Aug. 28, 2025 — DENTON — A project that began as an online resource to celebrate the centenary of the 19th Amendment has matured into both an art exhibit and an upcoming publication. Created by Meg Griffiths, a Texas Woman’s University associate professor of photography, and Frances Jakubek, an independent curator, A Yellow Rose Project: Responses, Reflections, and Reactions to the Nineteenth Amendment is scheduled to be published by Texas A&M Press on September 28.
The book’s images are currently on display in the Fine Arts Building’s galleries at TWU, with a closing date set for September 5. The formal book launch and signing will occur on September 4, followed by an artist panel discussion and closing reception. Griffiths commented on this milestone, saying, “It’s like you manifested something into the world.”
Event Details
- Book Launch and Signing: September 4 at 3:30 p.m. in Fine Arts room 101
- Artist Panel Discussion: September 4 at 5 p.m. in the West Gallery
- Closing Reception: September 4 at 6 p.m.
- Exhibit Dates: Through September 5
- Pre-Order the Book: Available through Texas A&M Press and Amazon
The initiative, which began in 2019, invited contributions from over 200 female photographers. Despite setbacks due to the pandemic and societal challenges, the project continued unabated, growing into a collection of diverse artistic expressions. “We did a lot of research and went on different photo websites, different shows,” Griffiths said, noting both the challenges and the alignment she and Jakubek experienced in the selection process.
The book’s development was further supported by TWU’s interest in turning the exhibit into a book, leading to the involvement of Texas A&M Press in publishing a coffee-table-style edition. Griffiths reflected on the physical effort and emotional journey of compiling the book, highlighting how the printed format offers a personal and intimate experience beyond the online version.
Griffiths expressed excitement and a sense of purpose to promote and share the book widely, emphasizing the project’s alignment with TWU’s mission and the achievements of pioneering women. As the book prepares for its official release, the creators and contributors remain eager to continue sharing their work with a wider audience.