AWA patrons at the Cloister of Santa Maria Novella celebrate the unveiling of Nelli’s Last Supper by unrolling the ‘life-size’ replica, as a gift to the Dominican Community. (Ph. S. Silvia)

AWA patrons at the Cloister of Santa Maria Novella celebrate the unveiling of Nelli’s Last Supper by unrolling the ‘life-size’ replica, as a gift to the Dominican Community. (Ph. S. Silvia)

Proof that conservation is a question of mind… and muscle. Conservators Elizabeth Wicks and Nicoletta Fontani create a made-to-measure stretcher for a restored painting by Violante Siries. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)

Proof that conservation is a question of mind… and muscle. Conservators Elizabeth Wicks and Nicoletta Fontani create a made-to-measure stretcher for a restored painting by Violante Siries. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)

With mounting anticipation… Arternativa fine art transporters examine ‘the niche’, right before re-positioning the restored painting: The Madonna presents the Baby Jesus to Santa Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi . (Ph. F. Cacchiani)

With mounting anticipation… Arternativa fine art transporters examine ‘the niche’, right before re-positioning the restored painting: The Madonna presents the Baby Jesus to Santa Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)

A ‘group’ photo of AWA supporters at the inauguration of ‘our’ Siries Cerroti painting at the Santa Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi Church in Borgo Pinti. By holding its inaugurals in sacred spaces, AWA has always sought to emphasize art amidst daily life

A ‘group’ photo of AWA supporters at the inauguration of ‘our’ Siries Cerroti painting at the Santa Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi Church in Borgo Pinti. By holding its inaugurals in sacred spaces, AWA has always sought to emphasize art amidst daily life, as a fundamental part of Italy’s spiritual traditions. (Ph. S. Silvia)

The river runs… As we prepare our good-byes, we reflect on the Silver River, calm and dreamlike here, despite its flooding in 1966 having influenced much of our organization’s conservation work. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)

The river runs… As we prepare our good-byes, we reflect on the Silver River, calm and dreamlike here, despite its flooding in 1966 having influenced much of our organization’s conservation work. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)

The Uffizi Galleries’ inauguration of the exhibition ‘Female Perspectives’ is just one of the many partnership initiatives in which AWA participated over the years, in our mission to support Florence museums in the quest to rediscover and promote ar

The Uffizi Galleries’ inauguration of the exhibition ‘Female Perspectives’ is just one of the many partnership initiatives in which AWA participated over the years, in our mission to support Florence museums in the quest to rediscover and promote art by women. (Ph. D. Castagnetti)

Several members of AWA’s Board of Directors, past and present. (From left, Cay Fortune, Nancy Hunt, Nancy Galliher, Alice Vogler, Donna Malin and Margaret MacKinnon). At Nelli’s inauguration, they were honored as ‘adopters’ of several of the paintin

Several members of AWA’s Board of Directors, past and present. (From left, Cay Fortune, Nancy Hunt, Nancy Galliher, Alice Vogler, Donna Malin and Margaret MacKinnon). At Nelli’s inauguration, they were honored as ‘adopters’ of several of the painting’s Saints. (Ph. S. Domingie)

A photo of ‘early days’ at the Uffizi Library, during the presentation of Invisible Women: Forgotten Artists of Florence . Jane Fortune and Bob Hesse greet a young admirer, introduced by The Florentine ’s Marco Badiani and Flod’s Alexandra Korey.

A photo of ‘early days’ at the Uffizi Library, during the presentation of Invisible Women: Forgotten Artists of Florence. Jane Fortune and Bob Hesse greet a young admirer, introduced by The Florentine’s Marco Badiani and Flod’s Alexandra Korey. (Ph. L. Cardini)

Rossella Lari preforming a ‘conservation check’ on Marisa Mori’s eclectic ‘maternity’ painting. The exhibition ‘Artiste: Florence 1900-1950’, with AWA and Fondazione CR Firenze, emphasized that even 20th-century works by women need maintenance and r

Rossella Lari preforming a ‘conservation check’ on Marisa Mori’s eclectic ‘maternity’ painting. The exhibition ‘Artiste: Florence 1900-1950’, with AWA and Fondazione CR Firenze, emphasized that even 20th-century works by women need maintenance and repair. (Ph. Corriga)

