This hands-on workshop, led by Sharon Bladholm, explores the art and ecology of seeds. While creating art, participants will discuss seed diversity, seed structure and dispersal, and the importance of natural and man-made seed banks in ecological restoration. No experience necessary; all materials provided. Space is limited to 12 participants. Workshop fee: $65 (refreshments included) […]
The group exhibition Seeds of Resilience ends with an Artist Walkthrough on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 2 to 4 p.m. Join us to hear select artists share insights into their art practice and the work on display. View the exhibition online.
Bodies Luminous is a group exhibition featuring work by 27 women and non-binary artists inspired by Diamond Forde’s poem “Fat Girl Dances with a Stranger at a Block Party,” alongside six artist-poet collaborations exploring our complex and personal relationships to our bodies. The exhibition is on view through June 20.
Resilience is a vibrant tapestry of over 142 embroidered words and phrases contributed by community members, stitched together into a colorful celebration of collective hope and the human spirit.
Compete in a poetry slam—with prizes!—hosted by slam connoisseur Kat Freeze with an assist from Off the Page curators Madeline McConico + Sarah Peecher. How does this work, you may ask? ⭐ Bring two of your best poems which address the body. The memo is embodiment: the dysmorphic, the beautiful, the tender, the exuberant. Bonus […]
Get your ticket here Join us for a free, collaborative gallery tour celebrating the body through two powerful exhibitions. Gallery Exchange: Body Sovereignty × Bodies Luminous Join us for a free, collaborative gallery tour celebrating the body through two powerful exhibitions, and the two Chicago galleries bringing them to life. On June 13 from 10am […]
Join us on the final day of Bodies Luminous for an intimate artist walkthrough. Hear select artists reflect on their work and creative practice, and listen as poets share the words that inspired the art on view.
Woman Made Gallery presents Pro/Fuse, a juried exhibition curated by Kathleen Waterloo. Featuring works by 48 women and non-binary artists, the show reveals the full expressive range of encaustic and wax media, from luminous, translucent surfaces to richly textured, sculptural forms, spanning painting, mixed media, assemblage, and experimental work that pushes the boundaries of wax […]
Whether you work in encaustic, are curious about the material, or simply want to see how Kathleen produces her signature layered paintings, this demonstration offers a rare, up-close look at her process and techniques. The event is open to artists at every level of experience. Donations are appreciated. https://womanmade.org/workshops/
Saturday, August 8, 2026 2:00 to 4:00 PM Fee: $65 The workshop takes place at Woman Made Gallery, 1332 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60607. Register Here In this workshop, participants will explore poetics in the visual language of encaustics – its ability to layer and encapsulate imagery, pigment, and texture. Participants will be asked to […]