Did You Know?
In 2017, AWA launched 25 in 25, a bold initiative to secure 25 museum exhibitions for our women artist members over 25 years.
When 25 in 25 began, less than 5% of artworks in U.S. museum collections were created by women—a stark reminder of the long history of limited access to training, exhibition space, and institutional support for women in the arts. American Women Artists set out to change that. Today, thanks to the efforts of artists, advocates, and institutions like this one, that number has begun to rise. By 2025, 13% of works in U.S. art museums are by women, a sign of real progress—though much work remains. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updated research being released soon!