• Cut Time: Collage and the Afterlife of Photographs, SPE 2026 Conference

    I'll be sharing my work at the 2026 Society for Photographic Education Conference (SPE) in Atlanta as part of a panel of artists exploring the medium of collage with Jason Reblando: Deborah Orloff, and Janna Ireland.
    More info: Cut Time
    Session Time: March 20, 2026, 9-11 AM

  • Recology Artist in Residence 2026

    I'm delighted to have been awarded a residency at Recology to generate new work using material collected from the waste center. Recology's Artist in Residence (AIR) Program supports Bay Area artists for a four-month residency, providing an immersive environment for artists to develop their practice while deeply engaging with sustainability and community outreach, ending with an on-site exhibition.
    More Info: Vanessa Woods Recology Fellow 2026
    Residency Dates: June 2026 - September 2026
    Art Exhibition: Friday, September 18 & Saturday, September 19 & Tuesday, September 22

  • Emic/Etic Listed as Top Ten SF Show

    My solo collage show, Emic/Etic was selected by art ltd magazine as one of the top ten show in San Francisco.

    More info: Art Ltd Top Ten

  • Publication of Collages

    My collages were published as part of a compilation titled Collage By Women, 50 Essential Contemporary Artists by Promopress Editions in Spain.

    To Purchase: Collage by Women: 50 Essential Contemporary Artists