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

Polo player and his horse

Newest available work from our artists.

Christine Obers

Elegantly tooled traditional saddle
dramatic horse portrait against the sky

Elizabeth Sage

Rosie Penning

Terri Wagnor in front of her framed Horse piece that took second prize at the Bosque Annual Art Show. She is wearing a teal shirt and a patterned scarf and has a red ribbon award pinned to her shirt.
WAOW Black background with large white "X" and "W" letters, and the text "WAOW" below with an underline.

Terri Wagner

This is Terri Wagnor's framed piece of art of a gray horse with a dark mane, displayed on a wall. Below the painting is a red ribbon award and a small sign indicating the painting is titled 'Mustang' by Terri Wagner.

Terri Wagner, a member of WAOW won a second place at Bosque this month of September 2025

Logo for Bosque Arts Center with colorful icons of a camera, painter's palette, masks, and a violin.

Sheryl Knight

A stylized logo with large beige letters 'V' and 'A' and the word 'WAOW' underneath, all inside a gold-bordered rectangle with a red background and purple accents.
Sheryl Knight, an award wining Women Artist of the West.

Breckenridge Fine Arts Center, Texas

August 12,th through October 11th

A painting of a river flowing through a forest with tall trees and mountains in the background.
A scenic painting of a dirt path winding through a green forest with trees and grass.

Sierra Lake Oil, 16 x 20

Sunlit Pathway Oil, 20 x 25

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Ann Currey Wining Second Place

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

OUR STORY
Group of eight WOAW Members posing outdoors in on a gathering in California.

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!

Continuing Education for WAOW Members

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