About WPW

Women Painters West, the largest and oldest organization of its kind in the western states, was founded in 1921. Its more than 250 members are professional and award winning artists who utilize innovative and conceptual approaches to art in all mediums ranging from realistic to contemporary and abstract works. WPW exhibits about four times a year in galleries, art centers, museums and universities. Members are chosen by application and juried selection in March each year. Philanthropy, outreach and scholarships programs are ongoing. We are happy to further discuss our own vision as women artists today.

Women Painters West is one of the founding members of VIVA Art Center. For more information about WPW, please check out their website.

Visit the Women Painters West website for a full list of WPW Artists, along with examples of their work.

Exhibits > WPW Dec 2007

Women Painters West

December 12 – 28, 2007

Award winners:

WPW Award: Nancy Goodman Lawrence
Pearl Guenther Award: Mathilde Lombard
Blessing Semler Award: Carol Gillin
Image-Ination Merchant Award: Ester Pearlman
Honorable Mention: Gloria Martin, Jeanne Zinniker, Joan Foster.

The Juror for this exhibit was Ashley McLean Emenegger [bio], McLean Fine Art / Director, Bandini Art, Culver City, CA. Download Juror's Statement (PDF).

Visit the Women Painters West website for a full list of WPW Artists, and samples of their work.

Nancy Goodman Lawrence

“Circle Study #2”

Women Painters West Award

Mathilde Lombard

“Portrait”

Pearl Guenther Award

Gloria Martin

“Jewels”

Honorable Mention

Norma Klein

“We Are Not Alone II”

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