The Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) is hosting Decades in the Making: 10 Years of SOLA Awardees, an exhibition that marks the 10th anniversary of the Support of Old Lady Artists (SOLA). On view now through November 15th, the exhibition celebrates the creative legacies of ten years of SOLA Award recipients, highlighting Washington’s mature women artists who continue to shape the cultural landscape.
“Decades in the Making celebrates the extraordinary contributions of women artists whose practices reflect sustained commitment, experimentation, and vision,” said Jessica Wilks, Director of Curatorial at Tacoma Art Museum. “The exhibition also recognizes SOLA’s vital role in supporting and elevating mature women artists across Washington State. At Tacoma Art Museum, we are proud to present this partnership highlighting artistic excellence, lived experience, and the lasting impact these artists continue to have on our communities.”
SOLA is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that uplifts, recognizes, and preserves the legacies of mature women artists. Since its founding in 2016, it has awarded $129,000 in unrestricted cash grants and produced over 30 video spotlights dedicated to equity and visibility in the arts. “This exhibition is a tribute to the extraordinary women visual artists across Washington selected by their peers as SOLA Awardees — and to Marge Levy, one of SOLA’s founders, whose support and dedication makes their greater recognition possible,” said Nichole DeMent, Executive Director of SOLA. “Marge believed deeply in celebrating artists while they are here to witness it, and this anniversary at TAM brings that vision full circle.”
Presenting a dynamic survey of past awardees, Decades in the Making reflects on diversity, depth, and persistence of women whose creative practices span decades. The exhibition will also include community gatherings and public programs developed in partnership with Tacoma Art Museum.
TAM is committed to equity, community engagement, and fostering meaningful encounters with art. Tacoma Art Museum is an anchor in the city’s downtown area and a gathering place for connecting people through art via thoughtful exhibitions, exciting events, and enriching programs.
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BY LYNN CASTLE