Collection: Summer Activations + Events

Location: Outside near door 5, or inside near Kilwins and the Shakespeare Theatre.
Time: 12pm - 6pm Saturday and Sunday

Join us all month long at our new location between Doors 5 & 6 outside on the Pier! We are now located near the Shakespeare Theater and Kilwins, outside unless it’s raining. Pop-up hours, meet-the-artist moments, art giveaways, and hands-on experiences await.

June Calendar

• June 5 @2-8pm | Soul Reciprocity Book Launch – Join us for the official book launch of Soul Reciprocity by Heather Beverly, hosted by Women’s LIVE Artist Studio at Navy Pier. Heather’s powerful new work explores the sacred exchange between self, spirit, and community. (This event has passed.)
  
  
• June 14-15 | WLAS Launch Weekend Activation – Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Women’s LIVE Artist Studio’s new location at Navy Pier — now located between Doors 5 & 6 outside! This two-day activation is more than a move; it’s a relaunch of our mission to uplift and showcase the creative brilliance of women artists. Come meet the artists, explore new works, shop prints and handmade goods, and take part in live art experiences.
  
  
• June 21-22  |  Meet the Artist: Martha A. Wade – Come vibe with Martha A. Wade, Co-Founder of Women’s LIVE Artist Studio and the creative force behind some of WLAS’s most iconic works. For two days only, Martha will be posted up at our new location between Doors 5 & 6 for an exclusive artist meet ‘n greet! Browse and shop her latest prints, stickers, and original art. This is your chance to connect one-on-one with the artist, hear the stories behind her pieces, and take home some soul-nourishing art.
  
  
• June 25  |  Summer Block Party  – Join Women’s LIVE Artist Studio at the Summer Block Party for our colorful Tie Dye Tent Experience! All ages are welcome to create their own one-of-a-kind tie-dye t-shirt—everything is included, and no experience is needed. This hands-on activity is messy, joyful, and perfect for families, friends, and creatives of all kinds. Take your freshly dyed shirt home to dry and wear your art with pride. Sponsored by Navy Pier.
  
  
• June 28-29  |  Meet the Artist: Lisa Holloway  –  Join Women’s LIVE Artist Studio for a special weekend pop-up featuring Lisa Holloway, founder of PLSH Lyfe Greeting Cards. A lifelong lover of books and art, Lisa channels her creative roots—nurtured by her mother—into powerful, one-of-a-kind greeting cards that speak from the heart.