Mulher: The Brazilian Art Exhibit, 2010

February 19 to March 27, 2010

The 100th International Women's Day's and the Brazilian Women's Group's 15 years of community work were celebrated with the opening of "Mulher," the Brazilian art exhibit at the Somerville Museum. The show featured more than 70 works by Brazilian artists, such as Wilson Gouveia, a Somerville resident who painted fierce female colorful images.

A reception was held Sunday, March 7, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Poster by Lineu Zadereski

Video by Lineu Zadereski

The Brazilian Women's Group was founded in Somerville in 1995 by a group of Brazilian women who wanted "to make a difference." Over the years, the grassroots organization became a strong voice for immigrants, advocating for just and comprehensive immigration reform, in-state tuition, and civic engagement. The BWG then partnered with the U.S. Census Bureau and other agencies to get Brazilians to participate in the 2010 Census.

"Nothing more appropriate than the Brazilian art to celebrate women' struggles," said Heloisa Maria Galvao, the group's executive-director. "Brazilian art is free, creative, challenging and brave. It reflects the immigrant saga and tells people's stories."