American Women Artists is a non-profit organization dedicated to the inspiration, celebration, and encouragement of women in the visual fine arts.
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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
Artist Awards
Fund cash awards for category winners $250-$10,000 Grand Prize or make an in-kind donation of merchandise for winners
Exhibition Catalog
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
Artist Enrichment
Fund workshops and other educational activities for artists
$500- $5,000
General Support
Make a gift of $100 or more and allow AWA to choose how it is applied
Dancing with Fireflies by Lisa Gleim, Soft Pastel and Gold Leaf, 36×24
Take Shelter by Ashley Cecil, Acrylic, 48×48
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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.