Women Painters of Washington

The Women Painters of Washington is a non-profit organization based in the U.S. state of Washington. The group was formed on October 6, 1930, by six female artists who met while attending a portrait class sponsored by the Art Institute of Seattle, which was a predecessor to the Seattle Art Museum.[1] The women joined in order to overcome the limitations they faced as female artists and to stimulate their artistic growth through fellowship. Founding members were Elizabeth Warhanik, Dorothy Dolph Jensen, Lily Norling Hardwick, Myra Albert Wiggins, Anne Belle Stone, and Helen Bebb. Originally called the Women Artists of Washington, their first exhibition was held at the Women's Century Club on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Subsequent annual exhibitions were usually held at the Frederick & Nelson department store in downtown Seattle. In 1936 the name was changed to Women Painters of Washington.[2]

Other notable members of the group include Doris Totten Chase, Z. Vanessa Helder, Ebba Rapp, and Yvonne Twining Humber.

The group continues to meet at the Seattle Art Museum.

## Selected exhibitions

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Year  | Title  | Location  | Notes

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1931 | "Women Artists of Washington" | Women's Century Club (Roy Street), Seattle, WA | First publicly-held exhibit from May 8–16 by the organization.[3]
1931 | "Women Artists of Washington" | Bon Marche building, 4th floor, Seattle, WA | Public exhibit. Six painting by WAW member Mrs. Orville Allen included in November group show.[4]
1932 | "Women Artists of Washington" | Seattle Civic Auditorium | Mrs. E.L. Hiberly, chairperson of arts for the state and biennial conventions arranged for the WAW exhibit in November.[5]
1932 | "Women Artists of Washington: Second Annual Exhibit" | Northwest galleries, 1250 Fifth Ave., Seattle | Mrs. Elizabeth Warhanik, WAW President.[6] Sixty paintings were included.[7]
1933 | "Women Artists of Washington: Annual Exhibit" | "new Seattle Art Museum in Volunteer Park | The exhibit included sketches and oil and watercolor paintings by 36 member artists.[8] The exhibit was opened for a month.[9]

## References

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1. ^ Women Painters of Washington (official website)
2. ^ Martin, David F. (2005). An Enduring Legacy: Women Painters of Washington, 1930 - 2005. pp 15-16; WPW/University of Washington Press. ISBN 978-0-295-99193-1
3. ^ "First Exhibition Planned". The Seattle Star. 7 May 1931. p. 13. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
4. ^ "Neighborhood News". The Daily Herald. 15 Nov 1931. p. 13. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
5. ^ "Art Chairman". The Tacoma Daily Ledger. 5 June 1932. p. 21. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
6. ^ "Women Artists Will Hold Second Exhibit". The Seattle Star. 21 July 1932. p. 5.
7. ^ "Society". Newspapers.com. No. The Everett Daily Herald. 21 Jul 1932. p. 7. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
8. ^ "Fine Exhibit is Hung at Museum". The Seattle Star. 4 Aug 1933. p. 15. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
9. ^ "Society". The Everett Daily Herald. 1 Aug 1933. p. 7. Retrieved 20 September 2024.

## External links

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* Women Painters of Washington (official website)

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