Eclectics March Newsletter

We Are Women: Hear Us Roar

March 2021. What a difference a year makes. Last year we were hunkering down and this year we're like the budding flowers sneaking out into the world. We're looking forward. One of the things we're looking forward to at Eclectics is our 30th anniversary coming up this July. Crazy, right? Founding member, Jenny Isenberg, was pregnant with her son, Adam, when we opened in 1991 and now he's an adult with a beard, living in London! (A little history in honor of National Women's History Month.)

We didn't start out intending to be a women-owned company and don't discriminate against men as owners. We've had a few along the way but for many years women have run the show. We're proud of what we have accomplished and will continue to roar. Watch for details.

National Women's History Month

Women are pretty amazing. That is probably why since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as National Women's History Month.

There are lots of ways to celebrate this event that traces its roots to March 8, 1857, when women from various New York City factories staged a protest over poor working conditions.

LiveYourDream.org suggested 15 excellent ideas to explore this month in honor of women. (We strongly suggest idea #7!)

1. Research the history of women’s rights.

2. Become aware of issues women still face today.

3. Download the Feminist Activist Toolkit.

4. Post on social media to spread awareness of Women’s History Month.

5. Support a women’s nonprofit.

6. Host an event to celebrate women.

7. Support women-owned businesses.

(Yes, this is the one we like!)

8. Write a thank you note to a woman that inspires you.

9. Write yourself a love note.

10. Watch TED talks for women.

11. Support women authors and artists.

12. Participate in political advocacy.

13. Mentor a girl or fellow woman.

14. Join a women’s volunteer club.

15. Discover your inner Shero and don't be shy about it! Let us know something you've done during National Women's History Month. Just email us at eclecticsgallerykc@gmail.com to share your experience and we may share it in next month's newsletter.

Woman to Woman

The Start of Spring

Crocuses. Tulips. New blades of fresh, green grass. The chirping of baby birds. Spring is the time of new beginnings when the Earth seems to come alive again. This spring, as more and more Kansas Citians are being vaccinated and the weather starts warming up a bit, signs of a more normal life may begin to appear. And even though social distancing and mask wearing will still be as important as ever, our thoughts may feel lighter and warmer as we start to emerge from the long, dark tunnel that we entered into last spring. As you venture out, stop by Eclectics for a glimpse of our fresh, new offerings for spring.