Women in the Arts, Inc.

Mission

Women in the Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded to recognize the work of women artists and bring art education to the greater community. The organization’s defining statements, “Art heals by giving voice to the soul,” and “Celebrating the Genius of Women,” underline its mission to advance art education for people of all ages, especially the youth, and raise public awareness of women’s contributions to the arts.

Programs

Community School of the Arts (CSA)

“Art heals by giving voice to the soul”

Art education for PK-12 grade

CSA offers an intensive education in the arts for students in Pre-K through 12 grade, hosted at the Hiawassee branch library in Orlando during selected dates in the year. Classes are free and all supplies are provided. Each session of the program concludes with a student art exhibition and awards ceremony.

Art education ages 18 and above

Fine arts workshops are offered in partnership with the Orange County Library System, primarily at the Southwest branch library, for adult students.

CSA on Tour

This program brings the work of students on a traveling exhibition at various library locations, businesses, and partner organizations.

CSA at the Museum

In partnership with the Mennello Museum of American Art, and Orlando Museum of Art, CSA offers a studio series for advanced students built around current exhibits in the museum. 

Women in the Arts competition, exhibition, and awards

“Celebrating the Genius of Women”

This juried annual competition, held in early spring, is organized in partnership with the Orlando Public Library, celebrating Women’s History Month  and exhibiting the work of the competition finalists at the library main branch. The Women in the Arts Awards event recognizes local finalists, United States, and international honorees. 

“Therefore, the goal of the Women in the Arts competition is to recognize, reward, and promote women’s accomplishments and talent in the arts while also providing a venue for them to showcase their work and connect with other female artists.”

Excerpt from “The Little Non profit that does” by Samira de Nijs