Ladies Only

How many arts organizations are out there that support women artists here in the Bay Area? Good question. So I’ve started searching on Google for organizations that focus on women artists in one form or fashion. Here’s the list so far:

Asian American Women’s Arts Association: AAWAA’s mission is to be a catalyst of change and empowerment for Asian American women artists in the visual, literary and media arts by offering thought-provoking projects and programs that challenge, inspire and interpret their work.

Brava! For Women in the Arts: Founded in 1986, Brava is committed to the artistic expression of women, people of color and youth. With extensive education programs and a new Artistic Director, Brava is poised to become even more of a powerhouse in theatre and the arts.

San Francisco Women Artists: San Francisco Women Artists is a non-profit organization dedicated to the furtherance of women in the visual fine arts. Since its inception in the late 1880's as a sketch club it has been in continuous operation. In 1924, then known as the Society of Women Artists, it evolved into today's San Francisco Women Artists.

San Francisco Women’s Film Festival: Established to address the under representation of women in the film and media industries, WFI's mission is to honor, showcase, and facilitate the creation of films that are directed or co-directed by women. We achieve our mission by supporting, promoting, exhibiting, and honoring the achievements and contributions of women in the world of cinema.

South Bay Area Women’s Caucus for Arts: The South Bay Area Women's Caucus for Art was established in 1989 as a local chapter of the national Women's Caucus for Art. SBAWCA strives to provide contacts and places to exhibit the artwork of their members.

The Fund for Women Artists: The Fund for Women Artists was founded on the belief that women artists have the power to change the way women are perceived in society. Working to ensure that women artists have full access to the financial and other resources they need to do this crucial work, The Fund for Women Artists focuses mainly on women in theatre, film, and video.


Obviously, this list is just the beginning. I’ll continue to work on expanding it.