International Museum of Women

Thank You for Taking Our Survey! Economica: Spotlight on the I.M.O.W. Community Last Chance: RSVP for Globalizing Feminisms Join Us for Celebrating Change Half the Sky Live Find Us on Facebook and Twitter Become a Member of I.M.O.W.
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!
	The I.M.O.W. Web survey closed Monday afternoon, but not before more than 600 people responded! We would like to thank you for your input and support. Your responses will help shape the future of the Museum, and thanks to you, the I.M.O.W. board will donate $1,000 to the Global Fund for Women's Crisis Fund to benefit women in Haiti. Sincere thanks from the I.M.O.W. Team!
Economica: Spotlight on the I.M.O.W. Community Submit Your Work Today and Be Featured in Economica!
We love receiving new submissions from I.M.O.W. users around the world because they help keep Economica: Women and the Global Economy vibrant and relevant--not to mention the fact that they're beautiful and inspiring! Don't forget, we are still accepting submissions for Economica. To learn more about submitting your work, visit our Call for Submissions page. Here are just a few of our recent favorites: PHOTOGRAPHY: Women Who Light the Dark>> Photojournalist Paola Gianturco visited the Barefoot College in India. There, she met women from all over Africa who are being trained by Indian women to bring electricity back to their villages for the first time. ART: Bear and Bull>> Using familiar financial language, artist Alina Chau presents a beautiful and fanciful depiction of the current economic climate in her piece, "Bear and Bull," created especially for Economica. ESSAY: The Maternal Gift Economy>> Our current economic system is based on exchange, but Genevieve Vaughan suggests that an alternative economic model based on giving could help us recover from the global financial crisis. Explore all of the stories in Economica, and help us curate by leaving a comment or recommending your favorites! The stories with the most activity will be listed as "Most Popular" on our site and have more visibility.		Bear and Bull Alina Chau
Last Chance: RSVP for "Globalizing Feminisms" Attend a Book Event in San Francisco Featuring Karen Offen
Just a few spaces left for this week's exciting event from I.M.O.W., featuring Karen Offen discussing her new book, "Globalizing Feminisms."  Be sure to RSVP today! Thursday, February 18: I.M.O.W. Board Member and author of our "Clio Talks Back" blog Karen Offen presents her new book, "Globalizing Feminisms, 1789-1945," at the Russ Building, 12th Floor, 235 Montgomery St., San Francisco. Wine reception and check in begins at 5:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $10. An RSVP is required. To RSVP, email events@imow.org, or call 415-543-4669 ext. 27. Learn more>>
Join Us for Celebrating Change Attend Our Annual Benefit on April 27!
Please remember to Save the Date on April 27, 2010 for I.M.O.W.'s annual benefit, Celebrating Change. This year's event will celebrate women's economic achievements and potential, showcasing food and drink from leading women chefs, wine-makers and entrepreneurs and featuring the creativity of dynamic women performers. For sponsorship information please call Nikole Hilgeman at 415-543-4669 ext. 27 or send an e-mail to nhilgeman@imow.org. Watch our Web site for the launch of ticket sales later this month. Stay tuned for more details! We look forward to seeing you there!
Celebrate International Women's Day 2010 with CARE
	I.M.O.W. is proud to partner with CARE for their International Women's Day celebration event: On Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 7:30pm, CARE will present Half the Sky LIVE in movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by the best-selling book from Pulitzer-prize winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Half the Sky LIVE is a one-night-only event to celebrate International Women's Day that will feature musical performances, celebrity commentary, and the world premiere of Woineshet, a powerful short film directed by Academy Award® Winner Marisa Tomei. Visit halftheskylive.com to watch the film trailer, find your local theater and purchase tickets.
Find Us on Facebook and Twitter
On Facebook? Avid Tweeter? Make sure to join I.M.O.W.'s fan page, and follow us at twitter.com/IMOWomen. We'll be posting giveaways, sharing daily Economica updates, and highlighting the work of our partner organizations. Don't miss out!
Become a Member of I.M.O.W.
	Share your passion for social change and women's rights by becoming a member of I.M.O.W. or giving the gift of membership to your family and friends. Memberships make great gifts for any occasion. Your support is especially important as we promote our current online exhibition and establish more partnerships. Help insert women's voices and perspectives into the current debate on the financial crisis and increase women's participation and leadership in the global economy. You can also acknowledge a family member or a friend by making a gift to I.M.O.W. in their honor. For more information, please call Nikole at (1) 415-543-4669 x27, or email nhilgeman@imow.org.