Welcome to the national website of The Pierians, Incorporated

Welcome! It is with extreme pleasure that I greet you as the 17th National President of The Pierians, Incorporated. Our illustrious organization was founded by Annette C. Johnson on December 13, 1958 in the city of Baltimore, MD. She was joined by nine other women who were charter members of our very first chapter.

The Pierians, Incorporated are a group of women who have accepted the mantle of continuing the legacy of her mission:

• To bring together women interested in the promotion of the fine arts and other artistic endeavors

• To encourage young artists through giving awards to students of the arts

• To support local artists and art institutions

• To enhance the enjoyment of the arts through the pursuit of study and other educational activities.

Since its beginning, The Pierians, Incorporated have chartered 14 chapters. Under this administration, we have continued to increase our membership welcoming two new chapters this year. Our current national theme is, “Advancing the Arts of the African American Experience”. As advocates and supporters of the arts, we are committed to providing our presence and assistance to the variety of arts within our respective communities. 

We  are deeply committed to maintaining our presence to  support our young and emerging artists across the palette of their artistic endeavors. We will continue to embrace our past, encourage and uplift those in our present, and provide a pathway that connects us all, across time, through the arts.  

Artistically speaking,

Sylvia T. Hollifield