BELIZE CITY – The Institute of Creative Arts (ICA) has launched its annual ‘Women in Art’ exhibition at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, creating a vibrant celebration of female artistic expression throughout March’s Women’s Month. The 2026 showcase features a diverse collection of paintings, poetry, and crafts from talented Belizean women across the nation, each piece offering profound insights into the female experience.
Under the compelling theme ‘Balance The Scales,’ this year’s exhibition explores women’s continuous pursuit of equity in both domestic and professional spheres. Curator Saidy Moore explains that the theme reflects the ongoing transformation women are driving across Belizean society. ‘It’s about finding that equity, that seat at the table that women are always striving to have,’ Moore stated, emphasizing how the artworks collectively address themes of identity, empowerment, and social change.
ICA Director Kim Vasquez highlighted the exhibition’s dual purpose: to honor women’s contributions to Belize’s art scene while inspiring future generations. ‘This is our way to recognize their contributions and signify that we need to create support for women in the arts,’ Vasquez noted. The opening night featured special guest speaker Kyla Gentle, an accomplished poet who recently published her second poetry collection, along with live performances on the veranda.
The free exhibition, which opened on March 13th with a full program of entertainment, will remain accessible to the public throughout March. The showcase represents ICA’s commitment to amplifying female voices in the arts, providing a platform for women artists to share their stories, struggles, and triumphs through multiple creative mediums. Visitors can experience literary submissions alongside visual artworks, all reflecting the transformative power of women’s perspectives in reshaping Belize’s cultural landscape.