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CALL FOR PAPERS

5th Annual Conference

M.O.M. (Museum Of Motherhood) & MFI (Motherhood Foundation Inc.)

in collaboration with Mamapalooza at Marymount Manhattan College, New York City USA

The Vulnerable Mother: Social Interactions, Institutions, and Systems of Cultural Values

May 23, 24 and 25, 2011

*Additional performance activities take place in New York City the weekend of May 21st & 22nd.

Mothers in the Arts, Literature, Media and Popular Culture

Academic, Artistic, Cultural and Socially Relevant Presentations Welcome. MORE

We are currently accepting submissions for papers, panels, research projects, performance and roundtables for the upcoming conference entitled: The Vulnerable Mother: Social Interactions, Institutions, and Systems of Cultural Values. The goal of this conference is to create an interdisciplinary exchange of both academic ideas and popular culture about the well being of mothers and families. All submission should be limited to 250 words with a 50word bio of presenters in Microsoft Word. Deadline for submissions is April 15, 2011.

We welcome submissions from scholars, students, activists, artists, community agencies, service providers, journalists, mothers and others who work or research in this area. Cross-cultural, historical, and comparative work is encouraged. We encourage a variety of types of submissions including academic papers from all disciplines, workshops, creative submissions, performances, storytelling, visual arts, and other alternative formats.

Sample Topics include: Vulnerable Mothers in Popular Culture, Mental Illness, Historical Perspectives on vulnerable mothers, The Mother-Child Relationship, Vulnerable Mothers in Film, Video, Art, Music, Dance and Theater; Theorizing Motherhood and Representation; Race, Representation and Motherhood; Visual culture; Countering Media Discourses on Motherhood; Maternal Loss, Depression, and Domestic Violence; Performing Feminist Mothering in Practice and Expression; Mother Writer: Writing Vulnerable Motherhood; Vulnerable Children; Imaging LGBT Mothers and Maternity; Post-Maternal Mother Artists; Vulnerable Mothers on the Internet; The Politics of Motherhood and Music and Visual Culture of Vulnerable Mothers; Motherhood, Art, and Creativity; The Performance of the Maternal or Performing Motherhood; Mothering and Disability: Producing New Paradigms of Normal; Motherhood in the News: Mothers as Newsmaker; Documenting Motherhood: Maternal Documentaries; Mothers, Motherhood and Photography; Behind the Camera: Expressing: Imaging Breastfeeding Mothers, Mommy Bloggers: Re-Writing Motherhood, etc.; Dealing with (Post-partum) Depression or Illness; Pregnant moms; How images of fathers impact vulnerable motherhood representation; News media coverage of foster moms; Moms in politics; teen mothers in film or television; Mothers as consumers; Mothering and the representation of Class in institutions and systems of cultural values.

The Motherhood Foundation Inc. (MFI), benefitting the Museum Of Motherhood, is a certified nonprofit 501c3 that creates, produces and presents artistic, educational and cultural content that studies and supports mothers and their activities. MFI disseminates information about mothers for broad public consumption, while paying tribute to mothers (Moms) free of age, race and socio-economic barriers. MFI cares about, and acts upon the status of women, while celebrating the courage, fortitude and ingenuity of mothers, and addresses important issues, creates meaningful content, and provides compelling community experiences.

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Fees for the conference are as follows:
Professors with academic funding: $250
Students: $175
Artists, Experts and Laypeople with no academic funding. Minimum donation: $75
Single day attendance for the general public: $25
Per session attendance for the general public: $10
Payment Portal HERE

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Last Year’s Conference

M.O.M. (Museum Of Motherhood) & MFI
(Motherhood Foundation Inc.) Present

in collaboration with Mamapalooza!

AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF (M)OTHERS 2010

Mothers in the Arts, Literature, Media and Popular Culture

Academic, Artistic, Cultural and Socially Relevant Presentations Welcome

May 20-22, 2010, Nola Studios and Assorted Venues, New York City

250 W.54th St. (Between Broadway and 8th)

Conference Introduction: Dr. Gina Wong

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Phyllis Chesler

Jill Brooke, Huffington Post

And more.

Academic, artistic, literary and theatrical presentations will be highlighted with panels, discussions and more.
Bowery Poetry Club, Arlene’s Grocery, The Slipper Room and other locations are prepared to host evening performances, poetry readings and featured performances by Conference Attendees and Mamapalooza performers
Music and Art displays have been planned for the Conference Gathering Room at NOLA
Film screenings and additional onsite workshops have been planned

MORE HERE: www.MotherStudies.org

REGISTRATION / ORIENTATION ROOM
Thursday, May 20, 2010
8:00am-9:00am REGISTRATION
(STUDIO 1, 10th floor)

This year’s M.O.M. Conference Schedule, NYC

Thursday May 20, 9AM-6PM DAYTIME: Check in Nola Studios and full day of academic and artistic performances. Film screenings simultaneously throughout the day. Registration room will feature music on the ‘Sacred Feminine’ with Pollywood, Radwoman, compliments of the Museum Of Motherhood. Round table discussions, book sales and vendor items. We have 20 tables available for $125 each ($50 per day, Sat. 1/2 day $25) To register for a table click here. 244 West 54th St. NYC 10019

Thursday May 20 6-7:30: Mixer at Nola (Private) then enjoy a reading and production of ‘Fear & Desire’ by Alana Ruben Free 7:30-9PM Studio B 10th floor 244 W. 54th $10 suggested donation.

