Artful Women

Artful Women celebrates 40 years of providing a platform for talented women artists to showcase their work. From paintings and beadwork to photography, sculpture, and mixed media, artists from across the state come together to create a diverse, month-long exhibition Artful Women celebrates the creativity of Wisconsin artists, with a portion of artwork sales supporting the Wisconsin Women’s Network’s mission and programs.

Join us in celebrating 40 years of Artful Women! Find details below about this year's exhibition, reception, and how to view the artwork.

Watercolor painting by Tina Hogle, past Artful Women participant.

Artful Women 2026

Artful women celebrates 40 yearS

We're excited to celebrate this milestone anniversary with an exhibition featuring new and returning artists working in a variety of mediums from across Wisconsin! This year, we plan to showcase the work of at least 40 talented artists in honor of 40 years of Artful Women.

2026 Show Details & Location

November 8 – December 4, 2026 Surgical Waiting Area, University Hospital
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI

Visit the Show

  • In person: Beginning on November 8, view the exhibition and purchase artwork during the hospital’s open hours.

  • Online: A virtual gallery slideshow will be posted on our website and shared on social media after opening day.

  • Purchasing artwork: Details on how to purchase artwork will be shared here when the exhibition opens on November 8.

  • Reception: Join us for the Artful Women 2026 Reception and Awards Presentation as we come together to celebrate our incredible community of local artists! The reception will feature a cash bar, light refreshments, and the 2026 virtual gallery slideshow. Visit our Facebook event page for more details. We hope to see you there!

SPECIAL THANKS

This project is supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation.

We are also grateful to the UW Health Art Program for its longstanding partnership and for providing a space at University Hospital to showcase Artful Women annually since 2002. Their continued support has helped connect Wisconsin artists and their work with patients, visitors, staff, and community members for more than two decades.

Special thanks to longtime WWN supporter Kathryn Lederhause for her leadership of this important program that uplifts and celebrates local artists, and to the entire team of incredible volunteers for making Artful Women possible!

For more information about how to get involved with Artful Women, please contact Kathryn at artkhlwwn@gmail.com.