DID YOU KNOW?

Artwork by women represents only 13% of U.S. Art Museum Permanent Collections 

Depending on a woman’s age, she earns 66 – 80 cents for every $1 dollar earned by her male counterpart.

Art by women only accounted for 9.3% of total auction sales in 2022. At the current rate of growth, we won’t see parity in the auction market for work by female artists until 2053. 

American Women Artists needs your help to change these statistics and give women an opportunity to receive the recognition that they deserve and the support that they need to achieve and maintain a successful career as an artist. 

Since its inception, American Women Artists has worked diligently to bring women artists to the attention of the art world through museum exhibitions, juried competitions in leading galleries around the country, symposiums, workshops, and mentorship. Our goal is to increase the number of professional opportunities for women in the visual fine arts.

Fifty percent of AWA’s operating budget is sustained by member and artist fees. We rely on philanthropic support to raise the remaining 50% so we can continue building opportunity—one exhibition, symposium, award, sale, and workshop at a time—and help reshape the art world to reflect the full depth and excellence of women’s voices. AWA is vital not only to the careers of its member artists—by providing professional credibility, visibility, and financial support—but also to enriching the cultural landscape of North America and beyond.  

AWA is an independent, tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Your donation will benefit women artists through mentorship and education, by presenting exhibitions in nationally recognized museums, and by strengthening our organization for years to come.

Consider giving at any level to support our mission to inspire, celebrate and encourage women in the visual fine arts.

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