WOMEN UNITED
ART PRIZE
Women United ART PRIZE is a prestigious international award dedicated to celebrating exceptional female visual artists working across contemporary disciplines.
Organized by Women United ART MOVEMENT, the prize recognizes artistic excellence, originality, and the powerful voices shaping today’s global art landscape.
This gallery honors the remarkable artists who have been selected as winners and finalists — a community of creatives whose work demonstrates innovation, courage, and a commitment to meaningful artistic expression. Each selected artist represents the diversity, depth, and evolving perspectives of contemporary art created by women around the world.
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More than a recognition, Women United ART PRIZE is a platform for visibility, professional growth, and global connection. Through exhibitions, partnerships, and ongoing opportunities, the prize aims to elevate artists’ careers while amplifying the essential contributions of women to the cultural conversation.
Explore the artists featured here and discover the powerful work that continues to shape the future of contemporary art.
WINNERS & FINALISTS
GALLERY
WOMEN UNITED
ART PRIZE
2025
Women United ART PRIZE 2025 brought together an exceptional international cohort of female visual artists across three dynamic categories:
Painting & Drawing, Photography & Printmaking, and Collage & Fiber Art.
Guided by an esteemed jury — Ashara Shapiro, Liz Lidgett, Marryam Moma, and Mona Lerch —
this edition celebrated bold artistic vision, technical excellence, and deeply personal storytelling.
The selected winners and finalists reflect the richness and diversity of contemporary practice, highlighting artists who challenge conventions while contributing meaningful perspectives to today’s global
art dialogue.
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Their work embodies the spirit of the prize: innovation, authenticity, and the powerful presence of women shaping the future of contemporary art.
WOMEN UNITED
ART PRIZE
2024
Women United ART PRIZE 2024 showcased an inspiring global selection of female visual artists across Painting & Drawing, Photography & Printmaking, and Collage & Fiber Art.
This edition was reviewed by a distinguished panel of jurors — Alissa Sexton, Ashley Longshore, Danielle Krysa, and Ekaterina Popova — whose diverse perspectives brought depth and rigor
to the selection process.
The resulting group of winners and finalists reflects a vibrant cross-section of contemporary practice, uniting technical mastery with compelling personal narratives and fearless experimentation.
Together, these artists exemplify the prize’s ongoing mission to elevate women’s voices and celebrate the innovation and cultural impact
of female artists worldwide.
WOMEN UNITED
ART PRIZE
2023
Women United ART PRIZE 2023 brought together a strong international selection of female visual artists across four categories:
Painting & Drawing, Photography & Printmaking, Collage & Fiber Art, and Digital Art.
The edition was juried by Ekaterina Popova,
Erika b Hess, Gita Joshi, and Mona Lerch, whose combined expertise ensured a thoughtful and rigorous selection process.
The resulting group of winners and finalists reflects a wide spectrum of contemporary artistic practices — from traditional mediums to digitally driven work — united by originality, technical skill, and authentic personal voice.
Together, these artists represent the diversity and creative strength that continue to define the Women United ART PRIZE and its commitment to elevating women in the global art community.
WOMEN UNITED
ART PRIZE
2022
Women United ART PRIZE 2022 celebrated
an outstanding international group of female visual artists across four categories:
Painting & Drawing, Photography & Printmaking, Collage & Fiber Art, and Digital Art.
Juried by Gita Joshi, Lexi Lane, Sasha-Loriene, and Victoria J Fry, this edition highlighted artists whose work demonstrated originality, technical excellence, and distinctive creative voices.
The selected winners and finalists represented a broad spectrum of contemporary practices and perspectives, reflecting both emerging and established approaches to visual storytelling.
Together, they embodied the spirit of the prize — supporting women artists while fostering visibility, professional growth, and meaningful engagement within the global contemporary art community.
WOMEN UNITED
ART PRIZE
2021
The inaugural Women United ART PRIZE 2021 marked the beginning of an inspiring international platform dedicated to celebrating the voices and visions of women in contemporary art.
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Guided by an esteemed jury — Gita Joshi, Ekaterina Popova, Tam Gryn, and Sasha-Loriene — this first edition brought together an exceptional group of female visual artists within one open category, recognising a broad range of creative practices and perspectives.
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From this remarkable cohort, 7 finalists and 3 winners were selected, each demonstrating artistic excellence, originality, and a compelling individual voice.
Their work laid the foundation for the spirit of the prize — celebrating innovation, authenticity, and the powerful role of women shaping the future of contemporary art.