Aline Smithson, Charlotte from the series Women I Don’t Know; archival inkjet print on paper, 22 x 22 inches; © Aline Smithson, courtesy of the artist.
Maude Schuyler Clay, Leigh, forsythia; archival inkjet print on paper, 9 3/4 x 10 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Yvette Meltzer, Advances for Women Celebrating 100 Years; archival inkjet print on paper, 19 x 28 1/2 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Kyra Schmidt, No Archive Will Restore You; archival inkjet print on paper, 12 x 8 9/16 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Gail Samuelson, Silk Blouse; archival inkjet print on paper, 7 1/2 x 12 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Lisa McCarty, Votes for Women 1920/2020; archival inkjet print on paper, 16 x 14 inches; © Lisa McCarty, courtesy of the artist.
Marky Kauffmann, Coral Dress; archival inkjet print on paper, 16 x 10 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Marina Font, Untitled; archival inkjet print on paper, 30 x 24 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Priya Suresh Kambli, Devhara #2; archival inkjet print on paper, 8 13/16 x 12 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Megan Jacobs, Equality Then & Now; archival inkjet print on paper, 12 x 7 3/4 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Installation view of A Yellow Rose Project at the East | West Galleries at Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas, August 11–September 5, 2025; Image courtesy of A Yellow Rose Project.
Installation view of A Yellow Rose Project at the East | West Galleries at Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas, August 11–September 5, 2025; Image courtesy of A Yellow Rose Project.
Installation view of A Yellow Rose Project at the Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, Massachusetts, October 2–November 30, 2025; Image courtesy of A Yellow Rose Project.
Installation view of A Yellow Rose Project at the Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, Massachusetts, October 2–November 30, 2025; Image courtesy of A Yellow Rose Project.
Installation view of A Yellow Rose Project at the East | West Galleries at Texas Woman’s University, Denton, Texas, August 11–September 5, 2025; Image courtesy of A Yellow Rose Project.
Meg Griffiths, Subtle fusion of time; archival inkjet print on paper, 16 x 16 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Susan kae Grant, Mary Barr Clay; archival inkjet print on paper, 12 x 9 1/2 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Frances F. Denny, Nana (Henry Public Saloon); archival inkjet print on paper, 14 5/16 x 22 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Sheri Lynn Behr, Alexandria and Shirley; archival inkjet print on paper, 17 9/16 x 12 inches; © Sheri Lynn Behr, Courtesy of the artist.
Keliy Anderson-Staley, Daniela; archival inkjet print on paper, 16 x 16 inches; Courtesy of the artist.
Installation view of A Yellow Rose Project at the Stone Gallery at Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, June 1– September 15, 2021; Image courtesy of Tony Luong.
Aline Smithson, Charlotte from the series Women I Don’t Know; archival inkjet print on paper, 22 x 22 inches; © Aline Smithson, courtesy of the artist.
A Yellow Rose Project
Once a symbol of women’s rights, the yellow rose returns in a powerful exhibition that commemorates the centennial of women’s suffrage in the US. Bringing together more than 100 contemporary photographers, these artists reflect on the evolution of women’s rights in America since the 1920s.
Once a powerful symbol of women’s rights, the yellow rose re-emerges in an exhibition featuring the work of more than 100 contemporary artists responding to the centennial of the 19th Amendment. Marking 100 years since American women secured the right to vote in the 1920s, A Yellow Rose Project presents a wide range of artistic perspectives that invite moments of reflection, celebration, and critical inquiry into the current state of women’s rights in the United States.
Spanning from the era of ratification to present-day movements, the exhibition traces a visual timeline that connects suffrage-era relics with past and present lived experiences and modern protests. The works examine themes of sexuality, femininity, systemic inequality, and political power, while also foregrounding pride, resilience, and collective solidarity.
The exhibition features work by a distinguished group of artists, including Keliy Anderson-Staley, Ellen Carey, Patty Carroll, Frances F. Denny, Marina Font, Letitia Huckaby, Priya Kambli, Rania Matar, Lisa McCarty, Jeanine Michna-Bales, Rachel Phillips, and Aline Smithson, among many others.
More than a commemoration, A Yellow Rose Project amplifies the intersecting voices and experiences of women in America today. The exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the evolving narrative of women’s rights, honoring past victories while engaging with the work still to be done.
A Yellow Rose Project is co-organized by Meg Griffiths and Frances Jakubek.
About the Curators
Meg Griffiths and Frances Jakubek are co-founders and co-organizers of A Yellow Rose Project, united by their deep love for photography and their commitment to women’s rights. In 2019, both artists connected, creating a moment that catalyzed their collaboration and inspired the creation of this large-scale project centered on women’s voices, histories, and futures.
Griffiths is a practicing photographer and associate professor at Texas Woman’s University with over a decade of experience working in higher education. With many prestigious photography awards, Griffiths works with themes that focus on domestic, economic, historical, and cultural relationships that structure female experiences in the United States and abroad.
Jakubek is a practicing photographer, artist consultant, and curator who has over 16 years of experience in galleries and museums. Her previous experience includes being the director of Bruce Silverstein Gallery in New York City and associate curator of the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester, Massachusetts. Her work explores emotions within the private and public spaces, and language.
Exhibition Details
This exhibition contains one hundred and five photographic images.
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A Yellow Rose Project will tour January 2028 through October 2032. The dates below reflect seven-week exhibition periods. Dates are subject to change; please contact MoreArt@maaa.org or (800) 473-3872 x208/209 for current availability.
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