M is for Menopause, Baby!
Featuring some fifty works, the M is for Menopause, Baby! group exhibition uses art to talk about a subject that people tend to shy away from…THE MENOPAUSAL JOURNEY. By 2025, it’s estimated that 1.1 billion women will be experiencing menopause, or “The Change” as it is frequently called. Menopause is not a disease. Menopause is not a mental health condition. It is a natural part of the aging process when a woman has gone 12 months without a menstrual period. In the United States, the average age for menopause is 51. However, it can occur earlier in life. But what is menopause? What does it mean to be perimenopausal or postmenopausal? Too often, these normal stages of life are spoken about negatively in hushed tones as if they’re something to be ashamed of or feared. Those with symptoms may be told it’s all in their mind and struggling can become normalized. The M is for Menopause, Baby! exhibition brings together creatives, health care providers, and other experts to offer accurate information and challenge the myths, stereotypes and stigma that surrounds the menopausal journey.
Health equity is central to this exhibition. Now more than ever, it is critical to reduce the disparity in health status for underserved populations and to ensure dignity and respect for everyone. Achieving this requires ongoing efforts and acknowledgement of systemic bias. Building on that perspective, the exhibition features a silent auction to benefit My Sister’s House, which is a non-profit that aids victims of domestic violence. Exhibition organizers are also hosting a period products drop-off box at Rocky Mount Mills and at other locations around Rocky Mount to help break the cycle of period poverty. Menopause and menstruation share many commonalities. And for some, the first period can be shrouded in the same silence, secrecy, shame, and confusion as the last period. If you would like to help, please drop off period products between now and November 15. The donated products will be distributed to community groups in the area and will make a difference.
Celebrate the power of the arts and join us for an exciting range of programs and events related to the exhibition. See the Calendar of Events for a complete listing of what's in store. All events are free and open to the public.
M is for Menopause, Baby! is presented by Drinking Gourd Gallery in partnership with Rocky Mount Mills, KIKI PIPER, and UNC Health Nash.
The M is for Menopause, Baby! exhibition is co-curated by Carol Torian, owner and founder of Drinking Gourd Gallery and Kirsten Moore, owner and founder of KIKI PIPER.
Artwork featured in the exhibition is available for sale and can be purchased by visiting the Drinking Gourd Gallery web site at dggallerync.com or by clicking the ‘purchase’ link in the artwork description.
COVER ARTWORK: “The Crack of Spring” by Tracey Rieder Albrecht
Health equity is central to this exhibition. Now more than ever, it is critical to reduce the disparity in health status for underserved populations and to ensure dignity and respect for everyone. Achieving this requires ongoing efforts and acknowledgement of systemic bias. Building on that perspective, the exhibition features a silent auction to benefit My Sister’s House, which is a non-profit that aids victims of domestic violence. Exhibition organizers are also hosting a period products drop-off box at Rocky Mount Mills and at other locations around Rocky Mount to help break the cycle of period poverty. Menopause and menstruation share many commonalities. And for some, the first period can be shrouded in the same silence, secrecy, shame, and confusion as the last period. If you would like to help, please drop off period products between now and November 15. The donated products will be distributed to community groups in the area and will make a difference.
Celebrate the power of the arts and join us for an exciting range of programs and events related to the exhibition. See the Calendar of Events for a complete listing of what's in store. All events are free and open to the public.
M is for Menopause, Baby! is presented by Drinking Gourd Gallery in partnership with Rocky Mount Mills, KIKI PIPER, and UNC Health Nash.
The M is for Menopause, Baby! exhibition is co-curated by Carol Torian, owner and founder of Drinking Gourd Gallery and Kirsten Moore, owner and founder of KIKI PIPER.
Artwork featured in the exhibition is available for sale and can be purchased by visiting the Drinking Gourd Gallery web site at dggallerync.com or by clicking the ‘purchase’ link in the artwork description.
COVER ARTWORK: “The Crack of Spring” by Tracey Rieder Albrecht
