Special Thanks
WAAW Would Like to Thank:
Alice Bhandhukravi, AWITA, AJ, Andy Marsh, Charlotte Bonham-Carter, Diana Spiegelberg and the Somerset House, Dr Kate McMillan at King’s College and Freelands Foundation, Dyana Gravina and the Procreate Project, Gayane Umerova and Uzbekistan National Pavilion La Biennale di Venezia 2022, Harry HANDELSMAN & the Manhattan Lofts Group, Joey Ghaszl and The Maine team, Kensington and Chelsea Art Walk, Laura Archer of Masterpiece, Mark Dale of W1 Curates, Mary Brennan, Megan Piper of The Line, Michelle Penny, Pam Weinstock, Simon Martin of Pallant House Gallery.
Special thanks to the ones who played an instrumental role in creating WAAW London: Georgina Macpherson, John Whittingdale OBE MP and Central Saint Martins UAL.
WAAW was born following research for a dissertation for MA Arts and Cultural Enterprise at Central Saint Martins UAL in London, United Kingdom in 2019. Since its official launch in 2022, WAAW has grown into a global community fostering inclusion, balance and true love for art.
Thank you for WAAWing with us!❤️🚀
Why We WAAW
“The gallery initiative celebrating female artists. WAAW is a new project that encourages galleries in London and beyond to exhibit exclusively female artists during 8-15 June.”
— Arts Council England
“Women Artists’ Art Week is an exciting new initiative that underlines London’s position both as a vibrant cultural centre and a world-class art market.”
— Anthony Browne, British Art Market Federation (BAMF)
“Women Artists’ Art Week London is a gender-focused initiative working towards equal rights for women. Through emphasis on creative expressions, as a medium of communication, drawing attention to barriers that impede artistic expression and creation.”
— Jean-Michel Armengol, General Secretary of the National Commission of Andorra for UNESCO
“Our involvement resonates globally, signaling the flourishing East African art scene's impact. We eagerly anticipate this movement's continued growth and positive impact on the arts in Africa and beyond.”
— Lorna Mashiba-Albou, founder of Rangi Gallery
“Established in London and adopted worldwide, WAAW, the Women Artists' Art Week initiative, supports female artists and works to advance gender equality in the global art market by highlighting women artists.”