About Us

The Women’s LIVE Artist Studio (WLAS) is a dynamic pop-up gallery experience at Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier, showcasing the work of 30+ women artists across five generations. Our artists represent a wide range of backgrounds and mediums, united by a shared mission to empower women and expand visibility for creatives of color.

Now operating in a flexible pop-up format, WLAS offers rotating exhibitions, hands-on workshops, private and corporate events, and live painting activations throughout the Pier. Whether you're visiting for a family-friendly art experience or attending one of our special events, WLAS is a place where art, community, and creativity come together.

More than a gallery, we’re a movement—and you're invited.

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Meet Our Founders

  • Martha A. Wade

    Martha is deeply involved in the fine arts community as an artist, educator, and curator. Her artwork has a dreamlike feel, where a sense of movement is created in every piece. You will often find constellations immersed in her work, to show our connection to each other and the Universe.

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  • Dana Todd Pope

    Dana is an award winning Chicago based visual artist, entrepreneur, muralist, filmmaker & author. She's the founder of Fearlessly Hue® a kid's room home décor line (sold on Walmart.com and Amazon) and the author of "Know Money, Grow, Money," a children's picture book.

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Featured Artists

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Our Partners

  • Dr. Patricia Jones-Blessman
Print of a woman wearing flower dress, walking.

Candace Hunter

"Dem Perseverance" Matted Print by Candace Hunter

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