Our A-Team of Women in the Arts
By Jerry duPhily
Nothing like being around strong women to strengthen your game. Or in my case, serve as a reminder that your game wasn’t that strong to begin with.
So, when veteran contributor Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald — a strong gal herself — proposed an idea for our March issue in honor of Women’s History Month, we were all ears. And when we heard her pitch — a spotlight on the women who help power the Wilmington arts scene — we were all in. Then we began adding to Michelle’s list.
The result is a roster of 15 women who collectively could make any city’s art scene soar. Fortunately for us, this A-Team belongs to Wilmington. And every resident or visitor stimulated by live performance is the beneficiary.
Of course, these names are no surprise to us. Out & About has been covering the area arts scene for more than three decades. Tina Betz, Raye Jones Avery, Eunice LaFate, Kerry Kristine McElrone, Molly Giordano, Tizzy Lockman…yes, we know these women.
But never have we included them all in one feature. And when you consider their collective impact on our city, it’s dizzying. Movers and shakers? You bet, powering one of Wilmington’s greatest assets — the arts.
I’m sure there are other women who should be on this list. So, we welcome your suggestions.
In the meantime, read what these 15 women have to say. What inspires them. Their advice to other creatives. And what Wilmington’s art scene still needs.
This issue marks another milestone for Out & About — the beginning of our 37th year. If you do the math, that’s a run of 432 consecutive monthly issues — a longevity that is probably unmatched by any free variety magazine in Delaware history.
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