February 12, 2020
A Beautiful Game: Artist Talk with Jennifer Shahade
Join us for an artist talk with WGM Jennifer Shahade! Learn more about her and Daniel Meirom’s collaborative piece Not Particularly Beautiful, featured in the exhibition A Beautiful Game, their inspirations for the work, and Jen’s commitment to anti-bullying. Following the discussion, attendees are welcome to participate in an interactive activity that explores the impacting effects of one’s words on others.
Jennifer Shahade is a two-time U.S. Women’s Chess Champion, speaker, host, author and PokerStars Ambassador. The Program Director at US Chess Women, Jennifer is passionate about female empowerment and creative work around the games she loves most, chess and poker.
Reservations recommended.
Free admission.
Appetizers and refreshments provided. For more information, please email: [email protected]. Metered on-street parking is available, as well as paid lots adjacent to Kingside Diner and at the Schlafly branch of the St. Louis Public Library.
Wednesday, Feb 12 – 6:30 pm
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