Exhibits

The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame features almost 250 historical and contemporary women of Michigan who have been inducted since 1983. This permanent exhibit offers introductions to and highlights from the lives of each woman.

"Votes for Women"
This returning exhibit chronicles the history of the women's suffrage movement. You'll be introduced to national leaders such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton as well as Michigan women who figured prominently in the movement, including May Stocking Knaggs (Bay City), Anna Howard Shaw (Big Rapids), and Sojourner Truth (Battle Creek). Among the many interesting artifacts is a copy of the Women's Century Calendar dated 1900 which is signed by Anthony.

"Faster, Higher, Stronger: Michigan Women in Olympic History"
July 13-December 28, 2008
Despite being banned from the ancient Olympics under threat of death, relegated to non-contact sports in the modern era, and even today lacking equal representation, women have embraced the philosophy of the Olympic movement from its inception and excelled at its sports. Over the years, at least 100 of these women have made their home in Michigan: some born here, some training here, and some retiring here. All are recognized for their efforts and accomplishments in this, the first exhibit in our state to honor its female Olympic athletes.


In the Belen Art Gallery...

"Chemscapes"
June 8-August 29, 2008
Olivet artist Pam Gleave's photographs of chemical structures are groundbreaking, revealing deep, dreamy landscapes in which the viewer is invited to wander in flights of imagination.

"Color, Light, Energy"
September 7-October 31, 2008
Experience the artistic vision of Okemos artist Gretchen Foster, who captures figures, flowers, landscapes, and structures in watercolors and acrylics.