Did you know…
Across the country there is a growing movement to recognize noteworthy women and their historical contributions through public monuments. Unfortunately, less than 7% of the 5,193 monuments in the United States presently recognize women. In Lexington, Kentucky there are none. We are about to change that statistic with the “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling” initiative.
Exciting news!
On August 18th, Breaking the Bronze Ceiling will officially unveil and dedicate a new and important piece of engaging public art to the citizens of Lexington.
The monument is presently being transported from artist Barbara Grygutis to its soon-to-be new home in downtown Lexington.
August 18th marks the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote. But despite the successes of the the suffrage movement in the ratification of the 19th Amendment, obstacles remained for African American women. In much of the country, hurdles such as poll taxes and literacy tests kept Black voters disenfranchised until the 1965 Voting Rights Act which outlawed discriminatory voting practices.
In order to properly commemorate the historic milestone of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Breaking the Bronze Ceiling has been planning and working tirelessly since 2017 to honor Kentucky women who fought fiercely for to right to vote, by commissioning and installing a very special piece of engaging public art in downtown Lexington.
Please mark your calendar to view Lexington’s virtual dedication ceremony on August 18th at 8:00 p.m. For complete details, visit www.LexingtonKy.gov/BTBC. The ceremony will be available for viewing online as it is livestreamed and also broadcast on Spectrum, MetroNet, and Windstream in Lexington.
Please plan to join in the celebration and watch!
Did you know…
Across the country there is a growing movement to recognize noteworthy women and their historical contributions through public monuments. Unfortunately, less than 7% of the 5,193 monuments in the United States presently recognize women. In Lexington, Kentucky there are none. We are about to change that statistic with the “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling” initiative.
Exciting news!
On August 18th, Breaking the Bronze Ceiling will officially unveil and dedicate a new and important piece of engaging public art to the citizens of Lexington.
The monument is presently being transported from artist Barbara Grygutis to its soon-to-be new home in downtown Lexington.
August 18th marks the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote. But despite the successes of the the suffrage movement in the ratification of the 19th Amendment, obstacles remained for African American women. In much of the country, hurdles such as poll taxes and literacy tests kept Black voters disenfranchised until the 1965 Voting Rights Act which outlawed discriminatory voting practices.
In order to properly commemorate the historic milestone of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, Breaking the Bronze Ceiling has been planning and working tirelessly since 2017 to honor Kentucky women who fought fiercely for to right to vote, by commissioning and installing a very special piece of engaging public art in downtown Lexington.
Please mark your calendar to view Lexington’s virtual dedication ceremony on August 18th at 8:00 p.m. For complete details, visit www.LexingtonKy.gov/BTBC. The ceremony will be available for viewing online as it is livestreamed and also broadcast on Spectrum, MetroNet, and Windstream in Lexington.
Please plan to join in the celebration and watch!
Podcast | TALES FROM THE KENTUCKY ROOM
The Lexington Public Library has posted their podcast, “Tales from the Kentucky Room,” featuring Breaking the Bronze Ceiling.
Artist Update
Check out the latest update from artist Barbara Grygutis.
Sculpture by Artist Barbara Grygutis
Images courtesy Barbara Grygutis Sculpture LLC
Artist Update
Check out the latest update from artist Barbara Grygutis.
Sculpture by Artist Barbara Grygutis
Images courtesy Barbara Grygutis Sculpture LLC
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We wish to express our deep gratitude to the University of Kentucky for their tremendous support of Breaking the Bronze Ceiling.
Earlier this afternoon, on behalf of the University of Kentucky, U.K. Healthcare, and U.K. Athletics, University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto and Lisa Higgins-Hord, Assistant Vice President in the Office of Community Engagement and BTBC Steering Committee member, presented Councilmember Jennifer Mossotti, BTBC Chair, and Councilmember Kathy Plomin, BTBC Vice-Chair, with a generous donation at the Dr. Mary E. Britton sponsorship level.
On behalf of the entire Breaking the Bronze Ceiling Steering Committee, thank you, University of Kentucky!
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