Fouded in 1894 by Mrs. Alice Peck and Miss May Phillips
With the goal of integrating women into the art world at a time when women had few rights and were relagated to other roles.
With the evolution of women's rights and the fact that many opportunities and avenues of support are now open to female artists, the WASM has moved with the times.
However, the tradition of promoting the literary, musical and visual arts among women still remains its primary focus. Since 1998 we have invited men into our membership.
This book gives the history of the Women's Art Society of Montreal, season by season over its 125 years, as well as other local, national and world happening throughout its time period of 1894-2019.