6 artists
5 cities
8 months
Women of the Ozarks
A collaborative show featuring female-identifying artists from the Ozark Mountain region of Arkansas.
Co-founders Claire Pongonis and Tram Colwin are visual artists, educators, and art advocates in Northwest Arkansas.
October - December
8th Street Market
801 SE 8th Street, Bentonville, AR 72712
Tues. - Thurs. + Sat. 11 AM - 8 PM, Sun. 11 AM - 11 PM
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY, OCT. 4TH AT HILLFOLK SHOP | 5:30 - 7:30 PM
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Jessica Wei for graphic design and print services | Those who provided reception refreshments
What’s in store for 2025?
We are so glad you asked! Be the first to hear about about future exhibitions, opportunities for engagement, and open calls.
Support Women of the Ozarks: Empower Local Artists
At Women of the Ozarks, our mission is to support and highlight a diverse range of artists.
Whether they are dedicated full-time to their craft or creating in the margins, we provide a safe, inclusive space to create work, learn from each other, and share art with our community.
Your financial support directly impacts our artists by covering participation fees, securing venues, hosting receptions, and providing materials for installations. Every donation helps sustain our collective and enrich our local art community. *
We appreciate donations of any amount, as every contribution makes a difference. You can easily donate using our secure PayPal link.
Suggested donations:
$300 sponsors an artist’s fees
$150 helps cover the cost of a venue
$75 pays for refreshments at an opening reception
$25 helps cover materials for installations
Have a venue to host a show? Want to donate refreshments or provide other
in-kind support? We’d love to hear from you! Please email us at womenoftheozarks@gmail.com.
*Please note that Women of the Ozarks is a collaborative art show that supports local artists. We are not a non-profit organization but a collective of artists supporting one another. Your enthusiasm and support for the arts are greatly appreciated.
Feminine Nature
Explore what “Feminine Nature” means to each of our 6 artists. You can enjoy the artists individual representation of this theme in the gallery spaces and follow their creative processes on our social media.
