The Founding Gifts: General Federation of Women's Clubs
For over a century, the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) has been a key advocate for the arts in the state, assembling a significant collection of paintings, drawings, and prints to inspire public appreciation for the arts. In the early years, this collection traveled across South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã, serving as a mobile exhibition that brought fine art to communities throughout the state, igniting interest in the arts before the establishment of the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum. In 1950, the GFWC endorsed the creation of an art museum, providing essential support for fundraising efforts, and culminating in the donation of this collection as a foundational gift to the Museum. This exhibition celebrates the GFWC’s vision and highlights key works from their historic collection.
As a unit of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University, South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum receives significant operational support from the university. Additional support is provided by the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Arts Council (with funds from the State of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts) and museum members and donors.
