Marking International Women’s Day 2026, the WOM Collective returned to Shoreditch with another gathering of female street artists. Once again the aim was to bring colour and creativity to the walls of Allen Gardens. Transforming the well-known painting spot into a vibrant celebration of women in street art.
WOM Inspired 26
The event, known as WOM Inspired 26, continues what has now become something of a yearly tradition. One that takes place on or around International Women’s Day. An open call invited artists from across the UK to take part. The response was strong, with painters traveling in from different regions to contribute to take part.
Allen Gardens
Allen Gardens has long been a popular location for street artists and frequently hosts paint jams. The artwork here is often short-lived, but that’s part of the appeal. The walls are constantly changing. Offering artists the chance to experiment and leave their mark, even if only for a brief moment.
WOM Collective Paint Jam Gallery
Scroll through the gallery below to see a selection of the work created during the event. Artists painted across two main areas. First the long wall running beside the railway tracks. Then, the tunnel that passes underneath the line and around the corner.
Main Wall
Shauna Anseo
Pauline Joseph
Lore
Nic Mac
Hybrid Desire
Vane MG
7th Pencil
Sia Sia
Tash Creates
Sprite
Bullet on a String
Madam Mizmatiki
Denisa
Michelle Meola
Clementel
Melo Graphic
Krome
Elfin
The Tunnel
Elno
Lours
Sammi Arty
Damitta
Mondi
Ola Intu
Kitsune Art
AJ Arts
Lucinda Light
The Wom Inspired 25 paint jam was held on 8 March 2026. It was organised by the Wom Collective and took place at Allen Gardens in Shoreditch. If I’ve missed your piece from the event, let me know and I’ll add it in.
For more Inspiring City articles take a look at…
- Wom Collective Safer Streets Jam
- Mural painted in Brixton by Wom Collective
- Wom Inspired Street Art Festival in Camberwell
- All Female Paint Jam from the Wom Collective
- Wom Collective Paint Jam at the Lighthouse in Stratford
- International Women’s Day Art in the East End 2025
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It’s great to see how this event keeps building a space for female street artists year after year. The energy of paint jams like this always comes through, especially in places like Allen Gardens where the walls are constantly evolving.
I like how you highlight that temporary nature of the work. It makes the whole thing feel more alive, less about permanence and more about presence, experimentation and community.
Also, bringing together so many different styles in one session really shows the diversity within the scene. It’s not just about representation, but about creating a platform where artists can push their work in a shared environment.