Detective work in the studio, with conservator Rossella Lari and AWA Director Linda Falcone discussing the discoveries of a mud-caked work, an art victim of the 1966 flood still awaiting healing. (Photo K. Morikawa)

Detective work in the studio, with conservator Rossella Lari and AWA Director Linda Falcone discussing the discoveries of a mud-caked work, an art victim of the 1966 flood still awaiting healing. (Photo K. Morikawa)

A detail of one of the pious women in Nelli’s Lamentation with Saints at San Marco – the work that started it all. As AWA draws to a close, the artist’s poignant tears make us all misty-eyed. (Ph. V. Capalbo)

A detail of one of the pious women in Nelli’s Lamentation with Saints at San Marco – the work that started it all. As AWA draws to a close, the artist’s poignant tears make us all misty-eyed. (Ph. V. Capalbo)

This photo taken from the top of Palazzo Vecchio, looking down on the heart of Florence, a city that has been greatly enhanced by AWA’s efforts to reclaim a forgotten part of its history – that of female genius. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)

This photo taken from the top of Palazzo Vecchio, looking down on the heart of Florence, a city that has been greatly enhanced by AWA’s efforts to reclaim a forgotten part of its history – that of female genius. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)

Though we are very sad, the organization is closing, all of us at AWA are happy with the work accomplished and the valuable relationships forged. So let us be merry, and… let there be cake! (Ph. S. Duca)

Though we are very sad, the organization is closing, all of us at AWA are happy with the work accomplished and the valuable relationships forged. So let us be merry, and… let there be cake! (Ph. S. Duca)

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AWA patrons at the Cloister of Santa Maria Novella celebrate the unveiling of Nelli’s Last Supper by unrolling the ‘life-size’ replica, as a gift to the Dominican Community. (Ph. S. Silvia)
Proof that conservation is a question of mind… and muscle. Conservators Elizabeth Wicks and Nicoletta Fontani create a made-to-measure stretcher for a restored painting by Violante Siries. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)
With mounting anticipation… Arternativa fine art transporters examine ‘the niche’, right before re-positioning the restored painting: The Madonna presents the Baby Jesus to Santa Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi . (Ph. F. Cacchiani)
A ‘group’ photo of AWA supporters at the inauguration of ‘our’ Siries Cerroti painting at the Santa Maria Maddalena de’ Pazzi Church in Borgo Pinti. By holding its inaugurals in sacred spaces, AWA has always sought to emphasize art amidst daily life
The river runs… As we prepare our good-byes, we reflect on the Silver River, calm and dreamlike here, despite its flooding in 1966 having influenced much of our organization’s conservation work. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)
The Uffizi Galleries’ inauguration of the exhibition ‘Female Perspectives’ is just one of the many partnership initiatives in which AWA participated over the years, in our mission to support Florence museums in the quest to rediscover and promote ar
Several members of AWA’s Board of Directors, past and present. (From left, Cay Fortune, Nancy Hunt, Nancy Galliher, Alice Vogler, Donna Malin and Margaret MacKinnon). At Nelli’s inauguration, they were honored as ‘adopters’ of several of the paintin
A photo of ‘early days’ at the Uffizi Library, during the presentation of Invisible Women: Forgotten Artists of Florence . Jane Fortune and Bob Hesse greet a young admirer, introduced by The Florentine ’s Marco Badiani and Flod’s Alexandra Korey.
Rossella Lari preforming a ‘conservation check’ on Marisa Mori’s eclectic ‘maternity’ painting. The exhibition ‘Artiste: Florence 1900-1950’, with AWA and Fondazione CR Firenze, emphasized that even 20th-century works by women need maintenance and r
Detective work in the studio, with conservator Rossella Lari and AWA Director Linda Falcone discussing the discoveries of a mud-caked work, an art victim of the 1966 flood still awaiting healing. (Photo K. Morikawa)
A detail of one of the pious women in Nelli’s Lamentation with Saints at San Marco – the work that started it all. As AWA draws to a close, the artist’s poignant tears make us all misty-eyed. (Ph. V. Capalbo)
This photo taken from the top of Palazzo Vecchio, looking down on the heart of Florence, a city that has been greatly enhanced by AWA’s efforts to reclaim a forgotten part of its history – that of female genius. (Ph. F. Cacchiani)
Though we are very sad, the organization is closing, all of us at AWA are happy with the work accomplished and the valuable relationships forged. So let us be merry, and… let there be cake! (Ph. S. Duca)