The resolution recognizes the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts for its thirty-five years of significant contributions to the arts and support for women artists in Arkansas. Founded on March 21, 1989, by Helen Walton and Ed Dell Wortz, the committee has provided thousands of free art displays and organized over twenty professionally produced traveling exhibitions, showcasing the work of more than 800 women artists across various cities in Arkansas. The committee has also played a vital role in promoting Arkansas artists at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C.
In addition to exhibitions, the Arkansas Committee has produced educational materials and provided financial support to artists and students, including cash awards and funding for the Arkansas Artist Registry. The committee has utilized modern platforms, such as a website and social media, to reach a broader audience, ensuring that the contributions of women artists are recognized and celebrated. The resolution serves to honor the committee's dedication to enhancing the cultural landscape of Arkansas and empowering women artists over the past three and a half decades.