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Brenda

Location: NC

Age: 70 years old

“For example to create the multi-million dollar Ohio Women's Monument, I immersed myself in the lives of these women from the 1830's to the 20th century. The monument is designed to promote the struggle for universal suffrage, equality and justice while evoking the modern women's movement today.”

The proposed monument in Washington should prompt active engagement by visually expressing the courage and heroic status of activist women, who sacrificed enormously to continue the momentum forward. It will be vital to express the ongoing pursuit of equality and issues relevant today. Visual Ideas that suggest that while tradition provides a foundation, true advancement comes from challenging established norms and embracing new possibilities. It will be important to honor the past while continuing to move forward towards a more inclusive and active future. The monument should inspire and symbolize the legacy of achievement passed to future generations...and that all women have a responsibility to carry that legacy forward. Designing a monument in Washington that will express the suffrage movement should include the modern era that will inspire and inform future generations.

Featured Submissions

Kate

Kate

Location: DC

Age: 11

“I'm writing to submit a concept for your open call for the Women's Suffrage National Monument, on behalf of my...”
Rowan

Rowan

Location: SC

“Statues of the women that changed our country and flower off the cabana and a flower medallion in the middle...”
Sloan

Sloan

Location: SC

Age: 13

“The flowers on the roof are to represent the blooming of realization that women should have rights. The windows at...”
Charlotte

Charlotte

Location: SC

Age: 12

“I think that we should either make a bridge or statue of the world because every monument about a man...”
Eason

Eason

Location: SC

“For the women who have made their voice known by singing”
Nevaeh

Nevaeh

Location: SC

“Include statues of important women, an awning, and relaxation area.”