WERISE in co-sponsorship with the Barnard Center for Research on Women is proud to present:

The 2nd Annual International Women Artists' Conference "Uniting and Thriving!

November 7-9th, 2003 at Barnard College

The conference this year will feature dozens of hands-on, professional development, healing and movement workshops, panels, film screenings, performances, and an international women's
marketplace. Women artists/entrepreneurs from around the globe will be in attendance to share, network, learn, engage, showcase, exhibit,
and develop in a creative and supportive environment. This three-day event kicks off with our Opening Ceremony November 7th at Barnard
College featuring auther/poet/activist Hattie Gossett as our keynote, a special dance tribute to Katherine Dunham, and host of other
treats. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are full conference days from 10:30am-7pm. Our conference concludes with a special night event
at Joe's Pub featuring MeShell Ndegeocello, Carol C., Femm Nameless, Imani Uzuri, DJ Rekha and many more! Get your $12 advance tickets through Joe's Pub/ticketmaster, as the price on the day of will be $15. There will much to see, hear, and do--this is a gathering not to be missed! See more conference details at www.werise.org.

Register and find out how to participate in a number of ways at
www.werise.org. ***Register by October 25th and receive a special
discount of $30 for an entire weekend pass (night events not
included; this price will return to $35 after October 25th). Also
inquire about our special group rates for 5 women or more! Go to
www.werise.org. And please help us spread the word!

peace,
WERISE