About Us

The Women's LIVE Artist Studio (WLAS) is a vibrant hub nestled within the heart of Navy Pier, Chicago's premier indoor tourist destination, boasting over 9 million visitors annually. Our Gallery is dedicated to showcasing the artistic talents of women artists from the local community.

Through daily live art demonstrations, we invite our visitors to witness the creative process in action. We represent a supportive community of 30+ female artists from diverse backgrounds and mediums, spanning 5 generations. Our artists all share a common commitment to empowering women in the Chicago art scene and advocating for equal recognition and opportunities.

More than a gallery, we are a community.

Opening this Month

WLAS is exhibiting on Martha's Vineyard with 10 artists at The Oak Bluffs Public Library this week. Contact Us for an exclusive VIP collector's preview

EXHIBITING ARTISTS

  • Candace Hunter
  • Jennifer Turner
  • Jennifer Warren
  • Reisha
  • Shanel Romain
  • Marissa Kendrick
  • Dana Todd Pope
  • Martha A. Wade
  • Rhonda Gray
  • Kristen Williams

Giving her Her Flowers

Opens Thursday, August 1, 2024 at the Oak Bluffs Public Library.

This exhibition featuring 10 Black women artists celebrating Black women writers with ties to Martha's Vineyard. Curated and presented by Dana Todd Pope of the Women's LIVE Artist Studio, in partnership with the Oak Bluffs Public Library Sankofa Festival and HBCU Legacy Week On The Vineyard.

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Meet the artists now on view on Martha's Vineyard for "Giving her Her Flowers," an exhibition honoring Black woman writers who spent on on the Vineyard. Now on view through September 30, 2024.

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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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Our Partners

  • Dr. Patricia Jones-Blessman