The Philadelphia Ten were a group of ten women artists who, in 1923, rebelled against the male-dominated Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts by organizing their own exhibition in Philadelphia.
The group, consisting of painters and sculptors, including Alexandra Newman, Eleanor Abrams, Katharine Marie Barker, Katharine Hood McCormick, Lucile Howard, Margaret Ralston Gest, Marietta Wharton, Mary Smith Prize, Mildred von Holzhausen, and Sara McCulloch, sought to challenge the gender bias and limited opportunities for women in the art world. Their exhibition, which featured over 100 works, was a groundbreaking moment in the history of American art, showcasing the talent and determination of women artists and paving the way for future generations of female artists.
The Philadelphia Ten continued to exhibit together for over 30 years, leaving a lasting legacy in the art world.The Philadelphia Ten were a group of ten women artists who, in 1923, rebelled against the male-dominated Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts by organizing their own exhibition in Philadelphia.
