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Alabama Women’s Caucus for Art

@alwca.bsky.social

The ALWCA is a chapter of the National Women's Caucus for Art, founded in 1972 with the mission to build community through art, education, and social activism while elevating women's contributions in the arts. 🎨 www.Alwca.org 🎨 linktr.ee/alabamawca

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The ALWCA invites you to a craft and snack picnic with the Birmingham Pod at the Gardens. Bring a project, a potluck dish to share, and a friend. DM for more info! 🌺🧺🎨

πŸ“When: Saturday, August 23rd, 10 am - 2 pm
πŸ“Where: Birmingham Botanical Gardens in the Formal Lawn & Queens Gates.

12.08.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three tassels made of cotton yarn and found objects.

Three tassels made of cotton yarn and found objects.

Soft Body (Tassel for Mother's Day)

Soft Body (Tassel for Mother's Day)

Freak Flag (Tassel for Pride)

Freak Flag (Tassel for Pride)

Fall Risk (Tassel for Independence Day)

Fall Risk (Tassel for Independence Day)

Three new works on display with @alwca.bsky.social at Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment πŸ––πŸ»

01.05.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the New ALWCA Leadership!
Join us Monday, May 5th at 6 PM for an exciting in-person and hybrid event in both Birmingham and Huntsville!

HSV:
Wilson Hall at UAH, 2nd Floor, Room #244

Bham
Studio by the Tracks
301 20th Street South, Irondale, AL 35210

DM for Zoom link.

29.04.2025 00:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Eight oversized abstract watercolor postcards on a clear glass outdoor table. Feferi, the red and white Corgi, is grinning on the left.

Eight oversized abstract watercolor postcards on a clear glass outdoor table. Feferi, the red and white Corgi, is grinning on the left.

Worked on some β€œI am grateful for you” postcards that I’m sending off to some dear friends. This is a year long collaboration project between @annelabovitz.bsky.social and @alwca.bsky.social / @nationalwca.org

#Postcards #PostcardArt #OnlyBeautifulThings #MakingThings #ArtYear

17.04.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The Place We Go" exhibition tour.
Meet across from the hospital gift shop in the main hospital.
Art is located in the Women's & Children's Hospital and the Huntsville Hospital mezzanine.
Β Parking:
β€’ West Side Lot: Next to W&C building
β€’ Visitor Garage: Off Gallatin Street
β€’ Cost: $2 for both lots

24.03.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) 🎨

A 12th-century visionary nun, Hildegard's talents spanned music composition, writing, & medicine. Best known for her vivid visions depicted in beautifully illustrated books, she inspired communities & remains a cultural icon.

22.03.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BHAM Art Lovers!
Join us for a fun gathering on 4/3 at 6 PM, hosted by Savannah & Sam!
Connect with local artists, bring friends, sketchbooks & snacks. Let's build a vibrant creative community together!

RSVP via QR code or link to for address. You don't have to be a WCA member to join the fun!

20.03.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A magical witch’s cozy spot 🩷🩷🩷 #illustration #kidlitart

18.03.2025 00:48 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œEmbodied: Contemporary Takes on the Dress” is up @jc4arts in Troy! Reception is April 12.

β€’ a bundle of sentimental souvenirs + cardboard alphabet cutouts made with K and A when they were little.

β€’ I imagine our bodies as cosmic creations and our minds receivers of signals, waves, and the like πŸ“‘

18.03.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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María Fragoso 🎨

A Forbes 30 Under 30 artist, Fragoso's vibrant paintings celebrate Mexican culture while exploring gender & queer identity. Her work invites us to glimpse intimate moments, pushing boundaries with bold colors & daring subjects. 🌈 #MaríaFragoso

18.03.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Remedios Varo (1908-1963), a Spanish-born Surrealist painter who defied conventions & overcame adversity to create enchanting, dreamlike works. From her European roots to her life in Mexico, Varo's art & friendship with fellow visionary Leonora Carrington continue to inspire us.

13.03.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Artemisia Gentileschi (1593-1656), an Italian Baroque painter who defied gender norms & overcame adversity to create powerful works like "Susanna & the Elders" & "Judith Slaying Holofernes."

12.03.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shannon Bourn
β€œCoffee, Study, Rest, Repeat” will be on display at Alabama A&M in the show β€œThe Feminine” all month!

