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About the Women’s Committee

The Women’s Committee supports the Cincinnati Art Museum by offering informative programs for members, exploring art around Cincinnati, promoting participation in museum activities, and raising funds. Since its inception in 1973, the Women’s Committee has financially assisted with art purchases, exhibitions, and other museum needs.

Join the Women’s Committee Register for a Program

The annual Membership includes monthly luncheons and meetings to hear various experts discuss current exhibitions, some aspect of the museum’s collection, or taking an off-site tour to a collection of interest. 

Luncheons take place on the fourth Monday of each month from September through April.

Officers

  • Chair: Sia Ruppert
  • Vice Chair: Linda Chaney

 

Member-at-Large

  • Carol Reubel
  • Sue Showers

 

Board Members

  • April Davidow
  • Anne Chasser
  • Theresa Finocchiaro Liguzinski
  • Lisa Massa
  • Evelyn Banzhaf McCord
  • Ann Nickolas
  • Mary Ran
  • Susan Schertzer
  • Rosemary Schlachter
  • Cherie Silverstein
  • Elizabeth Tinklenberg
  • Heidi Toelke
  • Nancy Virgulak
  • Mary Ann Weiss
  • Kathleen Wilkins

 

Annual Dues

$50

For more information, please contact the Philanthropy Office at [email protected] or 513-639-2865.

 

2025-2026 Programs

Program Lineup

  • 10:30 a.m., Coffee social
  • 11 a.m., Program with speaker
  • 12 p.m., Lunch in Terrace Café
  • 12–2 p.m., Exhibition Open to View

Programs are on the fourth Monday of the month and run September thru May. You Must Be a Cincinnati Art Museum Member to Join the Women’s Committee.

Please RSVP online no later than 1 week prior to the Program. No Refunds on Programs.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Payton Field, CAM Women’s Committee Staff Laison & Donor Events Coordinator, at [email protected] or 513-639-2865.

 

Monday, September 29 (fifth Monday)

Kick off the season with Dr. Hou-mei Sung, Curator of Eastern Asian Art, as she discusses Rediscovered Treasures featuring the hidden gems of East Asian art many of which were not fully documented or accessioned until the past decade when through advanced research and conservation they were identified by Cincinnati Art Museum.   Afterwards, we welcome you to explore CAM’s latest special exhibition.

 

Monday, October 27

Amy Miller Dehan, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, will join us to take a closer look at the artist Paul Scott’s unique approach to transferware which is a type of ceramic decoration.  Learn about how he reinterprets patterns of ceramic decoration and incorporates imagery and messages.  His work seamlessly integrates historical patterns with modern themes, creating a dialogue between the past and present into his work in his featured exhibition Recall. Reframe. Respond. The Art of Paul Scott.

 

Monday, November 17 (third Monday)

We kindly welcome all to our annual Holiday Market!   Beginning at 10:00 a.m., stroll the hallways for the perfect gift for yourself or others!  At 11:30 a.m. we will be treated to a very special performance by the SCPA’s Acapella Group, The Baby Grands, followed by a festive luncheon at the Art Museum.

 

Monday, January 26

Mary Ran is a Past Chair and current board member of the Women’s Committee as well as the current Chair of the Duveneck Association at the Cincinnati Art Museum.  She also established in 1976 the Mary Ran Gallery, a Fine Art Gallery, that has contributed greatly to the local and global 19th-21st century American and European art market.  Mary will share her knowledge and speak about the History of Women Artists in Cincinnati.  Following this fascinating presentation, we will enjoy a cozy lunch in the Terrace Café.

 

Monday, February 23

Join us as we hear from Dr. Ainsley Cameron, Curator of South Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities, as she speaks about the vibrant colors and intricate details of the paintings that often depict themes of love and longing drawing inspiration from poetic traditions and narratives of the time in this new exhibit Longing: Painting from the Pahari Kingdoms, 1680-1820.

 

Monday, March 23

We invite you to join us for a MEMBERS ONLY exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour of the Cincinnati Art Museum. In small groups, you will have the opportunity explore parts of the museum rarely seen by the general public.  You will not want to miss this educational and engaging program!

 

Monday, April 20 (third Monday)

Field trip! We will be meeting at Music Hall for a special tour of this historic landmark. Impressive from the outside, it is arguably more remarkable on the inside as the home to the Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, May Festival and the Cincinnati Ballet.  Originally Music Hall served the City as its first convention center which firmly established the multi-use character of this unique venue hosting sporting events, exhibits and trade shows, dances and more. It has also been a historic destination for classical and contemporary artists.  We hope you will join us for this special tour highlighting some of the artwork and architecture of Music Hall followed by a picnic style lunch in Corbett Tower.

 

Monday, May 18 (third Monday)

We will end the season with Cynthia Amnéus, Cincinnati Art Museum Chief Curator and Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles, as she discusses a new exhibition on Meeting Elizabeth Hawes and American Women Designers. Following this presentation, we will have a Tea Party in the Terrace Café.