Feminist Art Education Archival Research

Linda Hoeptner Poling, Ph.D., Professor of Art Education at Kent State University, has served in leadership roles in the NAEA Women’s Caucus, Society for Educating Women, and the Ohio Art Education Association. She has published on feminist activism, creative aging, dementia, and motherhood within academia.Karen Keifer-Boyd, Ph.D., Professor of Art Education and Women’s Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, co-founded the journal, Visual Culture & Gender. She was Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Gender Studies at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Austria, Finnish Fulbright Scholar, and received several grants, including a National Science Foundation grant.

"Feminist Art Education Archival Research is a meticulously researched and profoundly insightful volume. This essential text is a testament to the transformative power of feminist scholarship and activism. Drawing on 50 years of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) Women’s Caucus archives, the authors offer a reflective analysis shaped by their own experiences with sexism in academia. They highlight the importance of archives in uncovering untold stories and illuminating marginalized histories. Their innovative and imaginative approach to archival research explores critical themes such as coalition-building, equity, and intersectionality, providing an indispensable resource for educators, researchers, students, and advocates. Framed within a unique and evocative metaphorical structure, this book is a compelling call to action for systemic change in art education and beyond."- Doug Blandy, Professor Emeritus, College of Design, Folklore, and Public Culture at the University of Oregon, USA"The authors of this timely publication share insights, wisdom, and hard-earned victories carefully mined from the Women’s Caucus archives. We are indebted to them for this rich presentation of aspirations held, challenges faced, and advancements celebrated by the NAEA Women’s Caucus and its broadening coalition. The moving stream of archival discoveries shared reflects the light of visionary activism strengthened by a strong community committed to advancing the equity, visibility, and opportunities of diverse women and all marginalized people. Illuminating stories and interviews remind us of both challenging undercurrents of oppression and positive professional gains. The reader is inspired and motivated, rather than directed, to continue the work of those who have impacted the professional development of women and advanced feminist perspectives in art education content, research, and leadership. Each of us is called to share our authentic voice and to use our CHUTNEY power together for the common good."- Barbara Caldwell, Professor of Art and Visual Culture, Iowa State University, USA“Feminist Art Education Archival Research: C.H.U.T.N.E.Y. POWER is revolutionary! Co-authored by brilliant scholars Linda Hoeptner Poling and Karen Keifer-Boyd, this book delves into the archives of the National Art Education Association's Women’s Caucus, unearthing the vibrant and often untold narratives of feminist coalition-building, resilience, and activism that have shaped art education over the past five decades. It preserves the rich history of those who dared to challenge the status quo, with each chapter being a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles for equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in educational spaces. This groundbreaking text is a must-read for anyone who believes in the transformative power of education and is dedicated to creating a more just and inclusive environment for all. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and moved to action as you explore the insights and urgent messages within these pages.”- Wanda B. Knight, Professor of Art Education, African American Studies, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at The Pennsylvania State University, USA

• Preface: Critical Race Feminist Archival Research (In)Forming Feminist Art Education SECTION 1: Coalition-building Chapter 1: Forming the Women’s Caucus: “A Sign of Heightened Consciousness” Chapter 2: LGBTQ+ “Radical Resilience is Engaging with the World on Fire Without Burning Up or Burning Out” SECTION 2: Hiddenstream Chapter 3: “We Are Making History or if You Prefer Her-story!” Chapter 4: Honoring “Service Contributions to Art Education as an Advocate of Equity for Women and All People who Encounter Injustice.” SECTION 3: Unpack Chapter 5: “Feminism Once Again, as Activism” Chapter 6: “WTF (Where’s the Feminism)” SECTION 4: Tension Chapter 7: “You Have a Right to Say This” Chapter 8: “This is a Crucial Year to Stand Up—Politically, Politely, and Positively—and Be Heard” SECTION 5: Nice-(k)Not Chapter 9: “This Business of Non-discriminatory Language,” a Nice-(K)Not Chapter 10: “When Women Become Aware of the Repression, the Obstacles, the Insults, and the Put-downs, Anger Arises” SECTION 6: Equity Chapter 11: “Boycotting Conventions in Non-ERA Ratified States” Chapter 12: “Those Were Very Dark Victorian Times, Why Didn’t They Just Turn on the Electricity? SECTION 7: whY Chapter 13: “Who Are Our Heroines in Art Education? Issues of Sexism and Racism Must Be Considered Foremost in All Education Reform Efforts.” Chapter 14: “And the Walls Came Tumblin’ Down”