Women Artists of the West
Discover Women Artists of the West, an organization dedicated to promoting women artists throughout the world. We encourage, inspire, and promote professional women artists
Newest on the easel and available from our artists.
Congratulations!
Cynthia Feustel
"The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center has announced the winner of a solo show in 2026 (late July - Sept).”
Voted by WAOW members attending the Opening.
Jan Delipsey
“Silent Sentinels” Oil on Panel 16x20
California Art Club
114th Gold Medal Exhibition
7 June-9 Aug. 2025
VEFA Gallery, Torrance, Cal.
Naomi Shachar
“Moored" 9x12 Oil on Linen
Vicki Pedersen
2025 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society “Best of America’s Small Works Exhibit”
Award of Merit
“I was so excited when I found out that this painting, "Red Blanket" was accepted into the 2025 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Best of America Small Works Exhibition. Today I received the happy news that the painting received an "Award of Merit." Thank you to NOAPS.”
Mary Russell
OPA National Exhibition Bradenton Florida
“The Seed Pot” 16 x 20 oil/panel has been juried into the OPA National Exhibition in Bradenton, Florida. The dates are May 30 - June 28..
Valerie Yost
2025 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society “Best of America’s Small Works Exhibit”
Award of Excellence
Painting “Last Glance” by Valeria Yost
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
Dedicated to Encouraging,
Inspiring, and Promoting Professional Women Artists
Sheryl Knight
OPA National Exhibition Bradenton Florida
Oil Painters of America: Herrig Center for the Arts in Bradenton, Florida … 34th Annual National Exhibition & Convention, May 30 to June 28, 2025.
Painting: Midsummer Evening, oil, 20x16
National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society
National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Best of America Small Works Show. This is being held at the Eisele Gallery i Cincinnati, OH. The exhibit is from May 9 - May 31, 2025.
Painting: Daybreak, oil, 14x11
Leah Lucas
Oil Painters of America 34th National Exhibition.
Herrig Center for the Arts, Bradenton,Florida
Naomi Shachar
Featured in Artist of the West Magazine Spring 2025
Oak Creek" was juried in to the WAOW early (Spring) show and won 3rd place.
Aloha and Welcome to Janis Blayer Art!
WAOW - Newest Member this spring, Teresa Lynn Johnson has two shows coming up she is juried in to participate. RTIA in Sept in Reno, and AAPL online right now!
Congratulations Teresa Lynn!
Show: American Artist Professional League (AAPL) Spring Members Online Show, May 3 -July 12, 2025
This is an online show opening on May 3rd.
Teresa’s work, " I Spy" below…was accepted into the show.
RTIA - showing at the Reno Tahoe International Art Show
September 11 - 14, 2025
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Featuring one of Teresa’s Entries “Wild and Free Come with Me.”
California Critique Group on a gathering in the state for plein air painting and photo opportunities and friendship! WAOW members love learning from each other and gathering in person to meet each other forming lifetime friendships!