An enduring legacy
Subtitle: women painters of Washington, 1930-2005
By: essay by David F. Martin.
Contributors: Martin, David F. 1953-; Whatcom Museum of History and Art.
Publisher: Whatcom Museum of History & Art; Distributed by University of Washington Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Bellingham, Wash; Seattle
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
Subjects: Women Painters of Washington (Organization) -- Exhibitions; Women Painters of Washington (Organization) -- History; Women painters -- Washington (State) -- Exhibitions; Women painters -- Washington (State) -- Biography
Genres: Exhibitions.; Biography.
Other titles: Women painters of Washington, 1930-2005
Description: "One of the state's oldest arts organizations, Women Painters of Washington was founded in 1930 with the aim of overcoming limitations faced by women artists. Over its 75-year history, the group has held among its membership talented artists of national prominence whose stories have not been widely shared, until now." "From founding members' early efforts to support fellow women artists, to contemporary members' cultural exchanges and international exhibitions, the story of Women Painters of Washington is told by guest-curator David F. Martin. Martin examines historic members' artistic achievements and their recognition in the national and international art world, which has historically been overlooked by Northwest scholars, collectors, museums and galleries. In addition, a selection of current WPW members' work is highlighted, demonstrating the vitality of the organization in its 75th year. Abundant color plates are featured throughout the book, clearly illustrating the talent and innovation of these artists."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Catalog of an exhibition held at the Whatcom Museum of History & Art, Bellingham, WA, May 22-September 11, 2005.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 118).

Women Painters of Washington has been in existence since the summer of 1930 when six female artists met while attending a portrait class sponsored by the Art Institute of Seattle, a predecessor to the Seattle Art Museum. Exhibitions sponsored by WPW have been occurring for 75 years. The founding members--Elizabeth Warhanik, Dorothy Dolph Jensen, Lily Norling Hardwick, Myra Albert Wiggins, Anna B. Stone and Helen Bebb joined together to overcome the limitations they faced as female artists and to stimulate artistic growth through fellowship.
Table of contents: title: The founding of women painters of Washington / Dorothy Dolph Jensen; title: An enduring legacy: women painters of Washington 1930-2005 / David F. Martin; title: Works in the exhibition / Founding members; title: Selected early members; title: Selected current members.