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.
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This Week
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 Women's LIVE Artist Studio, in partnership with the Oak Bluffs Public Library Sankofa Festival and HBCU Legacy Week On The Vineyard.
Featured Collection
Meet a few of the artists headed to the Venice Biennale 2024 with Womens' LIVE Artist Studio.
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Basquy No. 2 (Original Oil or Giclée Print)
Vendor:Jennifer WarrenRegular price From $285.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Nina's Eyes (Mixed Media)
Vendor:Candace HunterRegular price $2,000.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Dream Big (Original)
Vendor:Martha A. WadeRegular price $6,800.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Something Beautiful (Oil on Canvas)
Vendor:Jennifer WarrenRegular price From $285.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
21st Century Guts (Giclée Print)
Vendor:Jennifer WarrenRegular price $285.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Black Men Are Fragile
Vendor:Jennifer HodgesRegular price $777.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Andre 3000
Vendor:Kristen WilliamsRegular price $425.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
All A Flutter (Mixed Media)
Vendor:Candace HunterRegular price $4,400.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Meet Our Founders
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Martha A. Wade
View ArtworkMartha 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
View ArtworkDana 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.
Featured Artists
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Rhonda Gray
Rhonda Gray is an award-winning visual artist, muralist, and history professor. She...
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Jaudat R. Art
Jaudat Rahmani is a self-taught Chicago based artist who started this journey...
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Marissa Kendrick
Marissa Kendrick is an entrepreneur, artist, designer, and humanitarian. Inspired by art, storytelling...
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Jennifer Warren
I am a Chicago-based oil painter making work that explores nature, beauty,...
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Gretchen Jankowski
Gretchen is a printmaker, mixed media artist, and educator creating functional art...
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Jennifer Hodges
Jennifer L. Hodges is an Abstract Acrylic & Mixed Media Visual Artist...
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Natalia Virafuentes
Natalia is a mural and interdisciplinary artist born and raised in the...
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Jennifer Turner
As a mixed media artist, I delve into the realms of transformation,...
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Minnie Watkins
Minnie is a full time visual artist best known for her black...
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Candace Hunter
Candace creates collage, paintings, installations and performance art. Plainly, she tells stories....
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Dani Galleri
Throughout her childhood Dani was heavily involved in multiple art forms. It...
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Kristen Williams
Kristen C. Williams is a creative and accomplished storyboard artist and UX...
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Kudzai Mutasa
Zimbabwean Visual Artist, Kudzai Blessing Mutasa made her way to the United...