Artful Women

Artful Women celebrates 39 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. Coordinated by dedicated volunteers, the juried art show and sale benefits the Wisconsin Women’s Network. Artful Women 2025 will run from November 1 through December 6, 2025 in the Surgical Waiting Area at University Hospital, 600 Highland Ave., Madison.

Interested in participating as an artist? We’d love to see your work as part of this year’s exhibition—find details below on how to apply!

Watercolor painting by Tina Hogle, past Artful Women participant.

Artful Women 2025

Call for Artists—AppLY TODAY!

Applications for Artful Women 2025 are now open for new and continuing artists. The show is juried, and artists working in a variety of mediums are encouraged to apply. Applications are open to cisgender and transgender women, as well as non-binary and genderqueer individuals. Learn more about the application process here!

Application Deadlines:

  • New artists: Apply by October 13, 2025.

  • Continuing artists: Apply by October 17, 2025.

Choose from two application options:

  1. Fillable Microsoft Word document: This version allows you to type directly into the form and can be downloaded here.

  2. Printable form: This version is designed for you to print and fill out by hand. You can download it here.

Only one form is required. Applications, along with a high-quality image of your work, should be emailed to Kathryn Lederhause at artkhlwwn@gmail.com.

2025 Show Dates & Location

November 1 – December 6, 2025
Surgical Waiting Area, University Hospital
600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI

Visit the Show

  • In person: Beginning on November 1, 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.

  • Reception: Stay tuned for details about an in-person reception in Madison to celebrate the artists!

THANKS & CONTACT 

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.