Metis women are known for their skills in beading, quilling embroidery and finger weaving. Traditional arts and contemporary artists and their art is recognized through video, print and visual files.

A fabulous collection of information and photos of American Indian potters. There are several color images and multiple pages of the history behind these talented artists.

Kellie Hanna writes on Mary Cassatt, who is known as an Impressionist.

A vast collection of contemporary Japanese prints done by women artists.

solid list of female artists through time that includes links to other websites (some better than others) about these famous artists. Too many names to mention!

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Edmonia Lewis in addition to an extensive listing of her works as displayed at the museum.

A great site by PBS that features a biography on the artist and links to art work, videos clips and interviews. On this page there are also links to lesson plans and other artist pages.

In this series of videos, we've met artists who use their work as a platform for thinking about big issues- not just those that are unique to them as women and artists, but about gender, sexuality, equality, and political rights, too.

Images with accompanying narration on women's work from before the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution. Exhibit describes the domestic work that women did and continue to perform and also provides information on women...

Located in Washington, DC. The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the recognition of women in the arts, including a tour of their on-line galleries.

Read some interesting biographies about famous women in Canadian history from entertainers to politicians to activists.

Read about how Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney supported young artists with her wealth. You can also see a bronze bust of her sculpted by Jo Davidson.

A brief biography of Cecelia Beaux, portraitist and one of the most successful female artist of her era. Included is a self-portrait.

A picture of a bust of Georgia O'Keefe is accompanied by some information about her painting style and place among modern American artists.

Personal site of contemporary artist/illustrator Valery Milovic that also contains poetry, musings, and stories. Creative, intergrated site, developed around Milovic's thematic "Broken Toyland" universe.

A delightful salute to women in photography. Includes history and archival photographs.

Emily Carr, Katharine Maltwood and Myfanwy Pavelic contributed significantly to the West Coast Canadian art scene. This virtual exhibition by the Maltwood Art Museum and Gallery at the University of Victoria gives great tribute to the...

An essay about Grandma Moses and her apotheosis as an artist.

This site has biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways. There are writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others. Some were alive...

Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a fiery advocate for women's rights. Read an account of her actions and see a portrait of her painted by American artist, Anna Klumpke.

Read a profile of 17th century painter Judith Leyster.

This selected bibliography of Lilla Cabot Perry covers it all. A link to her portfolio is also included.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Alice Trumbull Mason in addition to an extensive listing of her works as displayed at the museum.

Learn about Pauline Lahache, a teacher at Kahnawake Survival School, and what influences her artistic outlook. Several examples of her artwork are presented.