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Women in Photography Exhibit 2025
Women in Visual Art (WIVA) presents Women in Photography 2025, a special photo exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month from March 1st – March 31st at the Lake Travis Library. This creative exhibit includes dramatic photos both by women photographers and portraits of women taken by local photographers. The exhibit was inspired by women’s history, health, beauty, motherhood and equality. We invite you to join us at the Artists Reception on International Women’s Day, March 8th from 1:30-3pm. Light refreshments will be served and it is open to the public. Feel free to enjoy this exhibit anytime in March during regular library business hours. Also please visit the sister exhibit Women…
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Women in Visual Art (WIVA) is a dynamic global collective of inspired women artists. We produce the annual renowned Women in Art and Women in Photography exhibitions. Join our vibrant community and unlock exclusive perks: Showcase Your Talent: Feature your bio and artwork in our digital gallery. Gain Exposure: Get published in online and offline media outlets. Enjoy Savings: Benefit from exclusive discounts on publications, materials and services. Create Connections: Share your artistic journey with like-minded women artists. Highlight Your Work: Receive special recognition in upcoming exhibitions. Elevate your artistic journey with WIVA! Join for FREE for a limited time and enjoy benefits until December 31, 2025. Apply Now to start your artistic…
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Women in Photography Exhibit 2024
WIVA presented the debut Women in Photography 📸 art exhibit on display from March 1-30, 2024 at the Lake Travis Community Library in celebration of Women’s History Month. This exhibit featured thirty photographs from eleven local photographers, showcasing their diverse perspectives and talents as well as compelling photographic portraits of women subjects. Artist Reception took place on on Saturday March 9th from 1:30-3pm. The reason for this exhibit was to celebrate the annual Women’s History Month through creative photographic expressions highlighting women’s history, issues, and rights. Photographers of all ages were encouraged to explore themes of voting, equality, health, beauty, motherhood, and more, whether through abstract or realistic photographic representations.…
