National First Ladies Museum Opens 250-Year Fashion Exhibit Inspired by Taylor Swift

Several exhibitions celebrating women's contributions to art and history are currently on display across the United States. The Missoula Art Museum commemorates its 50th anniversary with "Women’s Work," featuring soft sculptures by pioneering women artists Lela Autio, Dana Boussard, and Nancy Erickson, highlighting their challenge to traditional gendered art classifications. Meanwhile, the Suffolk Art League and Suffolk Art Gallery present "31 Women," inspired by Peggy Guggenheim’s 1943 all-women exhibition, showcasing around 90 pieces by 31 contemporary female artists who push boundaries in their mediums, with awards recognizing outstanding works. The National League of American Pen Women, Long Island, is hosting an exhibition and reception to display and sell works by its members. In Canton, Ohio, the First Ladies Library & Museum has opened the "Eras" exhibit, inspired by Taylor Swift's style, which traces 250 years of U.S. first ladies' history, combining fashion and political influence through artifacts and designed by Giulietta Tripoli. These exhibits collectively celebrate women's artistic innovation and historical impact, fostering recognition and dialogue about women's roles in culture and society.