ARCHIVE IDENTIFIER: AFWA-001

ALMOST
FORGOTTEN
WOMEN ARTISTS

CAMERON PARSONS FOUNDATION

An initiative of the Cameron Parsons Foundation dedicated to discovering and spotlighting influential women artists whose contributions have largely been obscured and overlooked. AFWA believes that recognizing their artwork and bringing to light their unique stories are essential for understanding 20th century art through these womens eyes.

Featured artwork
Cameron, Fossil (Bat), 1958
Whitney Museum of American Art Collection
ARTISTS INDEX
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
“The initiative is a natural evolution of the Foundation’s mission, very few women made it into the art world during Cameron’s era, it is no secret that there has been significant disparity in the art world regarding women artists of the 20th century. When you think of successful women artists who does one think of? Generally, only a few names are remembered. Why is it a de Kooning has sold for millions of dollars, yet women of equal talent have not? If AFWA does not seek to identify and consider women artists of the 20th century, who is going to advocate for them?”
ARCHIVE IDENTIFIER: AFWA-DON-001

SUPPORT & PATRONAGE

Your donation directly supports The Almost Forgotten Women Artists Initiative. Our work helps to bring mid-century and postmodern women’s art out of the shadows and into the existing cultural landscapes and conversations for generations to come. We seek to document and preserve the stories lived, legacies and artworks that ensures these women’s work will be recognized, studied and remembered. Please note all donations are tax deductible.

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Almost Forgotten Women Artists is an initiative of the Cameron Parsons Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations made through this site are administered by the Cameron Parsons Foundation and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.