About the Women’s Caucus for Art
Colorado Chapter

Mission

We create, nurture, and sustain an inclusive community through artistic growth, advocacy, and art for social transformation.
 

Our Commitment

We cultivate and preserve diversity, inclusivity, and equity in all our actions. We commit to raising up the voices, perspectives, and development of female-identifying artists in our community. 
 

About the Women’s Caucus for Art Colorado Chapter (WCACO)

The Colorado Chapter of the Women's Caucus for Art (WCA) operates as its own 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1990, we are one of the largest of the 15 nationwide chapters. WCA is committed to recognizing the contribution of women in the arts; providing women with leadership opportunities and professional development; expanding networking and exhibition opportunities for women, supporting local, national, and global art activism; and advocating for equity in the arts for all.
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Benefits of Membership

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Be part of a supportive and encouraging community whether you are an emerging or established artist​

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​Expand your network by attending meetings and social events

We host member meetings four times per year along with socials and studio visits. We also take cultural field trips. Small groups called "pods" meet in the north and south side of the Denver Metro area. You will find all of this information in the monthly emails from our chapter and on the events page on our website.

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Grow your skills

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• Learn new art skills and explore art topics through workshops offered by the WCACO and the national WCA

• Improve business and marketing skills through meetings, workshops, online resources and interacting with other members

• Learn from colleagues on all aspects of curating and hanging an exhibition by volunteering to be on a team that plans and executes exhibitions.

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Show your work​

• Exhibit in our annual member exhibition (non-juried)

• Participate in a variety of exhibitions (often juried) with unique themes. These exhibitions may be for members only or are open to members and non-members.

 

Promote your art​​

• Post an image of your work to the Colorado Member Gallery via this form.

• Request a feature on the National WCA Member Artist page. Please submit your Name, URL, and Chapter affiliation (if other than Member-at-large) to membership@nationalwca.org. If you want to submit an image, please attach
  to your email, otherwise they will grab one directly from your website. The ideal image size is 150 x 150 px and 72dpi.

• Join the WCACO Facebook Group 

• Tag us on Instagram or invite us to collaborate on your post. 

• If you are on LinkedIn, please follow our page so we can follow you. 

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Get Involved

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Join a committee​

Members are welcome to attend any committee meeting to check it out. Joining a committee is not required, but that’s where great connections are made. 

• Exhibits Committee - 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 6 pm via Zoom and in-person. 

• Marketing Committee - 3rd Tuesday of each month @ 7 pm via Zoom

• Fundraising Committee - Meets as needed. Contact wcacolorado@gmail.com if you would like to learn when the committee meets next.

• Mural Committee - Help create murals honoring Colorado women artists, check out some of the completed murals on the mural page. Contact Annette at annettecoleman@yahoo.com or 303-941-8887 to get involved. 

 

Take advantage of national WCA programs​

As a member of the Colorado Chapter, you will receive The Pulse newsletter from our national organization. They host a book club and offer great programs and exhibition opportunities. 

 

Volunteer​

We ask that each member volunteers 4 hours per year. We have a range of volunteer roles to match your interests, skills, and availability. Whether you enjoy leading projects or contributing behind the scenes, your involvement helps bring our exhibitions and programs to life. No task is too small. Contact Leslie Lefferdink at leslie.lefferdink.art@gmail.com to discuss your interests and volunteer opportunities.

 

Tip: Be sure to register on the Member Portal on our website to get access to the current roster, get the Zoom link for meetings, and find recordings of professional development sessions.

 

We are glad you are here!

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Membership Dues

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Annual membership dues are $70. That includes $50 to the National Women's Caucus for Art and $20 to the Colorado Chapter. We provide several scholarships each year. See how to apply for a scholarship.

Membership can start at any time of the year.  Join here!