Girls Inc. of Wayne County: ‘Painting Her a Bright Future’ exhibition in MacDowell Gallery

Nov. 7, 2024 -- "Painting Her a Bright Future" is on display now through January 2025 in the MacDowell Gallery, located on the second floor of the Reid Health Outpatient Care Center, 1100 Reid Parkway.

Artists are members of Girls Inc. of Wayne County and in grades K-10. The exhibition includes the artwork of 30 girls showing what they believe a bright future could like for them through portraits and abstracts.

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Programs empower girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers to achieve their dreams.

Art is an important part of the Girls Inc. STEM programming.

Tai Muldoon, Chief Executive Officer of Girls Inc. of Wayne County, said it's exciting to feature artwork created by their members in a special display at Reid Health.

"This exhibit highlights their creativity and self-expression, inspired by the confidence-building programs they participate in at Girls Inc. We are grateful to Reid for offering this opportunity to highlight the talent and imagination of our young artists to the community," Muldoon said.

The art exhibit is connected to the Girls Inc. signature event on Nov. 15 to celebrate four award honorees' remarkable achievements, leadership, and dedication to creating a better, stronger future for girls in the community.

This year awards are being presented to Ami Miller, Sergeant for the Richmond Police Department, Strong honoree; Anna Osborn-Brown, Senior Director of Inpatient Nursing, Emergency and Urgent Care at Reid Health, Smart honoree; Angela Coffey, Program Director at Crystal Dreams Foundation and Owner of Legacy Sea Moss, Bold honoree; and Jess Przybysz, Director of Community Health & Benefit at Reid Health, Inspiring honoree. Alejandra Salazar is the Girl of the Year honoree.

The MacDowell Gallery is named after Barry MacDowell, who served as Reid President and CEO from 1988 to 2008. To visit the exhibit, use the Grand Staircase or the outpatient elevators from the main entrance to the second-floor gallery.

About Girls Inc. of Wayne County
Girls Inc. of Wayne County inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through after-school and summer programming. We equip girls to overcome barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Our comprehensive programming builds confidence and self-esteem, allowing girls to achieve their full potential. We're building a new generation of strong, smart, and bold female leaders in Wayne and Union counties.