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MICAfest 2024 Art for Change: The M/others View

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Mothers Institute for

Collaboration and Art

It’s time for m/other artists to make some noise.

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Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art

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It’s time for mom artists to make some noise.

Mother Artists Unite with Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)

Breaking through cultural bias and structural obstacles in the art world. Join us in raising awareness of mother artists’ unique challenges and celebrate their exceptional talents and perspectives through our website, exhibitions, and events.

Mother Artists Unite with Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art (MICA)

Breaking through cultural bias and structural obstacles in the art world. Join us in raising awareness of mother artists’ unique challenges and celebrate their exceptional talents and perspectives through our website, exhibitions, and events.

Art for All

Text with magenta background and yellow and white writing: Out of 3,050 galleries in the Artsy database 48% Represent 25% or fewer women artists 10% Represent NO women artists at all Only 8% Represent more women than men NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS I Source: Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2019

Did you know that only 30% of gallery artists are women? Despite this, 43% of working artists are actually mothers. Moreover, a staggering 75% of women artists are not featured in major art exhibitions. These statistics highlight the ongoing gender disparities in the art world and the need for more excellent representation and recognition of women artists.

MICA's Mission to Gender Equality

Ways to Support

Make a difference in the lives of mother artists.

Support MICA through:

  • Donations,
  • Sponsorships,
  • Volunteering,
  • Attending events, and
  • Purchasing original art.

Your support helps us continue our mission to break down the barriers society places on motherhood and allow mothers to pursue their artistic passions. Read our Giving page to see how MICA can use your support!

Learn more about how you can support MICA

New Events Calendar

We are thrilled to announce the new Events Calendar. This calendar will feature all events relating to mother artists: exhibits, performances, workshops, classes, art events, etc. Check out the beautiful calendar by clicking the button, then check out how to submit your event!
Check out the Calendar

Submit your Event!

Learn how to submit your event for our calendar. We are thrilled to offer this to the community. We plan to share the events once a week on social media. Mamas, this is for you! Let’s get your art out there. We know you are working hard to sell your art, and MICA wants to share it.

 
Submit Form Here

The Artful Mother

Introducing the Artful Mother, a brand new segment on the Mothers Institute for Collaboration and Art website. Join our community of artist mothers as we share our experiences, insights, and advice for pursuing artistic passions while raising a family. While we are still building out our offerings, stay tuned for inspiring articles, interviews, and features highlighting artist mothers’ work, and our upcoming podcast. Find support and inspiration for your own artistic journey with the Artful Mother.

 
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Featured Quote

“As an artist, I feel obliged to paint images that reflect stories of human behavior in hope of positive change.” – Dara Herman Zierlein
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