International Alliance for Women in Music, or IAWM, is an organization dedicated to advocating for women in music. From supporting and programming women composers and performers, to publishing academic journals dedicated to highlighting the advancements of women in music, to providing resources and grants to members, IAWM takes a holistic view of supporting women in music.  IAWM’s President Christina Rusnak is a composer, writer, and cultural catalyst based in Oregon. Speakin

Composer Libby Larsen is one of America’s most celebrated composers still living. With over 500 (yes, 500!) published works, a Grammy Award, and multiple honorary college degrees, she has dominated the classical and contemporary music scene with her art. Libby has not just participated in this musical era- she has helped shape it. From orchestral to vocal and opera Libby Larsen - LunART's 2026 Composer-In-Residence pieces, she has no shortage of talent to offer. I had the pri

2025 Festival Artist-In-Residence Desere Mayo shares her journey to portrait drawing, keeping history alive with art and her dreams for the future.

Emily Kristen Morris, a seasoned performer and voice educator known for her vocal prowess, carves out a digital footprint for herself.

We're so excited to feature our three 2025 Call for Scores Winners for this Women's History Month blog post.

Past Composers Hub participant Addison Struckman speaks on her connections to dual women's art organizations: Compose Like a Girl and LunART

Starting the Midnight Oil Collective and reimagining systems of institutional support for artists to be entrepreneurs of their own ideas.

Two great musicians from different sides of the world come together to perform nearly impossible repertoire and inspire women everywhere.

Learn more about Dr. Chen's journey into composition and her passion for educating the next generation of composers. 

A conversation with bassoonist Eleni Katz dives into her early upbringing and personal drive as she prepares for her November feature!

Emily Birsan has always been surrounded by singing, being the daughter of a pastor. Throughout her education, she continued her passion...

This year, our festival's theme delves into the concept of renewal/rebirth and explores the interconnectedness of womanhood. Iva Ugrcic,...

Local artist, Issis Macias, is turning her outlet into an artistic career. She started painting as a hobby in 2012 when she lived in Los...

Therapeutic, physical and an overall escape – these are just some of the words Martha Siravo, para dancer, uses to describe dance....

It may be snowing outside, but LunART is hunkering down in preparation for the upcoming summer festival, May 28 through June 2. In...

Every year, LunART holds our Composer Hub where a group of up and coming composers have the opportunity to work with a world-class...

Violinist Dawn Wohn developed her passion at a young age. Having an older sister who was playing piano at a local music school, she...

LunART is beyond thrilled coming off of their season opener, “Voices Unbound.” Performed at Arts & Literature Laboratory, the LunART...

With the momentum from a wonderful 2023 LunART Festival, LunART is beyond excited to kick off their 23.24 season with a concert “Voices...

In the upcoming LunART Festival this summer, the production of Nadia: An Exploration of the Life of Nadia Boulanger, midwife to 20th...