The Women in Arts Award is an award established in 2019 by UN Women Ukraine and the Ukrainian Institute, and presented as part of HeForShe Ukraine's annual arts week in March.
Only women are nominated for the award; its purpose is to bring attention to the achievements of female artists in Ukraine, who have been historically overlooked by the Ukrainian arts scene.
Women in Arts | |
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Awarded for | Achievement in Ukrainian art |
Sponsored by | HeForShe Ukraine UN Women Ukrainian Institute |
Date | March 8, 2021 |
Location | Kyiv |
Country | Ukraine |
Campaign(s) | HeForShe Arts Week |
Website | Women in Arts |
Six women receive the Women in Arts Award every year, in six categories:
Winners of the Women in Arts Award receive a statuette designed by Ukrainian sculptor Maria Kulikovska. The unique figurine is designed to look like two hands whose palms are conjoined, symbolizing support among women.
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