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The Fund for Women Artists Announces The WomenArts Network: A New Program to Increase the Visibility of Women Artists

The Fund for Women Artists invites women artists to create online profiles on the new WomenArts Network at http://www.womenarts.org/. The WomenArts Network is a free service designed to increase the hiring, funding, and public awareness of women artists by providing a convenient, centralized place on the Internet to learn more about them.

The search features of the Network make it a powerful tool for anyone planning a conference, putting together a production team, booking a festival, or organizing an event. Visitors to the site can search for artists by name, theme, geographic region, and more. We will publicize the Network to arts organizations, academic institutions, and others involved in women's or social justice issues. Artists will also be encouraged to use the site to find others with similar interests. The Network will demonstrate the range and excellence of women artists as a way of generating public interest in addressing the funding and employment issues many women face.

In addition to the Network, the site contains information about funding sources, advocacy issues, and the fundraising initiatives of The Fund for Women Artists. Visitors can sign up for free funding newsletters or advocacy alerts.