Book Talk: The Story of Art Without Men

About The Program

The CSPM's exhibit, 50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity, considers the alarming statistic that women’s art represents approximately 10% of works collected by museums. Join 50% of the Story artist, Sophia Rose for a discussion of "The Story of Art Without Men" by author Katy Hessel. Hessel challenges her audience with questions like "How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth century?" Sophia Rose will share the story behind her own work and then lead a guided discussion on the themes of the book. Participants should read the book in advance and come ready to engage and discuss.

About The Artist

Using vibrant and saturated color to enhance the emotional weight of her work, Sophia Rose captures every detail of her subject in a semi-photorealistic manner. Born in Hawaii in 1999 and raised in Colorado by her artist parents, she has had a deep love and reverence for art of all forms since childhood. Starting to paint seriously in 2020, Sophia has now been a part of numerous group shows and recently exhibited at Cottonwood Center for the Arts in September 2023 for their Emerging Artists show. She is currently creating a new body of work for her upcoming show at Auric gallery in July 2025.

50% of the Story Program Series

Women have always been creative. Women have always been artistic. Women have always been artists. Through the 50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity Program Series, guests are invited to explore how throughout time women have always told their stories through art and creativity. Join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and the artists featured in the exhibit for interactive programs, lectures, art workshops and more. This series is presented in partnership with the Cottonwood Center for the Arts.