Asociación de Mujeres en las Artes Visuales facts for kids
Association MAV (Mujeres en las Artes Visuales) is a group of over 500 women who work in the visual arts in Spain. Their main goal is to help women artists be seen more and get better chances in the art world. This group started on May 9, 2009, at La Casa Encendida in Madrid. It was founded by a group of modern female artists, led by professor and art critic Rocio de la Villa.
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About MAV
What MAV Does
The Association MAV works to help women take part more in culture. They also fight against unfair treatment, following laws that protect women.
MAV has something called an "Observatory." This is like a special team that collects facts and numbers. They use this information to show what the situation is like for women working in visual arts in Spain.
MAV knows that not many women are in top jobs in art and culture. So, they try to make sure there are more Spanish women in all parts of modern art. This includes artists, gallery owners, researchers, people who organize art shows (curators), professors, art managers, and museum directors. They also talk to Spanish institutions to make sure everyone has equal chances in all types of art.
MAV also works with other groups of women in culture and contemporary art. Together, they create projects to help more women get involved in the art system.
Learning and Research
MAV has a "Centre of Documentation." This is a place where they keep resources for studying and learning about good ways to work. It also helps create new projects about art, gender, and feminism.
The Centre of Documentation also keeps the history of women's involvement in the arts safe. They have made a timeline showing how art, women, and feminism have changed in Spain and around the world.
MAV's Cool Projects
MAV helps women artists get more attention. They share information about their work and projects on their website.
Since 2012, MAV has published an online magazine called "M-Arte Y cultura visual." This magazine talks about art and visual culture from a gender point of view.
Art Festivals
One of MAV's most important projects is the "Women's Gaze Festival" (Festival Miradas de Mujeres). It started in 2012 with art shows in Madrid. The next year, it happened all over Spain. This festival brings together art shows and other activities. These events encourage thinking, talking, and creating art about women and gender issues.
Because the "Women's Gaze Festival" was so successful, MAV organized the "Women's Views Biennial." This happened from March to December 2016. Many activities were held in museums, galleries, and art centers worldwide. The goal was to show and celebrate women's presence and their art in contemporary art.
Awards for Artists
The MAV's Prizes are a yearly event. Since 2010, these awards celebrate the achievements, contributions, and careers of women in the arts.
Who is in MAV?
MAV has more than 500 female members. In March 2017, the members chose a new leadership team. Maria Jose Magaña became the president. Lola Diaz was chosen as vice-president. Merce Rodriguez became the secretary, and Luz Bejarano was the treasurer.
Before them, from 2012 until March 2017, the theorist and professor Marian López Fernández-Cao was the president. The artist Marisa González was the vice-president from 2010 until March 2017. In 2014, María José Magaña Clemente became the General Secretary. Luz Bejarano Coca became the treasurer. Both are art historians and cultural managers from the Instituto Cervantes. Other women are also part of the board of directors. In May 2020, Vanesa Cejudo became a Vice President. She had been on the board since 2016.
Other important women in modern art and feminism are part of MAV's advisory committee. These include Marian López Fernández-Cao, Marisa González, Margarita Aizpuru, Susana Blas, Concha Jerez, Marina Núñez, Patricia Mayayo, Rocío de la Villa, and Magda Belloti.
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In Spanish: Mujeres en las Artes Visuales para niños
