American Women Artists is a non-profit organization dedicated to the inspiration, celebration, and encouragement of women in the visual fine arts.
Our reach
7,500
Monthly newsletter subscribers
31,000
Average website visits annually
Media
Placed in major art publications
30,000
Social media followers
since 2017
Impact of our initiative

Impact of our 25 museum shows in 25 years initiative since 2017
Museums partnered with for juried exhibitions featuring AWA members
Number of works exhibited in museums by women artists
Awards in cash and in-kind prizes to women artists
Museum visitors educated about AWA and its members
for artists
About the exhibition
American Women Artists will accept applications for its next juried museum exhibition entitled Pushing Forward Reaching Back at Brookgreen Gardens from November 1 – December 15, 2022.
The exhibition will open to the public on May 13, 2023 and run through July 23, 2023. Read more details about the exhibition and AWA events here.
We can’t wait to see you in South Carolina!

Eligibility
Application dates
November 1 – December 15, 2022
For submission info, follow this link.
Prospectus
You can review the Prospectus HERE.
How to apply
Exhibition Selection Jurors

Exhibition Awards Jurors

for sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Grackles by Ginger Bowen, Oil, 9×12
Floating in the Blue by Kim VanDerHoek, Oil on Panel, 24×36
Mandarin by Diana Reuter-Twining, Fused Nylon, Copper and Nickel on Aluminum, 5.5x32x13
Dancing with Fireflies by Lisa Gleim, Soft Pastel and Gold Leaf, 36×24
Take Shelter by Ashley Cecil, Acrylic, 48×48
accommodations
Litchfield by the Sea

Bridgewater
Bridgewater is the oceanfront main building. These rates are offered to AWA. Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) 734 -8228 with group code Americanwomen. Please contact the resort with any questions about rooms.
- Bridgewater Oceanfront 1 bedroom with 2 beds Total Nightly Cost: $240
- Bridgewater Scenic 2 bedroom Total Nightly Cost: $232
- Bridgewater Oceanfront 2 bedroom Total Nightly Cost: $338
Summerhouse
The comfortable suites at Summerhouse are situated in the beautiful lowcountry of Pawleys Island, SC and set among Palmetto trees, Spanish Moss, and lush, tropical landscaping. These rates are offered to AWA. Reservations can be made online or by calling (888) 734 -8228 with group code Americanwomen. Please contact the resort with any questions about rooms.
- Summerhouse 1 bedroom with 2 beds Total Nightly Cost: $170
Pawley’s Island
There are also other accommodation options in and around Pawleys Island, SC. AWA recommends making reservations soon as they often fill up a year in advance!
Press
Artists and works for the exhibition will be announced mid-January.