Group Exhibition "Women’s Work" Opening Friday, July 3 at Positive Space Tulsa

"Women’s Work," curated by Claudette Torneden, is an exhibition of artwork by women that boldly confronts, questions, and reimagines the spaces women are told they “should” and “should not” occupy. Through diverse media, these artists confront the inequalities deeply rooted in the art world environment, address the systemic issues unique to women in the arts, and reframe the narratives historically used to confine or silence women.

Each artist brings a unique perspective shaped by their individual experiences facing the expectations of “women’s art” as well as society more broadly during their careers, with works created for this exhibit revealing to the audience what only Women’s Work can: our perspective, our lens, our challenges, and our accomplishments. Works include photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, assemblage, and more. 

Exhibit Artists: Alex Eischeid, Ashley Forrest, Aztrid Moan, Behnaz Sohrabian, Bridget Trowbridge, Candacee White, Catherine Prose, Christina Armendariz, Claudette Torneden, Colleen Stiles, Destiny J. Green, J.P. Morrison, Jordan Vinyard, Julia Hale, Kim Schwichtenberg, L. Katherine Roberts, Lauryl Payne, Leah Gose, Leslie Hamrick, Marsha Mueller, Melinda Green Harvey, Nicole Moan, Rochelle Lee Hardman, Shannon Cannings, Stephanie Choate, Wendy Chambers.

About the Curator: Claudette Torneden is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, painting, drawing, and printmaking. Her background includes education at the University of New Orleans and Memphis College of Art, as well as work experience in illustration, advertising design, and journalism. Her work has been featured in various publications, exhibited nationwide, and is held in multiple private and corporate collections across the country.

"Women’s Work"

Curated by Claudette Torneden

OPENING 5-8pm, Friday, July 3, 2026

THRU Saturday, July 25

PLUS: Closing Reception + Artist Talk, 3pm, Saturday, July 25 + Workshops throughout the exhibition month

Gallery hours during the exhibit: TH 6-8pm + FR 5-8pm + SA 12-5pm + BY APPT

More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

Contact: Nicole Finley, Founder/Director/Curator - Positive Space Tulsa
nicole@positivespacetulsa.org

Positive Space Tulsa is located at 1324 East 3rd Street in the Pearl District. Positive Space Tulsa was founded by local artist Nicole Finley (she/her). An art space dedicated to Womxn artists, Positive Space Tulsa believes: The letter “x” in Womxn recognizes all women, including gender expansive identities. Positive Space Tulsa is for women, nonbinary, genderfluid, genderqueer, and agender artists (excluding those who identify as male/men). Womxn is pronounced the same as woman or women.

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This Event is provided by Positive Space Tulsa and is not in direct affiliation with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
The address for this event is: 1324 East 3rd Street Tulsa, OK, 74120

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