An art curator and blogger is on a mission to correct what he’s perceived as a lack of representation of female artists from the D.C. area in local galleries.

Florencio “Lenny” Campello has spent the last few years curating a series of exhibits that feature artwork created by local women. His project, Women Artists of the DMV, has grown to 18 exhibits that include 600 artists.

The heart of the project is at American University’s Katzen Arts Center, where 63 pieces are on display.

WTOP/Jessica Kronzer

WTOP/Jessica Kronzer

WTOP/Jessica Kronzer

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“This isn’t even the largest one,” he said. “Some of these venues have over 100 artists in them.”

Campello hand selected each piece. Walking through the Women Artists of the DMV exhibition on American Universi

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