FWA is a charity that aims to increase public knowledge and understanding of the work of women artists, both historic and contemporary. FWA is committed to access and diversity through the delivery of a programme of exhibitions and events, educational and community activities, research and publications.

Using its website, archive, networking knowledge and resources, FWA offers access to information and facilitates projects with artists, curators and members of the public, both nationally and internationally. About FWA

The Foundation for Women's Art exhibiton Uncanny Tales, a touring exhibition of four internationally recognised London based artists, Paula Rego, Ana Maria Pacheco, Marcelle Hanselaar and Oona Grimes is now over. A resounding success, catalogues are still available through the FWA office.

Uncanny Tales is a fascinating and thought provoking exhibition of four of the strongest figurative artists working in the UK today. Paula Rego and Ana Maria Pacheco have both been Artists in Residence at the National Gallery in London and all four artists have shown extensively in the UK and internationally.

This is the first time the artists have shown work together, they all share a passion for expressing the savage, erotic or subconscious aspects of life, each with very distinct and personal ways of telling tales. Their work brings together fluent drawing skills, subtle use of colour and technical expertise within the print process.
For more information on tour venues and dates, click on the link above or see our Uncanny Tales was reviewed  in The Independent on Tuesday 4th April 2006 by Sue Hubbard
'All are figurative artists in an age when figuration runs the risk of stating too much. Yet all strive to say something that is often inexpressible, and though perhaps shocking, goes in its importance and truth beyond shock.'
'...this exhibition dares, in an age when we are endlessly assaulted by honed and tucked versions of femininity to reveal the dark side of the female unconscious, the cruel, the repressed and the exhibitionist. In so doing it sheds honest light on our taboo pleasures and deepest anxieties and fears.'
Sue Hubbard 04/04/06 (please click image below to see full review)

Women and Reminiscence
An exhibition which explores the diverse roles of women during World War II. Women and Reminiscence is a collaboration between FWA, artist Marysia Lachowicz and the Westminster Community Reminiscence & Archive Group.It is not currently on show but is available for hire fromthe FWA office. Click the above link or see our Listings section for details.

Elements of Art
The FWA education pack introduces children to concepts of colour, form, line, space, pattern, tone, shape and texture using examples from the work of women artists, both historical and contemporary, from a range of ethnic backgrounds.  Elements of Art is currently being delivered by FWA Education Co-ordinator Lala Thorpe in two Westminster primary schools. For further information and / or you would be interested in using the pack please contact the FWA office

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