Tag: Women In Arts
Leigh Witherell uses the human figure to explore the emotions people often struggle to put into words. Working primarily through figurative painting, she creates intimate images shaped by grief, love, vulnerability, loss, and resilience. Her practice is deeply intuitive, beginning with emotion rather than anatomy or gesture, and her figures have evolved alongside her own experience of grief after the unexpected loss of her daughter in 2021. Witherell’s work also examines male vulnerability, unspoken feelings, and the stories carried quietly by those around us. Through projects such as The Invisibility Project,…
Joan Cox has spent more than twenty-five years exploring the figure, creating intimate oil paintings that centre queer women and the ordinary moments of their lives. Her couples appear in homes, parks, bedrooms, and everyday settings, surrounded by the objects, animals, books, clothing, and details that reveal who they are. Drawing from art history while reimagining familiar compositions through contemporary queer perspectives, Joan creates paintings that give women who love women space to exist on their own terms. Her work challenges the tradition of depicting women primarily through the male gaze,…
The Things We Feel is a new international virtual exhibition open call by Women in Arts, inviting women and non-binary artists to explore emotion, memory, experience, and the inner worlds that shape their creative practice.
Life, Love & Everything She Creates is now live as a virtual exhibition by Women In Arts Network, bringing together women artists exploring life, love, creativity, memory, identity, and everything that inspires them to create.
Discover four upcoming open calls for women artists, from international exhibitions and competitions to publishing opportunities with deadlines approaching soon.
The Beauty of Still Life invites artists to slow down, look closely, and discover the beauty and stories hidden within ordinary objects. With the deadline extended to August 30, artists now have more time to submit their unique interpretations of this timeless genre.
Discover the contemporary paintings of Slovenian artist Tea Rudolf, whose cinematic figurative works celebrate modern womanhood through quiet, everyday moments. From intimate interiors to joyful gatherings, her original paintings transform ordinary experiences into timeless visual stories that invite viewers to slow down and savor life's simple beauty.
Learn what galleries truly look for before offering representation. Discover five practical ways to strengthen your artistic practice, build trust, and become the kind of artist galleries want to invest in.
Discover four international virtual exhibitions offering women artists the opportunity to gain global exposure, connect with creative communities, and showcase their work online. From juried competitions to themed exhibitions, explore the best opportunities to apply for in 2026.
The start of a new year carries possibility. Artist of the Month invites women artists to step forward, share their work, and begin the year by trusting their creative voice.