One theme. Many voices. New possibilities.
One theme. Many voices. New possibilities.
Each Moods exhibition begins with a thought-provoking theme, inviting women in midlife and beyond to explore what it means to them. Through art and personal stories, each woman brings her own perspective. Together, these individual voices create something bigger, sparking meaningful conversations, unexpected connections, and new ways of seeing ourselves and one another.
Personal Stories brought to life
Exhibitions in 2026
Emerging artists in midlife
Where it all began
Our first exhibition brought together 15 women stepping forward to share their artwork, some for the very first time. It became a celebration of creative courage, new possibilities
and connection.
Baggage Waukesha 2026
The themed series begins
What do we carry – and what are we ready to set down? Women explored this question through personal artwork and stories, inviting visitors to reflect on their own experiences.
Solo Show – Lee Sponholtz
December 2026
What does standing in your own power look or feel like? This
Exhibitions in 2027
Personal Power Waukesha
Coming March 2027
What does standing in your own power look or feel like? This exhibition invites women to explore finding their voice, honoring their needs and giving themselves permission to take up space.
Now welcoming artist ideas and submissions. Each woman brings her own story – and her own expression of personal power.
Baggage Michigan
Coming May 2027
What does standing in your own power look or feel like? This exhibition invites women to explore finding their voice, honoring their needs and giving themselves permission to take up space.
Now welcoming artist ideas and submissions. Each woman brings her own story – and her own expression of personal power.
The theme travels. The stories are
their own.
Bring Moods to your community.
Meet Monica
ARTIST – CURATOR – CREATIVE GUIDE
I’m Monica Bodway, the founder of Moods. After more than 30 years working in art. I’m drawn to what happens when women bring their own life experiences onto the creative process.
I create the theme and invite women in midlife to give it their own meaning. Through art, symbols and story their individual responses become a share experience – one that can open conversations and grow in unexpected directions.
you don’t have to call yourself an artist
Maybe you’ve always been curious about making art. Maybe you want to try something you’ve never done before. Or maybe you’ve been creating for years and you’re ready to stretch in a new direction.
However you enter, engaging with art can create momentum. Opening you to new ideas, new connections and new possibilities.
Explore Moods
Moods uses art as a vehicle for curiosity, connection, play, discovery and possibility.
By creating themed group exhibitions and invitational solo shows that bring art, story and people together.
Notice. Try. Connect. Discover.
See what happens when you say “yes” to yourself.
More than an art show
Moods presents thoughtfully curated exhibitions built around meaningful ideas. Some participants have been making art for years. Others are just beginning. Each person is invited to interpret each theme in their own way.
Exhibitions at Moods
artist · curator · exhibition creator
Hi, I’m Monica
I create exhibitions the way I make art: intuitively, beginning with a feeling and following it into form. I bring together artists, stories, objects and space to create experiences that invite people to look closer, and have meaningful conversations.
More about me
Interested in an exhibition at Moods?
I bring together women in midlife- from first time exhibitors to established artists – whose ideas connect with the theme and vision of each exhibition.
Next themed exhibition:
Personal Power
March 2027
More questions? Let’s connect.
Visit the Studio
Come see what’s on the walls
Moods offers select open studio hours throughout the week where you can stop in, explore the space, meet Monica, talk creativity, and see what Moods is about.
No pressure. No experience needed.
October Hours
Tuesdays
10am – 1pm
Next art Show: LeFleur by Lee Sponholtz
December 11th: 7pm-10pm
By Appointment
Contact
There’s also a good chance you’ll catch me at the studio on other days too.