The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge partnered with Women’s Week, an annual seven-day event that is dedicated to providing a forum for discussing issues that are important to women including healthcare, economics and arts, among other topics.
The week kicked off on Friday and will run through Oct. 6, and the Arts Council is hosting a variety of events throughout the week in hopes of inspiring participants.
“The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge has teamed up with Woman’s Week in the belief that creativity fuels growth, positive change and innovation, making for a very dynamic community. We are working with Women’s Week to present opportunities to help people find their personal and unique creative spark,” according to a news release.
On Tuesday, the Arts Council is offering a class that aims to teach participants about exploring their inner voice and learning to utilize it in their writing. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Beauregard Gallery and costs $10 for participants. The event includes lunch. The class will be offered again from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Arts Council on Laurel Street. The Thursday event is free.
On Wednesday, local artist and children’s book illustrator Marita Gentry will teach a class on watercoloring basics from 10 a.m. to noon at Create Studios on Perkins Road. The class costs $8 but includes supplies.
The Arts Council will teach participants how to use creativity and innovation in their own lives to become better leaders and attain personal goals. The workshop will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Arts Council and is free to anyone interested.
Women’s Week was started in 2001 by the Women’s Council of Greater Baton Rouge. Besides events hosted by the Arts Council, the week will also have events that will educate participants on many different topics, including cheeses from around the world the practices of meditation, a dialogue on race and a seminar about negotiating salaries.
For more information about Women’s Week, visit the Women’s Council website, wcgbr.com.