Greenham peace women statues purchased by museum
They were bought through a crowd funding project
Last updated 22nd Apr 2024
West Berkshire Museum has acquired the ‘Greenham Peace Women’ statues.
They were created as part of the 2021 project ‘Peace Camp’, led by artist Jemima Brown to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Greenham Common Peace Camps (1981-2000), established to protest against nuclear arms.
They were purchased through a crowdfunding project supported by The Good Exchange, which gratefully received donations from individuals, the Peter Baker Foundation and match-funding from Greenham Trust.
The project also had a donation from a West Berkshire Council Member’s Bid, demonstrating strong local support for heritage and the arts.
Narrative
West Berkshire Museum curator, Janine Fox said:
“It is wonderful to see cultural projects being supported by a variety of sources and presented for everyone to enjoy.
“The sculptures will be added to the museum collection and be displayed alongside other historic objects relating to Greenham Common.
“They contribute to the narrative of Greenham Common, but also enable the museum to better represent broader themes around protest, the environment, and women’s histories.”
Delighted
Artist Jemima Brown added:
“It was wonderful to have the opportunity to display my long running body of work inspired by the women of the Peace Camp during the 40th anniversary of the Greenham Women’s Peace Camp in 2021.
“I’m delighted for these two sculptures to have found a permanent home in the West Berkshire Museum collection, where they can play a part in telling this important story for future generations.”