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Join us at Stormwater Studios for Building Bridges Through Art 2026 in partnership with the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN.

This community-centered exhibition brings together artists whose work responds to themes of gender justice, advocacy, healthcare access, economic inequality, childcare, and community support systems inspired by The Status of Women and Girls in South Carolina: 2025 Research Findings.

Through painting, sculpture, fiber, mixed media, photography, and more, featured artists explore lived experiences, spark dialogue, and imagine pathways toward equity and collective action.

Featured Artists include: Ava Baker, Eva Bradley, Demetria Blooms Things by Demetria, Aerin Chafa, Kalah Crawford, Keelin Gangwish, Betsy Halford, Mana Hewitt, Christopher Lane Art, Susan Lenz, Shaina Manuel, Kat Martin, Shabnam Miri, Gina Moore, Scott Neely, Tammy Quarles, Renee Rouillier, Kathleen Sahtunkinish, Blakely Sheely, Tayler Simon, Nancy Stockton, Julia Strasburger, Keith Tolen, and Meredith Walker.

📍 Exhibition Dates: June 5–28, 2026
📍 Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Reception: June 18, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Join us for an exhibition that uses art as a platform for conversation, awareness, and community connection.

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Join us at Stormwater Studios for Building Bridges Through Art 2026 in partnership with the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network - WREN.

This community-centered exhibition brings together artists whose work responds to themes of gender justice, advocacy, healthcare access, economic inequality, childcare, and community support systems inspired by The Status of Women and Girls in South Carolina: 2025 Research Findings.

Through painting, sculpture, fiber, mixed media, photography, and more, featured artists explore lived experiences, spark dialogue, and imagine pathways toward equity and collective action.

Featured Artists include: Ava Baker, Eva Bradley, Demetria Blooms Things by Demetria, Aerin Chafa, Kalah Crawford, Keelin Gangwish, Betsy Halford, Mana Hewitt, Christopher Lane Art, Susan Lenz, Shaina Manuel, Kat Martin, Shabnam Miri, Gina Moore, Scott Neely, Tammy Quarles, Renee Rouillier, Kathleen Sahtunkinish, Blakely Sheely, Tayler Simon, Nancy Stockton, Julia Strasburger, Keith Tolen, and Meredith Walker.

📍 Exhibition Dates: June 5–28, 2026
📍 Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Reception: June 18, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Join us for an exhibition that uses art as a platform for conversation, awareness, and community connection.

@wrenetwork @stormwaterstudiosart @thingsbydemetria @susanlenz @shainasart @jules_knightlyarts @meredithwalkerstudio @katmartart @earthsuckstanktop @redbowtie1 @monkeygirlartwork @addartbykalah @laneartworks @tayler_made_books @neelyprojects @avabaker.makes @creatingcaddo @cucumbertoast @nbstockton @shabnammiristudio

#StormwaterStudios #BuildingBridgesThroughArt #WREN #ColumbiaSC #SouthCarolinaArts #ContemporaryArt #CommunityThroughArt #VistaSC #SodaCityArts #ArtExhibition

The regular legislative session may be over, but SC lawmakers are back for a special session after pressure from the President to redraw our maps.

This is about power and is an attempt to cheat voters out of fair representation. The maps lawmakers draw impact everything from reproductive health access to economic justice for years to come.

And because the House and Senate can still move legislation during this special session, dangerous bills remain in play.

Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on changing our maps.

The regular legislative session may be over, but SC lawmakers are back for a special session after pressure from the President to redraw our maps.

This is about power and is an attempt to cheat voters out of fair representation. The maps lawmakers draw impact everything from reproductive health access to economic justice for years to come.

And because the House and Senate can still move legislation during this special session, dangerous bills remain in play.

Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on changing our maps.

The regular legislative session may be over, but SC lawmakers are back for a special session after pressure from the President to redraw our maps.

This is about power and is an attempt to cheat voters out of fair representation. The maps lawmakers draw impact everything from reproductive health access to economic justice for years to come.

