On August 26, 1920, women were given the right to vote in the United States with the certification of the 19th Amendment. The launch of the Women Soaring Project (WSP) this fall 2020 fortuitously coincides with the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. It is with great honor that the WSP is able to celebrate this incredible achievement in women's history highlighting exceptional artworks with its inaugural exhibit, Women Suffragists.
The panel of jurors for this show was comprised of the WSP co-founders and advisory board members including Jane Le Skaife, Jackie Lo, Megan Seely, Leah Cluff, Jennifer Lugris, Grace Gray-Adams, Jenifer Vernon and Lesley Doig. While we received 48 submissions from artists all around the world, we voted on the top three pieces that displayed the strongest content and execution in addressing the theme of women's suffrage. We are pleased to announce these winning works are:
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First place - Artist Summer Herrera, Dorothy, A Young Activist, 2020
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Second place - Artist Ildiko Nova, Fair Representation, 2020
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Third place - Artist Angela (Azadeh) Raz, Healing, 2020
Please join us in congratulating these artists, and thank you to all those who participated. To see these works and more, please enter our virtual gallery below.
WOMEN
SOARING
An interactive arts and culture project seeking to see, know, and appreciate women in history
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Each spring exhibit of the Women Soaring Project (WSP) seeks to focus on a particular theme celebrating women. Below is a list of all current and past WSP art exhibits.
Current Project
Spring 2023
TBD
WSP is still in the process of determining what the theme will be for this upcoming Spring 2023. We are looking forward to highlighting more exceptional women in history in preparation for Women's History Month this upcoming March 2023.
Past Projects
Spring 2022
Women Antiracists
In response to the social unrest over racism, the spring 2022 theme focused on antiracism and the women who have fought ardently against racial inequality and discrimination. To learn more about important women antiracists in history who made a conscious and concerted effort to eliminate racism at a personal and institutional level, please click on the postcard below or click HERE. You will also find an accompanying art exhibit featuring antiracist artwork from around the globe.
Spring 2021
Women Suffragists
In commemoration of the centennial anniversary of women's suffrage, this fall theme highlighted a diverse group of women who were instrumental in the fight for women's right to vote. Click on the postcard below to continue reading about the historical figures in the movement and see the accompanying art exhibit, Women Suffragists, featuring 48 artists from around the world.
Spring 2020
Women Activists
The original spring show at the Rocklin Campus Library of Sierra College focused on celebrating inspiring women activists who were pioneers of their time and championed women's rights in diverse ways. Click on the image below to read more about them and the interactive art installation on the Sierra College campus.
