Saturday, July 12th at 11:00am - Join us for a guided tour of 'The Unforgiving Yardstick: A Look at Women's Roles and Struggles in Westchester County' with artist and curator Fleur Spolidor.

For centuries, women have been measured—both literally and figuratively—against standards that dictated their roles, freedoms, and even their attire. This exhibition, led by artist Fleur Spolidor, explores these constraints through 23 original works, including portraits of remarkable Westchester women and sculptural pieces crafted from measuring tapes. From corsets to cycling bloomers, these works challenge us to reconsider the ways in which society has shaped and confined women’s lives.

This event is free to the public, with donations gratefully accepted. RSVP is requested.

About Fleur Spolidor - Curator and artist

Fleur Spolidor, MFA, is an eco-conscious visual artist whose work addresses critical issues such as women’s rights and climate change. Recently, Spolidor received two grants from the New York State Council on the Arts and administered by Arts Westchester: the first in 2023 for “The Swimsuits Series: A Pictorial Reflection on Women’s Rights,”, and the second in 2024 for her project, “The Unforgiving Yardstick: A Look at Women’s Roles and Struggles in Westchester County”. "The Swimsuits series" was on display at the Jay Heritage Center in Rye, NY, Oct-Nov 2023 and a destination during New York State’s Path Through History Weekend 2023. It was scheduled to be on display at the United Nations Headquarters for CSW 69 in March 2025, but the exhibition was canceled two weekends before installation.

Spolidor actively volunteers her artistic skills for schools and nonprofits and has been selected for an Maker in Residence in 2025 at the Harrison Public Library, with an emphasis on upcycling in art . She was also awarded a grant for curatorial projects during the pandemic by the Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds in the Netherlands and was selected as a mentee in the 2021 NCWCA Mentorship Program in San Francisco. Spolidor recently received an artist certification by the City of New Rochelle, NY.

Her works are included in both private and public collections across Europe and the United States. Born and raised in Paris, France, Spolidor currently lives and works in Westchester County, NY. Learn more at https://www.fleurspolidor.com/

About The Rye Historical Society

The Rye Historical Society was founded in 1964 by a group of concerned citizens who banded together to preserve, restore and protect the Square House, an 18th century inn located on the Village Green in Rye.

After faithfully restoring the Square House, the Society has maintained it as a house museum. In 1980, Rye History received accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. The Society acquired the Timothy Knapp House, Westchester County’s oldest surviving house, in 1992, restoring and opening it to the public in 2001 as an archival and research center.

The Society continues to serve the community through school visits and programs, vacation and summer programs, lectures, exhibits, walking tours and numerous family and community events throughout the year.

The Unforgiving Yardstick: A Guided Tour with Fleur Spolidor

A Look at Women's Roles and Struggles in Westchester County