#5WomenArtists for 2023

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we asked P.S. ARTS staff and faculty, which women artists inspire you? Here are just five of the many women artists who inspire us at P.S. ARTS through their creative spirit, fierce advocacy, and unapologetic self-expression.  Alexandra Billings, theater, television, and film actress  “Alexandra Billings is also a theater educator and her […]

#5WomenArtists for 2021

P.S. Arts women artist for 2021 shandra

In honor of International Women’s Day, our staff is highlighting #5WomenArtists whose art inspires them! These women inspire us through their creative work, advocacy, and self-expression.  Mickalene Thomas Artist Mickalene Thomas is known for her depictions of Black women in paintings, collage, video, photographs, and installations. Thomas derives inspiration from Western art and pop culture, […]

#5WomenArtists for 2020

P.S. Arts Chiharu Shiota

In honor of International Women’s Day, our staff is highlighting #5WomenArtists for 2020 whose art inspires them! These artists use their creativity as a means of expression and advocacy as they encourage us to reflect on the world and consider our place in it. Join us in celebrating women around the globe and throughout time. […]

#5WomenArtists for 2019

P.S. Arts Cher at women artist 2019

In honor of International Women’s Day, our staff is highlighting a few (we couldn’t stop at just five) women whose artworks inspire them! These artists use their creativity as a means of expression and advocacy as they encourage us to not only reflect on the world around us but to also consider our place in […]

#5WomenArtists for 2018

P.S. Arts Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam portrait in her work

In honor of International Women’s Day, our staff is highlighting #5WomenArtists for 2018!  These artists use their creativity as a means of expression and advocacy as they encourage us to not only reflect on the world around us but to also consider our place in it. Join us in celebrating women around the globe and […]

#5womenartists for 2017

P.S. Arts Andrea Bowers

Equity and excellence are among P.S. ARTS’ core values. I mention both today – a day celebrating social, economic, cultural, and political achievement for women – because excellence cannot exist without equity. In order to provide a high quality education and opportunities for college and career success for all children, we must activate the full […]

#5womenartists for 2016

P.S. Arts Carol Burnett

In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Museum of Women in the Arts launched a social media campaign called #5womenartists to help the public answer the question — without hesitation — “Can you name five women artists?” We asked our staff and faculty to share some of their favorite female artists, and we’d love […]