wellspring: A mother artist project

We seek to support and nurture women as they answer their calling as mothers & artists. The aim is to do so in community, with the flame of faith alive, and as part of a tradition of mother artists throughout the ages; from Dorothy Day to Artemisia Gentileschi, Sigrid Undset and Madeleine L’Engle to Rachel Ruysch and Julia Warhola.

One word, one brushstroke, one stitch at a time, amidst the beauty and messiness of the motherhood journey.

Do you have a question or idea? Do you want to collaborate?

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us! Simply use the form here or email us at wellspringmotherart@gmail.com:

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