LEGACY: The Women of WARM Gallery

A landmark exhibition honoring a pioneering feminist art movement as it marks the 50th anniversary of its founding in April 1976 in the Warehouse District of Minneapolis.

Marking its 50th anniversary,

WARM presents LEGACY: The Women of WARM Gallery at the Kickernick Gallery in Minneapolis.

This exhibition, with accompanying catalog book, is an extraordinary exhibition showcasing the work of 73 groundbreaking women artists who helped redefine the landscape of contemporary art and feminist expression.

Founded in the early 1970s, at a time when women artists were routinely overlooked

It evolved into a feminist cooperative gallery that operated for15 years (1976 - 1991), the largest women’s art collective in the country.

This 50-year celebration is more than an art show it is a tribute to a movement.

WARM not only gave voice and space to women artists at a critical moment in American history, but also shaped generations through its pioneering mentorship program, innovative exhibitions, and unwavering commitment to equity in the arts.

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    LEGACY: The Women of WARM Gallery

    April 10 - June 13, 2026

    LEGACY: The Women of WARM Gallery is a landmark exhibition honoring a pioneering feminist art movement as it marks the 50th anniversary of its founding in April 1976 in the Warehouse District of Minneapolis.

    This spring, Minnesota honors a transformative force in American art history: the Women’s Art Registry of Minnesota (WARM). Marking its 50th anniversary, WARM presents LEGACY: The Women of WARM Gallery at the Kickernick Gallery in Minneapolis. This exhibition, with accompanying catalog book, is an extraordinary exhibition showcasing the work of 73 groundbreaking women artists who helped redefine the landscape of contemporary art and feminist expression.

    Founded in the early 1970s, at a time when women artists were routinely overlooked by galleries, museums, and curators, WARM began as a bold act of visibility — a 35mm slide registry created to promote the artwork of women artists in the Twin Cities. It evolved into a feminist cooperative gallery that operated for 15 years (1976 - 1991), the largest women’s art collective in the country. What followed was a decades-long legacy of artistic excellence, mentorship, and activism.

    This 50-year celebration is more than an art show, it is a tribute to a movement. WARM not only gave voice and space to women artists at a critical moment in American history, but also shaped generations through its pioneering mentorship program, innovative exhibitions, and unwavering commitment to equity in the arts.

  • Kickernick Gallery Summer Art Show

    Thursday, June 25

    5:00 to 8:00 PM

    Come check out some fresh summer vibes and cool art at the Kickernick Gallery show!

    Kickernick Gallery invites you to the Summer Art Show: an evening celebrating the creativity, culture, and artistic energy shaping downtown Minneapolis.

    On Thursday, June 25, the Kickernick Building opens its doors for a free community art experience featuring work from six Minneapolis artists:

    Paul Kellett
    Kristin Lebben
    Catrin Magnusson
    Sarah Wieben
    Eric Ketelsen
    Bifidus Jones

    Throughout the evening, guests are invited to explore the gallery exhibition, meet artists and creatives inside the building, and experience the creative spirit of one of Minneapolis’s most iconic historic spaces.

    The night will also feature:
    • Open artist studios
    • Live music
    • A fashion market featuring local designers and boutiques
    • Pop-up experiences throughout the building
    • A “More Is More” fashion contest celebrating bold color and maximalist style

    This event is designed to bring together art lovers, creatives, fashion enthusiasts, and the broader Minneapolis community for a night centered around connection, inspiration, and discovery.

    Free and open to all. RSVP encouraged.

    📍 Kickernick Building — Downtown Minneapolis
    📅 Thursday, June 25
    🎟 Free Admission
    👗 Dress Code: “More Is More” — maximalist color encouraged