A Common Ground

Women Artists of the West brings the country’s best together for their a 52" Annual National Juried Exhibition Sale.

Approximately 140 fine art sculptures X and paintings of landscapes, urban life, figure, florals, still life and animal themed work of varying mediums and styles will convene at the McBride Gallery in Annapolis, Maryland. The national juried exhibition and sale, now in its 52" year, is presented by Women Artists of the West, an organization with 300 members across the United States, Canada and Australia, devoted to uniting women artists, promoting the appreciation of art created by women, and assisting women on their journey to becoming a professional artist.

Ina time of widespread polarization, this year’s event emphasizes this year’s theme of East Meets West—bringing artists from both coasts, everywhere in between and beyond to celebrate the vast cultural and geographic diversity of the United States and highlight the richness of the country’s common ground and heritage.

“WAOW has a unique history,” says Cynthia McBride, whose gallery was invited to host the organization’s show in 2018. It was founded by women who were not accepted, nor were their paintings accepted into the prestigious art organizations or shows of their day simply because they were female. They were not deterred. They founded an organization that many women are proud to support and one that benefits all women by its continuing existence.”

McBride is also excited about the wide variety of mediums that will be on display— oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, graphite, bronze, scratchboard, colored pencil and pen and ink.

“Tt is an honor to host this show,” says McBride. I love helping artists sell their paintings and sculpture. Every sale is a feel-good’ moment.”