NEW YORK, N.Y.- Anonymous Was A Woman announced the ten artists selected to receive the Foundation’s sixteenth annual awards. The “no strings” grant of $25,000 enables women, over 45 years of age and at a critical juncture in their lives or careers, to continue to grow and pursue their work. 2011 Award Winners: • Eleanor Antin – Artist • Linda Besemer – Painter • Dara Birnbaum – Visual Artist • Andrea Bowers – Artist • Ann Hamilton – Artist / Installation • Yoko Inoue – Visual Artist • Jungjin Lee – Artist / Photographer • Mary Miss – Artist • Sheila Pepe – Artist • Judith Shea – Sculptor Lauren Katzowitz Shenfield, director of the program, explained, “Anonymous Was A Woman Awards are synonymous with important recognition in artists’ personal and artistic development. The financial gift helps artists buy time, space, materials, and equipment