The Artizan Women’s Open Exhibition returns for 2025, continuing its mission to celebrate, amplify, and champion women artists in a diverse and inclusive showcase. Now a staple of our annual programme, the exhibition invites women artists from across the UK to share their unique perspectives, reflecting on themes of visibility, recognition, and equity in the arts.
Held at Artizan Collective Gallery, Fleet Walk, the exhibition will feature UK and international artists, each contributing work that highlights the breadth of contemporary creative practice. The show opens on International Women’s Day, 8th March, setting the stage for a five-week programme that acknowledges both the challenges women face in the art world and the extraordinary contributions they continue to make.
At a time when conversations around gender, representation, and artistic equity remain as urgent as ever, this exhibition provides a vital platform for discussion, connection, and inspiration. Across a range of disciplines, from painting and print to sculpture and photography, the Artizan Women’s Open brings together work that is innovative, thought-provoking, and deeply personal.
This year, the exhibition takes on special significance as it will conclude on 12th April with a celebratory closing event coinciding with the unveiling of a new Agatha Christie statue, sculpted by Elisabeth Hadley. A historic moment for Torbay’s most famous literary figure, this event marks an intersection between the region’s creative past and present, reinforcing the importance of recognising and honouring women’s contributions to culture.