Photo Courtesy MVA A watercolor by Judy Levy, whose art will be displayed during the Windows for Women initiative.
The Maplewood Village Alliance (MVA) will host the official Windows for Women kickoff party on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at The Parlor Room at The Woodland, located at 60 Woodland Road.
The free community event launches the annual Windows for Women initiative, a month-long celebration of women artists held throughout Maplewood for the month of March, Women’s History Month.
The kickoff party will serve as an artist and merchant meet-and-greet, offering a preview of the artwork that will be featured in participating merchant windows and storefronts across Maplewood throughout the month of March.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artists, connect with the local businesses hosting their work, and enjoy a curated display of artwork before it is installed throughout the district. Wine and light refreshments will be served.
Windows for Women is grounded in the belief that lifting women artists strengthens the entire community.
During March, local businesses across Maplewood’s business districts will transform their windows into gallery spaces, highlighting the work of women artists while supporting small businesses and encouraging residents and visitors to experience Maplewood through the arts.
“This kickoff party is an opportunity to bring artists, merchants, and the community together in advance of Women’s History Month,” said Maria Savidis Markatos, event chair and board member of the MVA. “It offers a welcoming space to celebrate women artists, preview their work, and build connections that
extend beyond the month of March.
It is also a great opportunity for new or underrepresented female creatives to have a public platform to share their creations and bring awareness to their work.”
The event is free and open to the public and is designed to be an accessible, inclusive arts experience for all.
The Windows for Women kickoff party and month-long initiative are organized and produced by the Maplewood Village Alliance, in partnership with the Division of Arts & Culture of Maplewood Township and Springfield Avenue Maplewood (SAM).
A watercolor by Judy Levy, whose art will be displayed during the Windows for Women initiative.
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