Advancing Women Artists closed its doors on June 30, 2021. Although the organization is no longer operative, the website will remain accessible as a digital archive and a resource for those interested in research, restoration and exhibition of art by women in Florence.

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About

AWA is committed to safeguarding art by women and rediscovering a vital part of Florence’s forgotten cultural and creative heritage.

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Art In Need

Historic women artists have works to salvage in Florence.  This quest about them. But it starts with YOU.
 

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Programs

How will AWA be fulfilling its mission this year?

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Artists

Over the last decade, AWA has restored over 50 works by women artists from the Renaissance to the twentieth century.
 

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News

Be in the loop about AWA events. Get a glimpse of our art-by-women news and Highlights.

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AWA's Eye on the Art World
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By giving a voice to historic
women artists AWA rescues
and reclaims the ‘hidden half’
of Florence’s art.

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Media About Us

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"AWA is rediscovering all the works by women that lie forgotten in the museum attics and churches of Florence."
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"AWA's commitment is not limited to restoration, it aims to reconstruct the lives and stories of forgotten women artists."
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"Jane Fortune's mission is to seek out hidden art treasures and restore them to their ancient splendor."

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"Advancing Women Artists, una fondazione americana che si propone di promuovere l'arte al femminile... lancia la campagna 'Adotta un Apostolo'""
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"AWA's mission to champion history's invisible women artists... has lead to rediscovery and restoration of 40 works in Florence alone."
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"The organization Advancing Women Artists is at the fore of finding forgotten female Masters like Plautilla Nelli."
 

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