And because the House and Senate can still move legislation during this special session, dangerous bills remain in play.

Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on changing our maps.

The regular legislative session may be over, but SC lawmakers are back for a special session after pressure from the President to redraw our maps.

This is about power and is an attempt to cheat voters out of fair representation. The maps lawmakers draw impact everything from reproductive health access to economic justice for years to come.

And because the House and Senate can still move legislation during this special session, dangerous bills remain in play.

Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on changing our maps.

The regular legislative session may be over, but SC lawmakers are back for a special session after pressure from the President to redraw our maps.

This is about power and is an attempt to cheat voters out of fair representation. The maps lawmakers draw impact everything from reproductive health access to economic justice for years to come.

And because the House and Senate can still move legislation during this special session, dangerous bills remain in play.

Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on changing our maps.

The regular legislative session may be over, but SC lawmakers are back for a special session after pressure from the President to redraw our maps.

This is about power and is an attempt to cheat voters out of fair representation. The maps lawmakers draw impact everything from reproductive health access to economic justice for years to come.

And because the House and Senate can still move legislation during this special session, dangerous bills remain in play.

Call your Senators and tell them to VOTE NO on changing our maps.

Progress for working families takes partnership. 🤝

Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter spoke on the House floor about the shared effort to move Senate Bill 11 forward, a bill that would expand paid parental leave eligibility for state employees in South Carolina.

We’re grateful for Rep. Cobb-Hunter’s leadership and for every lawmaker helping move this policy forward.

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Regular session has adjourned, but the work at the State House continues. Last week, Governor McMaster called the General Assembly back into session to discuss redistricting and the state budget, but those are not the only issues that could come up.

All legislation is technically still in play.WREN will continue to share updates and opportunities to take action in the upcoming weeks. 💜

Mental health is a South Carolina issue, and when our communities struggle, women and families feel the impact.

These numbers show the need for more accessible care, stronger support systems, and resources that meet people before they reach crisis. For women and girls, mental health is connected to so many parts of life: caregiving, school, work, safety, economic security, and overall well-being.

Building a healthier South Carolina means investing in the people, families, and communities that make our state stronger. 💜

Mental health is a South Carolina issue, and when our communities struggle, women and families feel the impact.

These numbers show the need for more accessible care, stronger support systems, and resources that meet people before they reach crisis. For women and girls, mental health is connected to so many parts of life: caregiving, school, work, safety, economic security, and overall well-being.

Building a healthier South Carolina means investing in the people, families, and communities that make our state stronger. 💜

Mental health is a South Carolina issue, and when our communities struggle, women and families feel the impact.

These numbers show the need for more accessible care, stronger support systems, and resources that meet people before they reach crisis. For women and girls, mental health is connected to so many parts of life: caregiving, school, work, safety, economic security, and overall well-being.

Building a healthier South Carolina means investing in the people, families, and communities that make our state stronger. 💜

Mental health is a South Carolina issue, and when our communities struggle, women and families feel the impact.

These numbers show the need for more accessible care, stronger support systems, and resources that meet people before they reach crisis. For women and girls, mental health is connected to so many parts of life: caregiving, school, work, safety, economic security, and overall well-being.

Building a healthier South Carolina means investing in the people, families, and communities that make our state stronger. 💜

Mental health is a South Carolina issue, and when our communities struggle, women and families feel the impact.

These numbers show the need for more accessible care, stronger support systems, and resources that meet people before they reach crisis. For women and girls, mental health is connected to so many parts of life: caregiving, school, work, safety, economic security, and overall well-being.

Building a healthier South Carolina means investing in the people, families, and communities that make our state stronger. 💜

Mental health is a South Carolina issue, and when our communities struggle, women and families feel the impact.

These numbers show the need for more accessible care, stronger support systems, and resources that meet people before they reach crisis. For women and girls, mental health is connected to so many parts of life: caregiving, school, work, safety, economic security, and overall well-being.

