Events

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 […]

Join us on Saturday, August 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. for the closing Artist Walkthrough of Pro/Fuse, the final opportunity to view the exhibition before it comes down. A select group of participating artists will be on hand to share insights into their work and artistic practice, walking through their pieces and the techniques […]

Join us for the opening reception for Feminism 250: Woman Made America, a group exhibition featuring work by 52 women and nonbinary artists across a wide range of mediums. The exhibition opens with a public reception on Saturday, August 29, from 4 to 7 p.m., and remains on view through September 26, 2026, at Woman […]

Woman Made Gallery (WMG) invites you to its inaugural Makers & Shakers Bash, a landmark evening celebrating art, activism, and the unstoppable women and non-binary visionaries who are reshaping our nation. This event is launched to recognize and honor those who are already doing the work. In the first year of this annual tradition, we honor Scheherazade […]

Versus/Verses is a literary program bringing together six poets to explore the intersections of poetry, law, history, and social justice. Taking inspiration from landmark legal cases and issues, including fugitive slave laws, freedom of religion, Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, medically assisted suicide, and Obscenity and Art. The featured poets use their […]

Join us on the last day of “Feminism 250: Woman Made America” to view the art in the exhibition and hear select artists talk about their work. Events are free and open to the public, and WMG is wheelchair accessible. https://womanmade.org/feminism-250-woman-made-america/

Please join us for the opening reception of In Full View, a juried exhibition of women and non-binary artists age 65 and older exploring visibility, aging, memory, and a life fully lived. Meet the artists and celebrate with us! Saturday, October 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Woman Made Gallery, 1332 S. Halsted St., Chicago […]