Our Red Aunt
Glasgow Women's Library 23 Landressy Street, GlasgowFiona Jack presents a collection of new works responding to the work and life of her Grand Aunt, prominent Scottish activist and suffragette Helen Crawfurd (née Jack).
Fiona Jack presents a collection of new works responding to the work and life of her Grand Aunt, prominent Scottish activist and suffragette Helen Crawfurd (née Jack).
Women have always been active campaigners, from suffragettes fighting for the right to vote to women lobbying for equal pay and opportunities. This exhibition in partnership with Dundee Women’s Festival features unique materials from Glasgow Women’s Library’s museum and archive collection, from campaigning badges to posters and zines, and tells the stories of women who have challenged the politics of their time.
The battle for gender equality didn’t end with the suffragettes. The history of the fight for equality is made up of many key people and moments, from the nineteenth century to the present day. How many of them do you know? Help Glasgow Women’s Library complete the Women’s Equality Timeline, take part in the discussion and discover more about the women who fought for our future.
Rediscover the joy of being read to at our legendary lunchtime Story Café, as we immerse ourselves in tales of life, love and longing by the best women writers from across the globe.
It’s curtain up time once again for the next Act of Drama Queens: armchair drama without the stage fright.
The Equality in Progress team are looking for Changemakers to tackle the issue of accessibility in the Museum sector. Come to one of our informal open sessions to find out more.
Our supportive and encouraging writing workshops will coax seeds of creativity into a flowering window-box of words
This singing group with a difference brings together women of all ages and abilities to celebrate womanhood through the power of our collective voice.