Friday May 21, 9AM-6PM DAYTIME: full day of academic and artistic performances. Film screenings simultaneously throughout the day. Registration room will feature music on the ‘Sacred Feminine’ with Polly Wood, Radwoman, compliments of the Museum Of Motherhood. Round table discussions, book sales and vendor items.

Friday May 21, 9AM-6PM EVENING: Bowery Poetry Club, SEE PERFORMERS LIST and VIDEO here, spoken word, poetry and prose performances 8-10PM 308 Bowery New York, NY 10012-2802 (212) 614-0505 $10 + 2 Drink Minimum. MAP IT

Saturday May 22, 10AM-2PM DAYTIME: Nola Studios -M.O.M. Conference and MAMAPALOOZA speakers and presentations continue.

Saturday May 22, 2PM-6PM DAYTIME: Arlene’s Grocery, SEE PERFORMERS LIST, singer/songwriters, rock and roll and Mom Bands perform. Bring the kids. Dance. See the talent. Bar will be open. Food across the street. $10 per couple (Kids Free) 95 Stanton St. MAP IT

Saturday May 22, 6:30PM: Full Metal Mamas Comedy at Broadway Comedy Club 318 W. 53rd St. NYC $15 pre paid/call and register pre-event using the code MAMAPALOOZA tix are $10 at the door, plus 2 drink minimum. Call Barbara 646.639.9803 or write BSinger@gmail.com 318 West 53rd 10019 212.757.2323

Saturday May 22, 8PM EVENING: Hot Mama Burlesque with Raven Snook. This annual event, back for it’s 3rd installment features a slew of bodacious babes and has been a blast for everyone attending. The Slipper Room, NYC. 167 Orchard St.(at Stanton) Tix $10 Press Inquiries: Raven Snook 917.941.9040

Sunday May 23, ALL DAY: Seventh Annual Mamapalooza Outdoor Extravaganza Festival in Association with Summer On The Hudson at Riverside Park So. On the pier. Entrance at West. 68th St and the river. Yogathon starts at 11 AM. Music noon -5PM. Mom Rock Bands featuring Moey’s Music, KORE (Mamapalooza band of the year), poetry by Skye White, Women-owned business vendors, activities for the kids – A passionate, engaging day of women and mom-branded entertainment, business and activism. Entrance at West Side (By The River and 68th St in front of Trump Towers) SEE IT

*Mamapalooza Members Attend Conference At Nola For $74.99 JOIN
$25 Per Day Conference Charge
$10 Per Session
All evening events are ala carte l Merchandise Tables Available for a nominal fee!

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In celebration of Mother’s Day, M.O.M. (Museum Of Motherhood)
and MAMAPALOOZA are hosting our 5th annual conference in NYC.

Representing Motherhood:

Mothers in the Arts, Literature, Media and Popular Culture

May 20-22, 2010, Nola Studios and Assorted Venues, New York City

(We found this art at the ‘Digital Mom Blog’. Check her out)

Topics include (but are not limited to):

Representing the Maternal in Film, Video, Art, Music, and Theater; Theorizing Motherhood and Representation; Race, Representation and Motherhood; Maternal Ambivalence in visual culture; Countering Media Discourses on Motherhood; Maternal Loss, Depression, and Domestic Violence; Performing Feminist Mothering in Practice and Expression; Mother Writer: Writing Motherhood; Creating Outlaw Children; Imaging LGBT Mothers and Maternity; Late bloomers, Post-Maternal Mother Artists; Representing Motherhood on the Internet; The Politics of Motherhood and Spirituality in Music and Visual Culture; Motherhood, Art, and Creativity; Healing and Creativity; The Performance of the Maternal or Performing Motherhood; Mothering and Disability: Producing New Paradigms of Normal; Motherhood in the News: Mothers as Newsmaker; Documenting Motherhood: Maternal Documentaries; Mothers, Motherhood and Photography; Behind the Camera: Mothers as Filmmakers, Directors, Producers; Mother Musicians across Musical Genres: Rock, Rap, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Country Narratives of Creative Mothers: Moms who Expressing: Imaging Breastfeeding Mothers, Mommy Bloggers: Re-Writing Motherhood, etc.; Dealing with (Post-partum) Depression by Making Creative Work; Pregnant moms; Celebrity mothers; How images of fathers impact motherhood representation; News media coverage of foster moms; Moms in politics; teen mothers in film or television; advertising as aimed at pregnant/new Moms; Mothers as consumers; Mothering and the representation of Class

Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Phyllis Chesler

Jill Brooke, Huffington Post

This May 20, 21, 22, 23 2010 in New York City, Mamapalooza will create its 9th Annual Festival of (M)others in the arts and beyond. Activities include dance, theater, music, spoken word, film poetry and three days of Academic Presentations with The Association For Research On Mothering, disseminating information, social, political and cultural content as it relates to women, mothers and families, culminating at Summer On The Hudson with a free outdoor family festival, featuring mom-rock bands, women owned businesses & activities for all. Complete Schedule Here.

MAMAPALOOZA Inc.

Connecting Mothers through Music, Art, Activism and Education for Cultural, Economic & Social awareness. MOMS ROCK! Mamapalooza serves as a resource for mothers seeking support, awareness and education in the arts, entrepreneurship and areas of mental and physical health. We are a cultural and social service hub, fostering talent, and providing a network for professional advancement, creative fulfillment, and financial education, encouraging well-being for women and families.

M.O.M. Museum Of Motherhood

The Museum Of Motherhood and Motherhood Foundation Inc. are a certified 501c3 non-profit devoted to the study of Motherhood. Find out more at www.MotherStudies.org