FAC Satellite: Iris at 20

Iris at 20 commemorates the two-decade legacy of the Iris group—a feminist collective known for its creative interventions tied to International Women’s Day. This FAC satellite event reflects on the legacy of Decade of Days (1997), originally presented by the Burlington Art Centre, and brings the conversation into the 21st century through the lens of continued activism and artistic growth. Iris members and allies will engage in a panel discussion on feminist cultural collectivization, creative memory, and resistance in contemporary practice.


Historical Context

Tied to the Decade of Days exhibition (1997, Burlington Art Centre) which marked the 10th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre. Reflects continuity in feminist collective organizing across decades.

Moderator

Margaret Rodgers (Academic, Artist, Curator, Iris Founder)

Panelists

Laura M Hair, Judith A Mason, Mary Ellen McQuay, Janice Taylor-Prebble, Sally Thurlow, Wendy Wallace

Partnerships

WIAprojects, Iris Collective

Artist Panel, 2017, Satellite EventCarissa AinslieFeminist Art, Collectives, Cultural Activism, History of Resistance, International Women’s Day, Healing Dialogue