The Women's Art Association of Saskatchewan (1928-1957) was a community organization of women artists and wives of the Regina art community, who were promoting Saskatchewan women's art locally and outside the province.[1] Founded in 1928 by artists Barbara Barber, Sybil Henley Jacobson and Harriette Keating[2] the association organized exhibitions and classes, often in collaboration with local art collector, Norman Mackenzie.[3]
| Formation | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | disbanded (1957) |
| Purpose | promoting the art of women from Saskatchewan |
| Headquarters | Regina, Saskatchewan |
Region served | Saskatchewan |
Official language | English |
Parent organization | Women's Art Association of Canada |
| Affiliations | Moose Jaw Women's Art Association |
Members
editEveral Brown, who had grown up in Swift Current and taken painting as part of her primary education, was known to be another notable member.[3] Clara Hume exhibited her works with the association.[4]
History
editThe association was involved in local art classes, which led to the creation of the Moose Jaw Art Guild (formerly the Moose Jaw Fine Art Guild) in 1949 by ten Moose Jaw women. In the Guild's early years, some members continued to meet with the Women's Art Association, and in 1950, the Guild even sent members' work to the National Women's Art Association of Canada Show in Toronto.[1]
The Women's Art Association of Saskatchewan disbanded in 1957.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Squareflo.com. "Saskatchewan NAC Articles | A History of the Regina Artist Guilds". www.sknac.ca. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- ^ Thompson-Golding, Emily. Women's Activity in the Regina Little Theatre Society, 1926 to 1960 (Master of Arts thesis). Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina.
- ^ a b "Women's Art Association". Saskatchewan Council for Archives and Archivists. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
- ^ Henderson, Lisa G. (2014-11-17). "Some Early Women Artists in Saskatoon". earlysaskatchewanartinthenews. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
External links
edit- Lisa G. Henderson. Dec. 30, 2014. "Women’s Art Association (SASK) activities and exhibitions list." earlysaskatchewanartinthenews
- "Women Make Plans for More Definite Encouragement of Art in the Province." The Morning Leader. May 9, 1929.
- "Arts, Crafts Displayed by Women's Club." The Leader-Post. Dec 9, 1933.