Betty Bowen

1965

American, 1924 - 2019

Betty Bowen was a prominent advocate for the arts in the Northwest whose passion for helping artists has lived on after her. Following her death in 1977, a group of friends created the Betty Bowen Award to recognize excellence among Northwest artists and this annual prize has continued to this day in collaboration with the Seattle Art Museum.

Gelatin Silver Print

11 x 10 3/8 in. (27.9 x 26.4 cm)

Gift of Leroy and Joie Soper

2005.130

Not currently on view

Resources

Published ReferencesDarling, Michael et al. "Betty Bowen Award: Thirty Years." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 2009, illus. p. 5

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