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If you believe that your grandmother’s casserole or your father’s signature empanadas deserve a spot in a museum, here’s your chance. According to Smithsonian, the National Museum of Women in the Arts—the only institution dedicated exclusively to celebrating female artists—is calling for the public to contribute their family recipes for a new exhibition.
The online exhibit, named 'Reclamation: Recipes, Remedies, and Ritual,' will explore how food connects to our personal lives. The Washington, D.C. museum is asking for participants to submit a dish that has significance to them—whether it’s a treasured recipe, a food memory, or a family remedy—accompanied by a photo and story that shares the meaning behind their submission.
The project’s submission page states, 'Reclamation aims to help us reconnect with ourselves, our ancestors, and our food traditions. By cooking for ourselves and nourishing others, we revive our heritage and create new traditions within our communities.'
The chosen entries will be featured in the National Museum of Women in the Arts' inaugural online-only interactive exhibition. Alongside public food memories and recipes, the show will also present works from nine female creators, ranging from chefs to visual artists and performance artists. The aim of 'Reclamation,' as outlined on the museum's website, is to offer 'a virtual experience that redefines the traditional role of women in nourishment and healing.'
To participate in this project, you can share your personal food story by filling out the online form provided here. 'Reclamation: Recipes, Remedies, and Ritual' will be accessible online starting January 18, 2021.
