The National Association of Women Artists presented the 126th Annual Members’ Exhibition  held at Sylvia Wald and Po Kim Art Gallery from August 28 through September 24, 2015. Opening reception was Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 6:00-8:00pm.

Maura Reilly, Chief Curator at the National Academy Museum & School in New York and Shirley Bush Helzberg, board chair at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri were the recipients of NAWA’s annual awards for support of the community of women artists across the country.

“We are thrilled to honor Maura Reilly and Shirley Bush Helzberg with our NAWA awards this year,” said Susan Hammond, NAWA’s executive director. “These two extraordinary individuals have in their careers nurtured, mentored and inspired many women artists, while through their tireless work have served to acquaint the public with the profound impact women artists are having, here and abroad.”

 

126th Annual Members' Exhibtion

126th Annual Members’ Exhibition Honorees: Shirley Booth Helzberg, Mary Alice Orito and Maura Reilly

 

2015 126th Annual Members Exhibition

 

2015 126th Annual Members Exhibition

 

2015 126th Annual Members Exhibition

 

2015 126th Annual Members Exhibition

 

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2015 126th Annual Members Exhibition

 

2015 126th Annual Members Exhibition