In this unprecedented time of a worldwide pandemic and social distancing, we at Women’s Artistic Leadership Initiative (ALI) are carefully monitoring the unfolding events as they pertain to our community programming. 

While in many respects the future is unclear, of thi...

This summer was meaningful and inspirational for the Women's ALI Team as we launched the inaugural Summer Leadership Intensive. Our talented ALI Fellows and the incredible line up of Keynote Speakers and Guest Presenters gave us lots of food for thought in both how we...

Can you think of a time when someone helped you achieve a goal or get through a difficult situation? Maybe a parent, a teacher or a friend. Do you remember how this made you feel and the effect it had on you moving forward? This is the power of connection.

Connecting wi...

Research conducted by the famous USC Annenberg studio
 

We live in an era and place where our voices are being heard more than ever before and women are both influencing the current social climate, and preparing the world for a more accepting, just future. Our predecess...

In the same way that professional athletes must exercise a singular focus to obtain success, artists apply a similar dedication to developing their craft. With so much of an artist’s education spent gaining technical ability, the remaining time is usually exhausted on...

It’s the holiday season and we’re happy to highlight Rose Datoc Dall, a contemporary figurative artist that uses an unconventional approach to the human figure and bold colors in her paintings. Read more about Rose, her art, and her experience as what she calls an “acc...

November is here and we at Women's ALI can't help but reflect back on October with gratitude. Thank you to all who have joined us in support of young women with your time and financial resources, engagement on social media, and a constant stream of positivity! We are t...

This week’s artist highlight is Emily Tingey, a painter that finds inspiration from sounds and landscapes discovered while traveling. Emily shares insights into her artwork and running a business. 
 

Visit Emily’s beautiful Instagram account to see more of her work, a...