Women Painters of Washington (WPW) was founded in 1930 when six women joined together with the aim of overcoming
limitations they faced as women artists. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2005, WPW is one of the state’s oldest
arts organizations. WPW has held among its membership talented artists of national prominence whose stories have not
been widely shared. The exhibition will celebrate the organization’s accomplishments, from founding members’ early
efforts to support fellow women artists, to contemporary members’ cultural exchanges and international exhibitions.
Guest-curated by David Martin, co-founder of Martin-Zambito Gallery and noted expert on early-20th-century Northwest
art, the exhibition will explore the 75-year history of this organization, while along the way highlighting some of
its most extraordinary members. Sponsored in part by Peoples Bank and Whatcom Museum Docents.
For more information about this exhibition, please call (360) 676-6981.