Support of Old Lady Artists

SOLA stands for Support of Old Lady Artists and was founded in 2016 to honor accomplished, yet under-recognized, mature women visual artists. The current SOLA Award includes a $5,000 unrestricted grant, a brief bio video, professional support and networking for five women artists in Washington. One award is specifically designated to highlight the career of a black, indigenous, or artist of color. Each SOLA Award is valued at $12,000 per artist. 

By the end of 2025, SOLA will have awarded $129,000 in unrestricted monetary grants to 31 women across Washington.