"State of the Arts" producer Eric Schultz profiled celebrated, feminist, abstract expressionist artist Joan Snyder in 2011, shortly after she received a MacArthur "Genius" Award. The Zimmerli Museum at Rutgers University had just mounted an expansive show of her prints from 1963-2010 called "Dancing with the Dark." Eric met the artist in New Brunswick and at her home and studio in Brooklyn where she reflected on her life's work. While there, he also spoke with her daughter Molly, and Joan's long-time partner Maggie, a New York City judge.

The artist has been a pivotal figure in helping to promote and recognize women artists. In the 1970s she established the Rutgers Series for Women Artists, the first exhibition space in the United States dedicated solely to established and emerging women artists. Louise Bourgeois, Faith Ringgold, Carolee Schneemann, and many others had important solo shows there.

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