Women Artists of the West
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2026 The 56th National WAOW Exhibition
“Limitless”
The Centerpiece Gallery, Raleigh, N.C.
Show dates: October 9 – November 6, 2026
1 st Place 2025 for the 55th National Show -Through the Eyes of a Child by Cynthia Feustel
Packing Out by Vicki Pedersen, Signature
Women Artists of the West
For more than half a century, Women Artists of the West has brought together exceptional women artists through a shared commitment to excellence in fine art. Today, our membership reaches far beyond the American West, connecting accomplished artists whose distinctive voices, subjects and creative visions reflect the extraordinary breadth of contemporary representational art.
This fall, we proudly present LIMITLESS — the 56th National Exhibition of Women Artists of the West, a juried celebration of artistic excellence at Centerpiece Gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina. From across the country and beyond, WAOW artists come together in an exhibition that honors not only where we have been, but where women in fine art are going.
October 9 – November 6, 2026
Centerpiece Gallery • Raleigh, North Carolina
World Renowned
Summer Breeze by Ilene Gienger-Stanfield
Newest available work to purchase from our Artists.
Tricia Bass
Kathy Harder
Sherrie Nielsen
California Critique Group on a gathering in Carmel for plein air painting and friendship! WAOW members love learning from each other and gathering in person forming lifetime friendships! WAOW Members: Katy Smith, Roxanne Kucera Sachs, Virginia Kamhi, K J Tuttle, Karen Glancy, and Nora Koerber.
Continuing Education for WAOW Members
WAOW Mission
To unite professional women artists and foster a spirit of unity among WAOW members by facilitating open communication and fellowship.
To promote individual excellence in fine art through exhibitions, workshops, and educational initiatives.
To enhance public appreciation and recognition of women artists through increased visibility of their artwork via advertising and exhibitions. ©2025