Prepare Your Submission

Before you begin creating your Monumental Idea, learn about the Women's Suffrage Movement and think about what the first monument dedicated to Women's History on the National Mall would mean to you. Then use that information to inspire your creative process!

Think big here! Your idea could be a drawing, a sculpture, a painting, a photograph, a collage, a poem— anything that gets you thinking about what you think would inspire the future design of the Monument.

Think about the following prompts: What does women’s suffrage history mean to you? What should future generations feel or remember when they visit this monument? Who are women in your own life or in suffrage history who have inspired you?

Once you've completed your idea, take a photo of it and submit it to us by filling out the form on this page by July 4. Your photo should be in .jpg or .png format and no larger than 10MB.

After submitting your Monumental Idea, spread the word and encourage your friends and family to participate! Share your idea on social media and tag us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and use #Mymonumentalidea.