IWD Exhibition

International Women’s Day Exhibition Celebrates Women, Craft and Collective Voices in Lostwithiel

Elaine Foster-Gandey Art is proud to present a special exhibition celebrating women artists, creativity and community, opening on Friday 6th March to coincide with International Women’s Day.

The exhibition opens with a Private View on Friday 6th March, 5–8pm, featuring participating artists talking about their work alongside local female poets sharing their work. All are welcome. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

The exhibition runs from Friday 6th March to Friday 20th March, open:

Wednesday–Friday: 10am–5pm

Saturday: 10am–3pm

The show brings together a powerful group of women artists working across textiles, performance and mixed media, including:

Elaine Foster-Gandey -Textile and Multi Media Artist

Rosie James – An artist working primarily in Textiles

Cas Holmes – One of the UK’s most renowned textile artists

Jenni Dutton – Multidisciplinary artist/activist

Sue Spence – A seat-taught textile and mixed media artist

Denise Watts – An expert in the traditional art of lace making

WI Cornwall – A warm, friendly, inclusive organisation, open to all women.

Alongside contemporary textile works, the exhibition will also feature vintage banners and artefacts from W1 Cornwall, creating a rich dialogue between historical activism and contemporary female-led practice.

This exhibition celebrates women’s voices, shared making, and the power of creativity to bring people together. Everyone is warmly invited to attend the private view, workshops, and exhibition throughout its run.