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      • Art Deco
      • Conceptual Art
      • Documentary Photography
      • Impressionism
      • Minimalism
      • Modernism
      • Pictures Generation
      • Surrealism
    • Museums
      • National Museum of Women in the Arts
      • National Gallery of Art – Women Art & Artists
      • Smithsonian – American Women Artists
      • American Women’s History Museum
      • Smithsonian – American Women Photographers
    • Mediums
      • Ceramics
      • Collage
      • Conceptual Art
      • Digital Art
      • Fiber Art
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      • Graphic Design
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      • Women Artists A to Z
      • Women, Art & Society
      • Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?
      • Women Artists Reader
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      • We Are Artists
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Abstract Expressionism, Artists, News, Painting, Showcase

The Poetic Canvas: Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Helen Frankenthaler

Helen Frankenthaler (1928 – 2011), was an American abstract expressionist painter whose career spanned six decades. She was a major contributor to the history of postwar American painting. Her groundbreaking techniques…

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June 1, 2025
Artists, Impressionism, News, Painting, Showcase, Visual Arts

Celebrating the Light and Love of Mary Cassatt

Mary Cassatt (May 22, 1844 – June 14, 1926) wasn’t just a painter; she was a chronicler of intimate moments, a weaver of light and shadow, and a champion of…

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March 15, 2025
Artists, News, Painting, Showcase, Surrealism, Visual Arts

Celebrating the Female Pioneers of Surrealism

Surrealism, a movement born in the 1920s, revolutionized the art world with its exploration of the subconscious and dreamlike imagery. While male artists like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte are…

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August 30, 2024
  • Exhibits,  News,  Photographers,  Photography,  Showcase,  Visual Arts,  Women in Photography

    Women in Photography Exhibit 2024

    April 5, 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.…

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    February 20, 2025

    Women in Art 2024 Redefines the Female Narrative

    March 13, 2024

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    January 16, 2025
  • Artists,  Exhibits,  News,  Showcase,  Visual Arts,  Women in Art

    Women in Art 2024 Redefines the Female Narrative

    March 13, 2024 /

    From the dazzling talent of 68 women artists to the lively conversations sparked among hundreds of guests, the Women in Art 2024 Grand Opening was truly inspiring!  Women in Art 2024 Curatorial Statement “Women in Art 2024” is woven from the voices and visions of 68 talented local women artists exhibited at The Hive Gallery from February 3rd to March 22nd. Marking its second year, this powerful exhibition celebrates Women’s History Month by exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the multifaceted experiences of womanhood. Inspired by the rich and vibrant tapestry of women’s history, this exhibit transcends singular narratives. We encounter stories of personal triumphs and societal challenges, expressed through…

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    April 5, 2025

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    December 20, 2024

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    May 1, 2025
  • Artists,  Exhibits,  News,  Showcase,  Visual Arts,  Women in Art

    Women in Art Exhibit 2023

    March 1, 2023 /

    In the spring of 2023, WIVA presented the inaugural “Women in Art”, a very special art exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month from March 1-31, 2023 at the Lake Travis Community Library. This creative exhibit of paintings, drawings, digital AI art and mixed media sculptures by local women artists was inspired by women’s history, health, beauty, motherhood and equality. There was an Artist Reception on March 4th from 1:30-3pm at the library. Artists included: Judy Baer, Lily Beard, Deby Childress, Vicki Erickson, Jenny Fouilloud-Hofmann, Penny Jamrack, Adriana Peña, Denise Schneyer, Sara Schumacher, Anna Thiele, Gail Threinen, VELD, and Lynn Zwern. Women’s History Month Events: During March in addition to the art…

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    Welcome to Women in Visual Art!

    January 10, 2023

    A Tribute to Female Artists of the Past

    August 10, 2024

    Record Crowds, Powerful Voices: WIVA’s 2025 Women’s Exhibits Shine

    April 5, 2025
  • Artists,  News,  Showcase,  Women in Art,  Women in Photography

    Welcome to Women in Visual Art!

    January 10, 2023 /

    A Community Celebrating Female Creatives Welcome to WIVA! We are a dynamic global collective of inspired women artists and photographers. We are dedicated to showcasing the incredible work of women artists in our vibrant community around the world. Here, you’ll find a diverse range of visual expressions, from traditional paintings and sculptures to contemporary photography, film, graphic design, fiber/thread/sewing and digital art. To showcase talented women artists and celebrate Women’s History Month each March, we curate and produce two annual exhibitions: Women in Art and Women in Photography. Our Mission: To amplify the voices and visibility of women artists. To foster a supportive and inclusive community for female creatives. To…

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    A Pioneer of Abstract Expressionism: Joan Mitchell

    September 30, 2024

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    May 1, 2025

    The Poetic Canvas: Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Helen Frankenthaler

    June 1, 2025
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