The Ohio Feminist Art Museum: Join the Movement
In January 2024, MK Wright and Tamala Murk founded the Ohio Feminist Art Museum (OFAM) as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a powerful mission: to collect, preserve, promote, and display feminist art and culture for all. We imagined more than just a museum—we envisioned a welcoming space where like-minded people can gather, connect, and celebrate feminist creativity and activism.
We’re committed to inclusivity and community-building throughout Ohio. That’s why we’re not only developing a physical home for OFAM but also hosting events across the state to uplift and amplify feminist voices wherever they are.
OFAM’s founding Board of Trustees includes MK Wright, Sheryl Lazenby, Lori Eberhard, and Hazel Varanese. With early support from the Ohio Arts Council and Greater Columbus Arts Council, we launched our first website, hosted multiple events, and began spreading the word. These grants gave us the momentum to grow—our community has expanded from just five founders to more than 200 supporters in under a year. The enthusiasm and encouragement we’ve received have been truly inspiring.
At OFAM, feminism means advocating for political, economic, personal, and social equality. We shine a light on the herstories of women trailblazers and changemakers throughout Ohio and define feminist art as work that explores femininity, empowerment, equality, spirituality, sexuality, and social justice.
In 2025, we’ve laid a solid foundation for OFAM’s future. We’ve built collaborative relationships with feminist galleries, organizations, and businesses, and worked with a professional team to revamp our website to better serve our mission. We’ve also finalized our Policies and Procedures—essential tools for shaping the first feminist art museum of its kind.
Looking ahead, we’re excited to grow programs like our Online Feminist Art Exhibitions, Feminist Book Club, art and cultural events, social gatherings, fundraising initiatives, and advocacy work around equal pay and gender justice in the arts.
But we can’t do this without you.
We invite you to:
- Become a member of OFAM
- Volunteer your time and talents
- Join our planning and operations committees
- Spread the word and help others join our mailing list
- Sponsor an event or program you believe in
In April of 2025, OFAM was approved for a four-year Sustainability Grant from the Ohio Arts Council to support operations and events. Their funding is a vital step toward our long-term goal: purchasing property and building a permanent home for the Ohio Feminist Art Museum.
With your support, we can preserve and elevate feminist art, honor the women who’ve shaped our culture, and push for a future where equality, respect, and fair pay are not ideals—but realities.
Join us. Be part of the movement. Help us make herstory.