19/10/2025
The National Association of Women Artists (South Carolina Chapter) Announces Exhibit Winners
The National Association of Women Artists South Carolina Chapter’s The Threads of Labor - Woman’s Online Exhibit is open now through November 15, 2025 at https://nawasc.org/threads-womens-work
Threads of Labor: Women's Work offer visitors a profound exploration of women’s contributions in Colonial America, blending history and contemporary art to create a dialogue about the value of women’s work, both seen and unseen. This exhibit invites viewers to reflect on the enduring impact of these women and consider how their labor continues to resonate in modern discussions of work, gender, and art. Juried NAWA artists include Jill Cliffer Baratta, Judith Carlin, Sandy Dimke, Meyriel Edge, Joyce Erb, Sheila Plaskon Grabarsky, Deidre Hayes, Linda McCune, Joan Moreau McKeever, Pamela Urban Moore, Rhian Swain, and Beau Wild.
Joanne Crouch served as the Judge for Threads of Labor - Women’s Work Exhibit. Joanne Crouch is a versatile and accomplished visual artist whose creative practice spans painting, encaustic wax, alcohol ink, cyanotype photography, and gourd art. As President of the Art Association of Ridge Spring, SC, she plays a vital role in cultivating a dynamic local arts community and leads efforts to promote creativity, connection, and education through exhibitions, workshops and public events.
Threads of Labor: Women's Work Exhibit Winners
FIRST PLACE - Quilting Queen, Rhian Swain - First Place: $200
SECOND PLACE - Phillis Wheatley, Slave Poet of the Revolution, Deidre Gardner Hayes - Second Place $100
THIRD PLACE - Sew Sad Sweatshop, Judith Carlin - Third Place $75
HONORABLE MENTION - Window on the World, Joyce Erb
HONORABLE MENTION - Holding Fast To Her Beliefs, Sandy Dimke
Special Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) AWARD - One Woman's Work: A Framed Portrait, Linda McCune - Sponsored Award: $100
Sponsored Award: Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award, presented by the Henry Middleton Chapter, Aiken, SC, to the artist whose work depicts a woman patriot who furthered the cause of America’s independence during the period of the Continental Congress. Established nine years earlier than the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), the National Society DAR was founded in 1890, after the Sons of the American Revolution refused to allow women to join its ranks.
Artwork is for sale. Anyone interested in buying a piece should email NAWASC [email protected] with the title of the painting, the artist and the price. Prices do not include shipping.
To purchase artwork please email [email protected] with the title of the piece and the artist. NAWASC retains 20% of proceeds from sale. Prices do not include shipping.
