Women Artists: A Celebration! was created in 1982 when the Youngstown Area Arts Council announced a community event called Walk on Wick. YWCA Board member Nancy Morris asked friend and fellow artist Eileen Scragg to co-chair an event, and they invited artist friends to form a planning committee. The committee developed the art show to recognize the work of area women artists, to highlight YWCA’s goal of becoming a women’s center, to cooperate with the Arts Council on a community project, and to raise funds for YWCA. Many visitors viewed the show during Walk on Wick and at a gala preview party. The enthusiastic committee determined the show should become an annual event. The art show continues to highlight and support women artists and their contributions to the arts in our community. The show also raises funds for the YWCA housing programs. All proceeds from the art show benefit the YWCA Supportive Housing Programs for women.
Celebration Party
Celebration Party
July 9, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
A night of art, music and celebration. Join us to recognize all of the amazing talent in the 44th Annual Women Artists: A Celebration! show.
Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.
Art Series Events
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Photowalk at Fellows Riverside Gardens
July 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm
Join us for a tour guided by Fellows Riverside Gardens staff through the beautiful scenery the gardens offer. Bring your camera, whether it’s professional, disposable or your phone, to capture amazing shots.
Meeting Time: 5:00 pm | Meeting Location: 123 McKinley Ave. Youngstown, OH 44509
Join us afterwards at the YWCA to view all of the pieces in the 44th Annual show!
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Miniature Painting Workshop
July 15, 2026, at 5:30 pm
Join us for a miniature painting workshop with professional artist, Jeanie Gordon. She has shown her work in miniature shows across the United States and has won many awards. Most of the shows she enters are international. She has lead workshops in East Liverpool, Boardman and Warren and also taught oil painting classes at Trumbull Art Gallery in Warren. Jeanie has been painting miniatures for about 15 years. She loves miniatures and enjoys the challenge of painting tiny. She also paints on larger canvases, doors and murals. She was inspired by her friend and artist, Terri Madden and her husband, Jack. You will learn about the small world of painting in miniature along with the history of miniature painting. Supplies will be provided
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Ekphrastic Poetry with LIT Youngstown
July 23, 2026, at 6:00 pm
Join us for a wonderful night with LIT Youngstown!
The live reading, inspired by the 44th Women Artists Exhibition, will feature poems by many talented area poets.
This event is free to attend but does require pre-registration.
Click the button below to rsvp!