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)
- Environmentally sustainable
- Community driven
- Socially impactful
- Supporting diversity globally
- Encouraging gender equality
- Supporting mental health
- Improving livelihoods of female artists which has a direct impact on their children
“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.”