The Society of Women Artists 165th exhibition 

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The Society of Women Artists' 165th Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries was another outstanding success, celebrating the breadth, quality and diversity of contemporary art by women. Featuring more than 450 works, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, glass, printmaking, ceramics and textiles, the exhibition was praised by visitors for both the exceptional standard of the work and its thoughtful, spacious presentation.

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The exhibition continues online throughout the summer, extending opportunities for audiences to discover and purchase work by our artists.

Supporting emerging talent remains central to the Society's mission. This year's exhibition included a specially curated selection of recent graduates from leading art schools, alongside work by students from Heatherley's School of Fine Art and Heathfield School, with additional student work featured online. Bursaries were also provided to help student artists meet the significant costs of exhibiting their work.

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The exhibition programme offered visitors much more than the opportunity to view artwork. The week included the Young Artists' Initiative Evening, the Awards Ceremony, artist demonstrations and workshops throughout the week, a public panel discussion exploring the future of women artists, fundraising initiatives, and the ever-popular Visitors' Choice Award, won this year by Pranavi Agarwal for Goddess Mother.

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A special highlight was the display of Sally Ward's portrait of the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, recently acquired for the Parliamentary Art Collection following the Society's collaboration with Parliament to mark its 170th anniversary. The portrait was kindly loaned by the Heritage Collection for display during the exhibition.  The exhibition also welcomed members of the Parliamentary community, strengthening an important new partnership for the Society.

The Society is deeply grateful to its sponsors, whose continued generosity, encouragement,and commitment make the Annual Exhibition possible. Through their support of our awards programme, they recognise artistic excellence, celebrate achievement, and provide meaningful encouragement to artists at every stage of their careers. Their partnership plays an invaluable role in the continuing success of the exhibition, and we thank every sponsor for their loyal and valued support.

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The success of the exhibition is a testament to the dedication of our members, volunteers, Council, exhibition team, sponsors and the staff at Mall Galleries, whose hard work and commitment made the week possible. Their combined efforts created a vibrant and welcoming exhibition that reflects the Society's enduring commitment to championing excellence in art by women.