ABSTRACT
A To review relevant literature in order to find useful information regarding women and their artistic activities. B To identify women artist, who have contributed significantly to art development. C. To find out the aesthetic values of these art works. D To draw attention to problems faced by women artist and to find ways of assisting them. F. To suggest ways of documenting these women's arts for future resarch purposes . Kaduna State was chosen due to its heterogenous features, artists studied were from various ethnic groups resident in Kaduna State capital and environs. the study was primarily concerned with weaving, dyeing, garment manufacturing and pottery as representation of artist endeavors. Two instruments were used in the collection of data. The questionnare and structured interview schedule. 180 questionnaire were administered and 115 respondents supplied information that, were used for the study. Information gathered from the responses using the interview were also used. Respondents were randomly selected from various ethnic groups resident in Kaduna State. Survey method of analysis was employed along with tabulated information, with their responses percentage. Based on the findings of the study the following conclusions were drawn:- A That works produced by these women can generate internal revenue earnings for the country. B Encouragement should be given to the women artists to necessitate an improvement in their method and means of production. C Encouragement from Government and banks, in form of loans should be given. D Emphasis should be made on the promotion of indigenous technology of women's art work for industrial develop.