The Women’s Art Registry of Minnesota (WARM), one of the oldest feminist art collectives in the United States, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1973 in Minneapolis, the collective emerged as a grassroots response to the systemic exclusion of women from mainstream galleries and museums, eventually establishing its own gallery space and a robust mentorship program that continues to support female-identifying artists today.
This milestone highlights the enduring legacy of the feminist art movement and its role in decentralizing the art world away from coastal hubs like New York and Los Angeles. By fostering a sustainable community model and providing professional infrastructure for women, WARM serves as a critical historical blueprint for contemporary artist-run initiatives and gender equity advocacy in the visual arts.