Empowered Women International

After the training I saw many doors of opportunities opening for my art. It helped me see what I needed to do to follow my dream of becoming a successful artist in my community. I built my art portfolio and I created a marketing plan.

After I completed EWI’s Training for Success, so many positive changes took place in my life. I became more confident about my art work and I took many risks doing different projects including several local exhibitions where I sold some of my paintings and prints. In addition, I had my first paid job as an artist working for a local newspaper and painting murals in DC.

I highly recommend Training for Success to any immigrant woman who is ready and serious about her talents and art. You can gain the confidence to pursue your dreams, and EWI will give you the push you need to keep going and build your art career. Isabel Castaneda

Sushmita Mazumdar, EWI Artist, Writer, Designer, Book Artist. I recommend Training for Success to any immigrant woman artist because firstly, you find a great support group. Then, you learn if you have it in you to take your art that extra mile. If that makes you nervous, it’s great to see that this organization will stay with you as long as needed and help you in so many ways.

You will find many others like you and make important bonds and connections. But most of all, EWI understand every aspect of “Immigrant” “Women” “Artist,” so well, that you will not find that anywhere.

Sushmita Mazumdar.

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  Sushmita Mazumdar Testimonial (27.0 KiB)

Mariana Fernandez, EWI Artist, Set Designer

I see very positive changes in my life after being part of EWI’s programs and services. Being connected with great artists and EWI staff who kept me focused on my art and strengths increased my confidence significantly. I really feel part of a community of support for women in the arts. In this field is very difficult to keep high hopes all the time. Sometimes, people feel disappointed and demoralized.

However, EWI’s director is always pushing and giving us the support we need it to succeed! It is so important to have people around you who can believe in what you do and who you are! You can find that support at EWI!

Mariana Fernandez

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  Mariana Fernandez Testimonial (29.5 KiB)