Votes for Women Exhibition

by DLiving | Mar 17, 2018 | Dartford Art, Dartford Crafts

STEPHEN OLIVER: STUDIO & GALLERY, 4 AUGUST TO 1 SEPTEMBER (Wednesdays to Sundays)

In 1918 women in Britain over the age of 30, meeting certain property qualifications, were given the right to vote, and in 1928 suffrage was extended to all women over the age of 21.

HELP US CELEBRATE WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH ART
This could be someone well known, or it could be someone you know personally. The work could represent an individual or a group. Past or present, we would like to show your creation in Stephen Oliver’s Studio & Gallery in the Orchards Centre, Dartford.

ARTISTS/HOBBYISTS FROM ALL DISCIPLINES ARE WELCOME
Sculptors, painters, photographers, printers, illustrators, typographers, crafters and more.

You are invited to submit an artwork on the topic of ‘celebrating women of achievement’. This could be someone well known, or it could be someone you know personally. The work could represent an individual or a group. Please visit our website Votes for Women Exhibition for more details and to download an exhibition submission requirement. Please note: submissions to be received at the Gallery by 21 July 2018.

LOCAL SCHOOLS
Local schools and colleges, would you like to be involved? Please email vfw@stephen-oliver.co.uk for details.

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