Community arts programme OUTSIDE is launching a new photography project with artist Ruby Nixon to celebrate women across the Staffordshire Moorlands, marking International Women’s Day in March 2026.

The project is inviting nominations for women who make a difference in their communities – in big or small ways. This could be through their work, volunteering, creativity, leadership, advocacy, or everyday acts of care and support. OUTSIDE wants to recognise women whose contributions positively impact others, including those whose efforts might otherwise go unseen.

Selected nominees will be photographed by Ruby Nixon, with the portraits forming a public exhibition on 28 March 2026 at Wellspring Methodist Church in Cheadle. The exhibition will honour and spotlight the stories of local women, celebrating their strength, resilience and commitment to others.

Katie Aldous, OUTSIDE’s director, said: “We know and have heard about so many incredible women across the Moorlands who make a difference every single day. This project is about shining a light on those stories – celebrating the care, creativity and leadership that holds our communities together. International Women’s Day feels like the perfect moment to recognise and honour the women who inspire, support and uplift others.”

If you know a woman who makes a difference in the Staffordshire Moorlands, OUTSIDE would love to hear from you. Nominations can be submitted via this online form forms.gle/nrdJe9hp8jfozRCY8.

Nominations close at midnight on Thursday 5th March 2026.

For further details and nomination guidance, visit outsidearts.org

Photo credit: Ruby Nixon