movement, including May Stocking Knaggs (Bay City), Anna Howard Shaw (Big Rapids), and Sojourner Truth (Battle Creek). Among the many interesting artifacts is a copy of the Women's Century Calendar dated 1900 which is signed by Anthony.

"Creating a Community: The Early Women of Lansing"
March 8-August 28, 2009
To help celebrate Lansing's sesquicentennial, the Michigan Women's Historical Center welcomes back this exhibit highlighting the contributions of the community's first female teachers, doctors, ministers, librarians, and suffrage leaders just to name a few. Artifacts owned by several of these women plus hands-on activities for young visitors make this a must-see attraction for 2009.


In the Belen Art Gallery...

"Heirloom Love"
May 3-July 24, 2009
Modern sculpture meets traditional painting in this collaborative exhibit of the art of Julia and Cara Garnett, mother and daughter artists from the community of Spring Arbor. The theme relates to a family quilt handed down over generations to the women of their family.

"Birds, Butterflies, and Blossoms"
August 9-October 30, 2009
Okemos artist Rebecca Case conveys her love of the outdoors in this exhibit of paintings and photographs celebrating the beauty and bounty of nature in Michigan. Case has been painting and drawing since she was eight years old and says, "I love to explore our world and the creatures in it."