Cover Artwork: Women of the cloth, Joan Eytle Kendall
This March, Brixton will once again become a focal point for International Women’s Month as South London Women Artists present “Sisterhood” at Lambeth Archives (2–31 March 2026).
Marking International Women’s Day and celebrating 18 years of the South London Women Artists group (SLWA), the exhibition brings together 76 women artists in a rare and powerful collective moment.
The concept for “Sisterhood” comes from portrait artist Julie Bennett, whose vision centres on unity, visibility and the strength of women working side by side.
Reflecting on the anniversary, Bennett says:
“This exhibition celebrates 18 years of South London Women Artists. It’s going to be a fantastic show, with the majority of our members taking part, something we haven’t seen on this scale for years. It feels particularly meaningful to have it hosted by Lambeth Archives, a space that preserves our local history, as we mark this important chapter in SLWA’s story.”
The Power of Women, Together
Founded in 2008 by artist Léonie Cronin and local art collector Jenny Sweeney, SLWA has spent nearly two decades building a supportive platform for women artists across South London.
Guided over the years by artists Melissa Budasz, Laura Moreton-Griffiths, Alice Lenkiewicz, Michelle Baharier and now Beth Worth, the collective has grown from a grassroot initiative into a dynamic and enduring artistic network spanning painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, ceramics and mixed media.
Artwork: Canopic Jar 2 by Léonie Cronin
The title of the exhibition “Sisterhood”, named so by current chair Beth Worth, embodies this journey. Each artwork carries its own narrative of identity, resilience, activism, motherhood, heritage, transformation, yet collectively they form something larger: a visual representation to collaboration over competition.
Among the exhibiting artists are also members of Creations Atelier, including Paola Minekov, Natalia Giacomino, Michelle Baharier, Rosie Arnoldi, Dil Vahidova and Carry Hornby, artists whose practices reflect the diversity and depth of contemporary women’s voices.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a printed catalogue, ensuring that this landmark art show is documented, creating a lasting record of women artists in South London coming together creatively in 2026.
A Month of Celebration
Rather than marking International Women’s Day with a single event, “Sisterhood” extends the celebration across the entire month of March.
Private View: Monday 2 March, 5–8pm
International Women’s Day Panel Discussion: Saturday 7 March, 2.30–4pm
Workshops
Saturday 14 March, 2–3.30pm
A drop-in creative session led by Claire Dorey-Stalley and Beth Worth where families, supervised children and adults can make reflective, mixed-ability postcards.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983568860859?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 14 March, 4-5pm
Mindfulness: Clarity, Creativity & Flow:
Artist Ezgi Demir introducing her Holistic Quotient framework through
guided exercises to reduce overthinking and support focus, balance and
creative flow (booking required).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983568394464?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 21 March, 2–3.30pm
Sock Puppet Workshop: Anna-Maria Amato hosts a playful, reflective workshop where adults and supervised older children create expressive sock puppets inspired by life’s ups and downs (booking required).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983608461305?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 21 March, 4-5pm
Water Calligraphy: Carry Hornby leads a calming, hands-on introduction to mindful water calligraphy, guiding participants through brush practice and flow-based mark-making (booking required).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983565732502?aff=oddtdtcreator
Closing Event: Saturday 28 March, 2–5pm
Free and open to the public, the exhibition offers a space not only to view art, but to experience the strength that emerges when women gather with shared purpose. The artworks are available for sale between
£75 and £900.