Building a healthier South Carolina means investing in the people, families, and communities that make our state stronger. 💜

Behind every data point is a person, a story, and a community that deserves to be heard. 💛

In a new op-ed for Charleston City Paper, WREN’s Aisha Jones reflects on what our Status of Women and Girls data reveals about Charleston County and why community voices must guide what comes next.

This weekend, we’re bringing that conversation to Charleston to listen, learn, and hear directly from the people behind the numbers.

Read the full op-ed at the link in bio.

Because of you, WREN raised $45,775 during Midlands Gives! 💜

This support came from 203 unique donors, 209 online gifts, 2 prize wins, and 2 matching gifts, all helping us continue the work for women, girls, and families across South Carolina.

Every gift helps WREN advocate for economic opportunity, reproductive freedom, stronger support systems, and communities equipped to organize, engage, and lead.

Thank you for showing up, giving generously, and helping us build power for the work ahead.

Redistricting may sound technical, but its impact is deeply personal.

District lines influence who represents us, which issues get attention, and how communities are heard in government. WREN's CEO, Amalia Luxardo, testified against redistricting in South Carolina because voters deserve a process that is fair, transparent, and centered on the people, not politics.

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

Here’s what happened during week seventeen of the legislative session, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to help build a better South Carolina for women and girls as the General Assembly heads into its final week. We’ll continue sharing timely updates and opportunities to take action as the session comes to a close! ✊💜

For many girls, advocacy starts with the women and caregivers who raise them, the ones who teach them to care deeply, speak up, ask questions, and believe something better is possible.

WREN honors the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, caregivers, mentors, and chosen family shaping the next generation.

Here’s to a South Carolina where women, girls, and families have the support they need to thrive. Happy Mother’s Day from WREN. 💕

For many girls, advocacy starts with the women and caregivers who raise them, the ones who teach them to care deeply, speak up, ask questions, and believe something better is possible.

WREN honors the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, caregivers, mentors, and chosen family shaping the next generation.

Here’s to a South Carolina where women, girls, and families have the support they need to thrive. Happy Mother’s Day from WREN. 💕

For many girls, advocacy starts with the women and caregivers who raise them, the ones who teach them to care deeply, speak up, ask questions, and believe something better is possible.

WREN honors the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, caregivers, mentors, and chosen family shaping the next generation.

Here’s to a South Carolina where women, girls, and families have the support they need to thrive. Happy Mother’s Day from WREN. 💕

For many girls, advocacy starts with the women and caregivers who raise them, the ones who teach them to care deeply, speak up, ask questions, and believe something better is possible.

WREN honors the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, caregivers, mentors, and chosen family shaping the next generation.

Here’s to a South Carolina where women, girls, and families have the support they need to thrive. Happy Mother’s Day from WREN. 💕

Advocacy works and this session showed the proof.

Join WREN for a post-session webinar breaking down what happened at the State House and what our community helped make possible. We’ll cover key legislative outcomes, WREN’s impact by the numbers, and ways to stay involved in what comes next.

WREN Sine Die Webinar: Our Impact this Legislative Session
Thursday, May 21st | 1PM EST | Free + Online

Register at the link in our bio!

For Mother's Day, we made a gift guide with a few things moms might actually want this year: real support, real resources, and real policies that make life better.

Flowers are nice. Systemic change is even better. 💐

For Mother's Day, we made a gift guide with a few things moms might actually want this year: real support, real resources, and real policies that make life better.

Flowers are nice. Systemic change is even better. 💐

For Mother's Day, we made a gift guide with a few things moms might actually want this year: real support, real resources, and real policies that make life better.

Flowers are nice. Systemic change is even better. 💐

For Mother's Day, we made a gift guide with a few things moms might actually want this year: real support, real resources, and real policies that make life better.

Flowers are nice. Systemic change is even better. 💐

For Mother's Day, we made a gift guide with a few things moms might actually want this year: real support, real resources, and real policies that make life better.

Flowers are nice. Systemic change is even better. 💐

For Mother's Day, we made a gift guide with a few things moms might actually want this year: real support, real resources, and real policies that make life better.

Flowers are nice. Systemic change is even better. 💐