Women in the Arts Festival

02/24/2026

Way cool livestream - THE JUNE JORDAN EXPERIENCE tonight at 7pm PST aka 10pm EST! This is the show that Voices of the Revolution was part of in DC a few years ago!

Livestream from The Freight is on YouTube and you can watch it for 48 hours after. Tix are $25 and can be purchased here:
https://secure.thefreight.org/15663/15664-poetry-for-the-people-the-june-jordan-experience-250224

https://www.losangelesblade.com/2026/02/15/the-june-jordan-experience-captures-the-late-q***r-poets-tender-revolutionary-legacy/

The new show, playing until Mar. 29 at the Fountain Theatre, journeys through the late q***r poet's life, radical art and activism...

11/29/2025

Last Chance to get your 40th Anniversary Swag! Deadline to order is November 30th! Will ship in mid-December. Artwork by Laura Wayne. For local (Lansing) pickup, use coupon code WITA25 and choose free shipping.

https://goldenrod.com/product-category/women-in-the-arts-festival/

11/19/2025

Last chance to order these special 40th Anniversary WITA shirts with the fabulous design by Laura Irene Wayne! Pre-order deadline is November 30th and orders will ship mid-December. For local pickup, use coupon code WITA25.
https://goldenrod.com/product-category/women-in-the-arts-festival/

11/10/2025

LAST CHANCE... bummed you didn't get the cool WITA shirt everyone was wearing this weekend? Goldenrod is taking orders through November 30th and the shirts will ship in mid to late December! If you live in the Lansing area and want to arrange a pickup, use the coupon code local and choose the free shipping option.

https://goldenrod.com/product-category/women-in-the-arts-festival/

11/10/2025

THANK YOU to all who shared the magic at the 40th Annual Women in the Arts Festival this weekend.

What was your favorite part?

11/08/2025

Good morning, WITAfriends! The crew is here getting things ready for the day! Here's the rundown!

Artists' Market: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sistrum Café: 10:00am - 7:30 p.m.
Day Stage: Noon to 5:00 p.m.
WITA 40th Photo Booth: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Performances:
12 pm – Megan Dooley
1 pm – The Instigators
2 pm – HappenDance w/ Aurora and Antheia & Lisa Sarno
3 pm – Sistrum, Lansing Women’s Chorus
4 pm – L***o Bingo!
7:30 pm – Straight Ahead (tickets available at the door)

WITA 40th Official After Party Dance: 9:30pm (Sir Pizza Old Town)

All this plus a silent auction, chair massages, and more!

We're waiting for you at Edgewood United Church, 469 N. Hagadorn in East Lansing.

11/07/2025

The Women in the Arts Online Auction closes TODAY AT NOON. There are still some great deals to be had! Support Women in the Arts by bidding at new.biddingowl.com/wita24

If online bidding isn't your thing, visit our in-person silent auction at the 40th Annual Women in the Arts Festival at Edgewood United Church, UCC (469 N. Hagadorn, East Lansing) on November 7 and November 8). Learn more at witafestival.com

11/07/2025

Artist Spotlight! Welcome back to the WITA Artists' Market, Teresa Gingras! Teresa creates one-of-a-kind fiber arts designed for personal and spiritual use.

Teresa will be participating in the WITA Artists’ Market at Edgewood United Church (469 N. Hagadorn, East Lansing) on November 7 (5-9 pm) and November 7 (10 am - 7:30 pm). Learn more at witafestival.com

11/07/2025

Roaster Spotlight! Welcome back to the WITA Artists' Market, Bea Hardy of Bea's Blend Speciality Coffees. Proudly serving fair trade organic coffees from around the world. Always fresh roasted and always le***an-owned and operated. Simply the best coffee you’ll ever drink!

Bea will be brewing at the the 40th Annual WITA Artists’ Market at Edgewood United Church (469 N. Hagadorn, East Lansing) on November 7 (5-9 pm) and November 8 (10 am - 7:30 pm). Learn more at witafestival.com

Simply The Best Fresh Roasted Coffee In Town

11/07/2025

Beautiful architecture, foodie-grade meals, Lake Michigan, wonderful hosts, and a luxurious stay await the winner of a $500 gift certificate, graciously gifted to Women in the Arts by the Cartier Mansion in historic Ludington! Make your bid today before auction closes Friday at noon! Bid here: new.biddingowl.com/wita24

Learn more about the Cartier Mansion and its community-minded innkeepers, Chris and Jenna Simpler (and their canine butler!) https://michbnb.com/blog/cartier-mansion-best-historic-bed-and-breakfast/

11/07/2025

Vendor Spotlight! Welcome back to the WITA Artists' Market, Women of the Revolution! WOTR is an Ohio-based non-profit mobile feminist bookstore. We will be selling feminist non-fiction, le***an fiction, vintage books, vinyl and publications.

Women of the Revolution will be participating in the WITA Artists’ Market at Edgewood United Church (469 N. Hagadorn, East Lansing) on November 7 (5-9 pm) and November 7 (10 am - 7:30 pm). Learn more at witafestival.com