Welcome to Moods
Moods is an exhibition-based art space founded by artist, curator and creative guide Monica Bodway.
Each 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.
NEXT EXHIBITION 2026
Lee Sponholtz – Solo show
La Fleur
December 11th 6-10pm
Abstract expressionist acrylic paintings inspired by flower forms and the beauty of nature – transformed through chaos, energy and intentional destruction.
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS 2027
Call for Wisconsin artists!
Personal Power
Waukesha – 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. Each woman brings her own expression of personal power.
Now welcoming artist ideas and submissions.
Call for Michigan artists!
Chapter 9: Baggage
Michigan – May 2027
New women. New stories.
The conversation continues.
Baggage is coming to Michigan,
inviting women in midlife and beyond
to explore what they carry – and what they’re ready to set down through expressive art.
More details coming soon.
PAST EXHIBITIONS
Chapter 9 Baggage
Waukesha, WI – Sept 2026
The themed series begins.
Women explored what they carry through personal artwork and stories, inviting visitors to reflect on their own experiences.
“Very powerful”
-Frank Hoeffler artist, reacts to Baggage show
Emerging Artists
in Midlife
Waukesha, WI – May 2026
The courage to be seen.
Our first group 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.
Play
Summer 2026
From feeling to discovery.
A personal collection tracing my journey from expressing emotions through art to experimenting, playing and discovering my own style.
Play was an exploration of what happens when we give ourselves permission to follow our curiosity.
Unrequited Feelings
October 2025
Where it all began.
Hosting my brother Lee’s solo exhibition at Moods sparked my passion for bringing art, story and people together – and planted the seed for more exhibitions.
Meet Monica
Artist · Curator · Creative Guide
Hi, I’m Monica Bodway, founder of Moods.
After more than 30 years in art, I bring women in midlife and beyond together through themed exhibitions—creating space for their stories, meaningful conversations, and new possibilities.
Be part of an exhibition
Women in midlife & beyond.
First-time exhibitors welcome.
Next themed exhibition:
Personal Power – March 2027
The theme travels.
The stories are
their own.
Bring a Moods exhibition to to your community, where local women in midlife and beyond share their own art and stories inspired by a shared theme.
MOODS: ART · STORY · CONNECTION
There’s more to come
Stay connected for upcoming exhibitions, calls for artists,
and new possibilities at Moods.
MOODS:
2140 B W. St. Paul Ave. Waukesha, WI
VISIT:
October hours:
Tuesdays, 10am-1pm.
Also by appointment.