Women Artists in the Gadsden Arts Permanent Collection

February 13, 2021 – January 15, 2022

Bates Permanent Collection Gallery

The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum is pleased to present the creative work of eight women artists represented in the museum’s Permanent Collection, through thirteen paintings and sculptures by women from the Southeastern United States. From the expressive paintings of Mary T. Smith to the intricate explosions of color in Beth Appleton’s paper assemblages, to a carved root sculpture by Bessie Harvey, this exhibition highlights artwork across mediums by women artists in our region. Artists included in the exhibition are: Beth Appleton, Virginia Coultas, Alyne Harris, Bessie Harvey, Sara May Love, Mary T. Smith, Ruby Williams, and Suzanna Winton.

Face coverings required

Limit 20 visitors in the museum at one time (no reservations)

$5 admission to visit galleries for nonmembers (members and children 17 and under free)

Enhanced cleaning protocols practiced daily

Please do not visit if you have any flu-like symptoms or have been in close contact with anyone confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 within 14 days