FIRST, A FEMALE
Hi.
My name is Gaby Viteri and I am the founder of FIRST FEMALE. I’m a West Palm Beach local, independent curator, and creative entrepreneur.
Inspired by the work of the Guerrilla Girls and frightened by the gender disparity in the art world, I curated the first Palm Beach County all-female art show focusing exclusively on local talent. I cheekily called it FIRST FEMALE because sometimes it’s fun to state the obvious.
The success of the show led me to notice a lack of spaces, support and opportunities for female creatives, so I continued to host art-centered gatherings under the FIRST FEMALE moniker. A grassroots movement was born.
Three years later, the organization continues to focus on empowering women by creating opportunities for creative connections and economic self-sufficiency. In a short time, I have seen many of our members use the FIRST FEMALE to make friends, develop creatively and expand their careers. I’m excited you want to come along for the ride.
WHAT WE DO
We provide a platform that offers unique opportunities for female artists and their creative friends to: connect with intention, share their stories, and expand their careers.
HOW WE DO IT
By creating opportunities such as monthly meetups that foster connection
With curated art shows that provide experience and exposure to our members
We show up for one another
We inspire each other and build each other up
WHY WE DO IT
Because we love serving women and we love art.
Because we believe that women are the fabric of society and creating spaces for them is an honor and a pleasure.
Because we believe in community
Because we love to have fun
WHY ART
Because art works
Because everyone is creative and that there is an artist in all of us
Because creative connection is powerful
Because art makes communities better and more connected
WHO IS THIS FOR
Women artists at every stage of their careers
Women who want to exercise their creative muscle
Women who want to meet new friends