11.03.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#REPOST @alabamawca with @download_repost_pro - The Places We Go
Huntsville Hospital
Up until April 29th

Garden of Lights
Aynslee Moon Smithee
@amoon_artist

11.03.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the date for a Pie Party!
Hosted by Aynslee Smithee, join us on March 29th starting at 5:30 PM for an evening filled with delicious pies, both sweet & savory. Bring your favorite pie to share & a friend to enjoy this delightful event!

RSVP to Alabamawca@gmail.com or Aynslee's address.

11.03.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Properzia de' Rossi (c. 1490-1530), a trailblazing Italian sculptor who made history as the only woman featured in Vasari's Lives of Artists (1550). She broke barriers in the male-dominated art world, leaving a legacy of extraordinary sculptures carved in stone & other unconventional materials.

10.03.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations, artists!
The Feminine Exhibition

Alabama A&M University
Morrison Building Art Gallery | 1st floor
Gallery Hours | M-F, 9-5pm
Gallery closed on March 13 & 14

10.03.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lubaina Himid (b. 1954), a groundbreaking British artist & curator. As a pioneer of the UK's Black Art movement & winner of the 2017 Turner Prize, she continues to create powerful art that explores identity, history, & cultural representation.

09.03.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing Flora Yukhnovich (b. 1990), a British painter revitalizing the Rococo style for modern times. Her colorful works invite us to reflect on the power of personal taste & self-expression while exploring the hidden facets of identity.

07.03.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Corinna Nicole's pieces from the β€œDis/Connected” series will @thecuratedgallery!
β€œ Her Essence" exhibition
The Journey of Womanhood, A powerful exhibition exploring the many facets of womanhood and its deep historical roots through symbolism, visual art, and live performances.

06.03.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kami Watson in β€œHer Essence” @thecuratedgallery
β€’Resistance is Contagious
β€’Escape or Conform
β€’Defiance
β€œHer Essence: The Journey of Womanhood,” a powerful exhibition exploring the many facets of womanhood and its deep historical roots through symbolism, visual art, and live erformances.

06.03.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rocío Navarro 🎨

A Mexico-born, France-based artist, Navarro's vibrant portraits explore identity & cultural experiences between two nations. Using bold colors & everyday objects, her work highlights the beauty in the mundane, inviting us to reflect on our own lives.

06.03.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@uwoc_al with @greenpeapress designed these beautiful products for Women's History Month, and all proceeds will be donated to @uwoc_al ! This design is available this month ONLY. We hope you'll help us by making a purchase and/or spreading the word! Thank you!
www.greenpeapress.com/campaign

06.03.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dora Maar (1907-1997) was a pioneering French photographer, painter, & poet who left an indelible mark on Surrealism. She documented Picasso's creation of Guernica, influencing his work & redefining the role of photography in art. Her daring spirit continues to inspire today.

03.03.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jordan Casteel (b. 1989) is a New York-based figurative painter who captures the essence of people in her community. Her work showcases a diverse range of individuals, including friends, family, and strangers, celebrating the beauty of humanity.

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Tamara Natalie Madden (1975-2017), a Jamaican-American painter & mixed-media artist whose vibrant works explored the social, spiritual, & cultural identity of the African diaspora. Her powerful legacy lives on through her beautiful creations.

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Our big dreams - Misty Granade Making things is good for all of us. Dreaming is good for all of us. Thinking about how we lean into dreaming and making these days.

I've been thinking about what we make with our hands and how that lets us dream big for the future ahead. Read about it here: misty.granades.com/2025/02/25/o...

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Rosie Lee Tompkins (1936-2006) was a visionary African-American quiltmaker & fiber artist. Hailed by The NY Times as "one of the great American artists," her vibrant & innovative quilts are celebrated for their geometric anarchy & creative use of unconventional materials.

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Kara Walker (1969), an acclaimed African-American contemporary artist renowned for her powerful exploration of race, gender, & identity. Using unique silhouetted figures in her work, Walker subverts traditional art forms to challenge societal norms & spark crucial conversations around inequality.

25.02.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Meet Adrian Margaret Smith Piper (b. 1948), a trailblazing African-American conceptual artist, philosopher, & educator. Known for her provocative works exploring race, gender, & identity, Piper's influential career spans art, academia, & activism.

24.02.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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