International Women’s Day Celebration

FREE Event
9am–12pm | Drop in anytime

 

Join us for a creative, community-centered morning of art, community, and celebration. Beginning at 9am (when coffee and pastries are available), we’ll offer hands-on gratitude activities and collaborative art-making inspired by the spirit of International Women’s Day.

Participants can create and take home their own work at self-guided art tables featuring gratitude collage and peace flag making, or join artist Stephanie Benson for a Thank You Collage experience. While creating, guests can also engage with the exhibition “Claiming the Wall,” a Women Painters of Washington Neighborhood Show featuring artists from Vashon, West Seattle to Olympia, and the Kitsap Peninsula (including Bainbridge Island). Founded in 1930 when women were excluded from the Washington Painters (men-only), Women Painters of Washington has a powerful historical connection to the ongoing work of equity in the arts. Our Gallery Shop will be filled with beautiful silver and gold handcrafted jewelry by Stephanie Benson.

At 12pm, join us for “Singing in HOPE for the Future,” a community singing circle led by Dawn Murphy of the Folk Education Association of America.

Throughout the morning, explore visual displays highlighting women’s gains and losses locally, nationally, and globally, compiled by Kirsten Gagnaire of Kati Collective.

Free and open to all. All are welcome

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

9-12noon 

Gratitude Collage (Self-Guided)
Drop in and design your own collage using provided materials—no experience needed.

Thank You Collage with Stephanie Benson
Create a visual expression of appreciation with guidance and inspiration from Stephanie Benson.

Peace Flag Creation (Self-Guided)
Design a small peace flag representing your hopes for equity, unity, and the future.

Women’s Gains & Losses Display
Informational posters compiled by Kirsten Gagnaire highlighting the evolving story of women’s progress and challenges locally and globally.

12noon

Singing in HOPE for the Future
A welcoming community singing circle led by Dawn Murphy, lifting collective voices in optimism and solidarity.

 

ART EXHIBTIONS (All day)

 

Gallery

Claiming the Wall
Women Painters of Washington Neighborhood Show

 

Gallery Shop

Stephanie Benson

Hand crafted jewelry