The "Monuments Men" were a group of approximately 345 men and women from fourteen nations who served in the newly-created Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives (MFAA) Section and consisted of accomplished museum directors, curators, art scholars, educators, artists, architects, and archivists. Their purpose was to seek, discover, and recover stolen works of art, and their mission was to raise public awareness and safeguard the artistic achievements of their culture. 

Much like the “Monuments Men,” Monumental Women for the Arts chapter joins The Society, Incorporated to continue its mission of raising public awareness, safeguarding and supporting the passing on to our children the knowledge and experience of the Arts within our culture and community. Founded in May 1983, The Society, Incorporated is a non-profit organization of altruistic and professional women of color dedicated to enhancing, exposing, and promoting youth in the Arts for the betterment of our communities. Through our collective love for the arts, we aim to seek out, support, and encourage artistically creative youth in our communities and provide them with a strong foundation upon which to pursue their artistic dreams. 

Here's to Monumental Women For The Arts!