The Women Who Elevated American Art

Shattered Glass refers to breaking the "glass ceiling," a metaphor for the invisible barriers that prevent qualified people from advancing in their careers, especially underrepresented groups, including women. Shattered Glass is the first original exhibit held at the Canton Museum of Art to highlight only female artists and their heavily ignored contributions. Particular focus is given to those women who faced adversity due to not only their gender, but also race, sexuality, economic status, family, and life challenges. A sub-theme within the exhibition will focus on the women who created and exhibited their work under a male pseudonym, some of whom only revealed the truth in recent years or upon their death.