Women in Art 2025: Opening Reception
Bee Cave Arts Foundation 12912 Hill Country Blvd #F160, Bee Cave, TX, United StatesWomen in Visual Art (WIVA) presents "Women in Art 2025," a special art exhibition celebrating Women's History from February 26th to March 28th at The Hive Gallery in the Hill Country Galleria. This captivating exhibit showcases a diverse array of paintings, drawings, sculptures, mixed media, and fiber arts created by talented local women artists. Inspired by themes of women's history, health, beauty, motherhood, and equality, the exhibition offers a unique and thought-provoking exploration of the female experience. Join us for a special Artist Reception on March 1st, from 2 to 4:00 pm. Meet the artists, celebrate their work, and enjoy light refreshments at this free and open-to-the-public event. The exhibit will be open throughout March during regular gallery hours. Be sure to also visit the companion exhibition, "Women in Photography 2025," taking place at the Lake Travis Community Library in Lakeway from March 1st to March 29th. This showcase highlights the stunning artwork of local women photographers. Both exhibitions are part of WIVA's ongoing mission to champion the voices and talents of women in visual art.
International Women’s Day
Women in Visual Art TX, United StatesInternational Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, has roots in early 20th-century labor movements. While officially recognized by the UN in 1977, its origins trace back to the 1909 National Woman's Day in the US, honoring striking garment workers. In 1910, Clara Zetkin proposed March 8th as an international day for women's rights, gaining widespread support by 1911. Initially used to protest World War I, the day became a symbol of broader women's movements. The UN officially marked it in 1975, and in 1977, the UN General Assembly formalized it as a day for women's rights and international peace. Women's History Month began as a week-long celebration in Santa Rosa, California, in 1978, organized by the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women. It coincided with International Women's Day. The idea gained popularity, and in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8th National Women's History Week. President Reagan continued this until 1987 when Congress established the entire month of March as Women's History Month. Since then, every president has issued annual proclamations for the occasion.
Women in Photography 2025 Opening Reception
Lake Travis Community Library 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin, TX, United StatesWomen in Visual Art (WIVA) is delighted to present "Women in Photography 2025," a captivating exhibition celebrating Women's History Month. Held at the Lake Travis Library from March 1st to March 29th, 2025, this showcase will feature a diverse collection of powerful and inspiring photographs. Exploring themes of women's history, health, beauty, motherhood, and the ongoing pursuit of equality, the exhibition will feature both works by established women photographers and captivating portraits of women captured by talented local artists. Join us for a special Photographer Reception on International Women's Day, March 8th, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Meet the photographers, celebrate their work, and enjoy light refreshments at this free and open-to-the-public event. The exhibit will be open throughout March during regular library hours. Be sure to also visit the companion exhibition, "Women in Art 2025," taking place at the Hive Gallery in the Hill Country Galleria from February 26th to March 28th. This showcase highlights the stunning artwork of local women artists. Both exhibitions are part of WIVA's ongoing mission to champion the voices and talents of women in visual art.