International Women’s Day art exhibition celebrating female power opens near London
St Albans artist Kat Shaw will open a bold new exhibition over International Women’s Day weekend, bringing together art, live ceremony and women from across the globe.
The exhibition, titled UPRISING, is the latest chapter in Shaw’s series following Sacred Rage and Unapologetic. While Shaw is based in St Albans, the project features muses from around the world, making it an international collaboration rooted in Hertfordshire.
Opening over International Women’s Day weekend, UPRISING combines painted female forms, immersive visuals and a live opening ceremony designed to celebrate autonomy, body confidence and self-worth.
Unlike a traditional gallery exhibition, the event blends art with shared experience. Visitors can explore large-scale painted works while witnessing the atmosphere of a project that has drawn hundreds of women internationally.
“UPRISING is about refusing to stay small,” Shaw said. “It’s about women taking up space and stepping into their power.”
The opening weekend will include a public exhibition space alongside ceremonial elements connected to the participating muses.
The exhibition continues Shaw’s mission to create spaces where women feel seen and supported, while also inviting the wider public to engage in conversations around confidence, identity and equality.
UPRISING opens over International Women’s Day weekend. Further venue and ticket details will be announced shortly.
For updates and event information, follow St Albans-based artist Kat Shaw on Instagram.