THE SHOWING
Art, Performance, and the Spaces In Between
A curated, gallery-style celebration of independent women artists, makers, designers, authors and creative businesses. It's HER COLLECTION Magazine, brought to life in one room.
THE SHOWING 2026: What a First Year
On October 18, we opened the doors of OBJX Studio for the first-ever THE SHOWING. Women came to see the work, hear the stories behind it and buy directly from the women who made it.
For one day, the pages of HER COLLECTION Magazine became a room full of women: wearable art, spoken word, music, film, fine art, literature, scent, food and wellness, all under one roof. Thank you to every guest, artist, vendor, performer and partner who said yes to something new.
How the Day Unfolded
The Arrival
Guests moved through the gallery with a mocktail in hand, meeting the work before meeting the makers.
The Voice
Janine Bowen opened the celebration, MC Keda Edwards Pierre led a cultural ritual, and author Sharon Graham shared a live reading and installation.
The Lens
Four short films by women filmmakers, curated by Access Threshold (AXT), played throughout the day.
The Connection
A midday panel on living a life that pursues your interests, being intentional, and standing in your purpose, followed by time with every artist at their table to hear the story behind the work.
The Acquisition
A monologue by Jeya Nkrumah, music by October Rose, and a final gallery walk to take a piece of the day home.
The Short Film Showcase
Curated by Access Threshold (AXT)
- Cry Baby CryEsther Caszo
- Happy AnniversaryQianna Dookeran
- The Absurdity of The Black Female ExperienceVanessa Magic
- Thirsty AFL.A. Wade
With Thanks to Our Performers
The voices that carried the day, from the opening ritual to the closing feature.
- Keda Edwards PierreMC and opening cultural ritual
- Sharon GrahamLive reading and installation, author of How Many Bras Do I Need to Fit Into?
- Jeya NkrumahMonologue, closing feature
- October RoseMusical performance, closing feature
Moments From the Day
Photography by Justin Athanas.
Thank You to Our 2026 Partners
THE SHOWING was made possible by partners who believed in women-led work, with special on-site experiences from Caféteca, CH Houghton Wine, Fujifilm and Access Threshold.
- Access Threshold (AXT)
- Arcadia Earth
- Atma Things
- Bambum
- Birthrite
- Caféteca
- CH Houghton Wine
- Fujifilm
- Japji Kaur
- Kernels
- Maureen Greenstein
- Organika
- Othership
- Panera Bread
- Rubicon Exotic
THE SHOWING Returns Next Fall
Year two is already taking shape. Here's how to be part of it.
Show Your Work
Apply for a table among a curated group of women artists and creative businesses.
Vendor information Brands and organizationsBecome a Partner
Put your brand in front of a room of women who buy, collect and champion women-led work.
Sponsorship information GuestsBe the First to Know
Success Society members hear about the date and early tickets before anyone else.
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