We live on the edge. Climate change, social justice & inequality, and social responsibility impact every facet of our lives. We invite you to share your artistic prospective as we navigate and seek insight into these important issues. Opening In-Person Reception: Thursday, May 26, 2022, 4-6PM Please keep in mind, that all in-person receptions will [...]
Harmony: Conformity and/or compatibility of colors, moods, textures, styles, emotions and creativity.
Small in scale only. Value is not dependent on size, but in the essence and intricacy of the creation. This exhibition invites the artists to share their creativity and showcase the strength of their small works. See online exhibition here.
Art Angels deliver critical services, strengthening the NAWA organization and enabling diverse voices to be seen and heard through generous contributions of time, effort, and talent. With such invaluable help, the Association has been able to support and empower women artists nationwide since 1889. See online exhibition here.
Now through September 30, 2022. In-person exhibition at two Flushing Bank locations: 217 Havemeyer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 --and-- 225 Park Ave., South, New York, NY 10017 Painting above by Merrill French, "7th Avenue"
Exhibition open from September 7 to November 5, 2022 In-Person Reception: Thursday, September 8, 2022, 5-7pm Submissions Open: July 8, 2022 Submission Deadline: August 11, 2022 AWARDS: First Place $150, Second Place $125, Third Place $100, Honorable Mention See online exhibition here.
In-person exhibition at 2 Flushing Bank locations: 217 Havemeyer Street Brooklyn, NY 11211 --and-- 225 Park Ave South New York, NY 10017
The National Association of Women Artists Announces its 133rd Annual Members Exhibition! In-Person Reception: October 20, 2022, from 6-9pm SEE THE ONLINE EXHIBITION Over $10,000 in Awards will be selected by a prestigious panel of jurors. NAWA members from across the United States will have their artwork on display. Original works will [...]
This exhibit is for members juried in March 2022 and September 2022.
This NAWA juried exhibit is for current Associate and Graduate Student members only. There will be a Zoom Reception on Thursday, December 8 from 5-6pm.
Color is often used to enhance our environments, evoke a mood or create a response in the viewer. The National Association of Women Artists and Flushing Bank present an exhibition of art which uses color to positively influence productivity, creativity, and mood. Artist in this show: Irene Nedelay, Loretta Ana Kaufman, Judy McSween, Laura Elkins, [...]
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The National Association of Women Artists presents an exhibition of various artforms which employ a broad array of cues to convey depth. Look for linear perspective, textural gradients, visual angles, contrast differences, and layering of planes to effectively draw the viewer in. Reception: February 3, 2023 - 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Wellfleet Preservation Hall, formerly [...]
Open Juried Exhibition. Online Reception and Awards: Thursday, February 9, 2023, 5:00 to 5:00pm Mary Ahern, Patt Baldino, Jocelyn Benford, Paula Borsetti, Paige Bradley, Pennie Brantley, Jean Burdick, Barbara Canney, Laura Carpenter, Zemka Carra, Jane Colgan, Julie Conn, Jody Cukier, Mary Doering, Louise Durocher, Lilian Engel, Karen Fitzgerald, Linda Gillen, Sandra Giunta, Irina Gromova, [...]
NAWA booth at College Art Association (CAA) Convention at Rhinelander Gallery, 2nd floor New York Hilton Midtown 1335 Ave. of the Americas NY, NY In person Feb. 16-18, 2023
A juried online sculpture exhibit with works in stone, wood, metal, ceramics and assemblage. Online reception and awards will be on Thursday, February 23 from 5 to 6pm.
The National Association of Women Artists presents an exhibition acknowledging women’s roles in life as creators, nurturers, leaders, companions, instigators, dreamers, innovators, victims…the story of humankind seen through a woman’s eye. CHANGED DATE DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS: Panel Discussion: April 11, 2023, 4 - 5:30 PM NAWA Signature Members in the Panel: Sandra Bertrand, [...]
A juried exhibit for current Signature members. What is the perception about the scale of things? What does bold look like? What does beauty look like? These three elements can be interpreted in so many ways. There is no reception for this exhibition. 5 Artworks will be selected for each location. Flushing Bank 225 Park [...]
Bring your imagination and your esthetic sensibility to bear! NAWA invites you to take us on a bold excursion into your private world of fact or of fantasy, as you explore the beauty or the menace of the world around us –– or delve into the rich images of your imagination.
Keynote Speaker, Meredith Bergmann, sculptor of Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Abigail Adams Boston Women’s Memorial, and many more,
Open to Non-Members Online Reception & Awards: July 13, 5-6PM Awards 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Honorable Mention SEE ONLINE EXHIBITION HERE.
There is a sense of joy, excitement, and awe when nature or human relations are nurtured through caring and kindness to allow everything to flourish and grow. What is your vision of “Let it Grow”? At 3 different Flushing Bank locations: 225 Park Ave South, New York, NY 10003 — and — 217 Havemeyer [...]
NAWA Art Angels are Signature Members who contribute 16 or more hours per year. NAWA honors them each year with a show dedicated specifically to them. Maybe next year will be your opportunity to become one of the NAWA Art Angels. Their dedicated exhibition is online on the NAWA website throughout the month of August. [...]
The National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) welcomes American women sculptors, whose medium is direct carving, to apply for this prestigious award.
What is in your viewfinder? Whether using an analog or a digital camera, the photograph is captured by the artist’s eye. The play of light, line and shadow records the realistic, the abstract, and the vision experienced.
This NAWA juried exhibit is for current Associate and Graduating Student members only.
How and where do we find Peace and Joy? Are they felt upon viewing an environment of interest or beauty? Are they within, despite a challenging environment? Is it an imaginary construct? How does this reveal itself? 5 Artworks will be selected for each location: Flushing Bank 225 Park Ave South New York NY 10003 [...]
Dive into winter's essence in "Frozen Dreams and Abstract Realities," an online exhibit inviting artists to explore the season's allure. Express emotions and dreams through abstract pieces or capture familiar snowy landscapes realistically. Join us in crafting a visual dialogue that blends abstract and real, illuminating winter's diverse facets.
This NAWA juried exhibit is open to juried NAWA Signature Members and non-members as well.
A Unique Community Art Project and Online Exhibition for NAWA Signature Member Educators’ Students. Signature Member Educators have presented a prompt to their students of all ages, who have translated this into their own personal or group art expressions. SUBMISSIONS ONLINE PROJECT
Exhibition dates: March 1 - 27, 2024 Submission dates: January 15 - February 4, 2024 ONLINE EXHIBITION The National Association of Women Artists invites visionary women artists to contribute to our upcoming exhibition "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories" acknowledging the narratives that drive us, comfort us, or inspire us. Through [...]
Hollis Taggart, a high-profile New York City gallery, is hosting an exhibition in honor of NAWA’s 135th Anniversary Year in March/April of 2024 This exhibition will be selected by the personnel of the Hollis Taggart gallery. While honoring NAWA, the exhibition is organized in accordance with the standard practice of a commercial art gallery – [...]
Exhibition dates: April 19 - May 31, 2024 Submission dates: February 12 - March 15, 2024 Reception date: April 19, 5-8pm This broad-based theme invites you to submit work that addresses your here and now— and create work inspired by the everyday (or extraordinary) incidents, stories, feelings, anxieties, text messages, diaries, conversations, and routines that [...]
The Keynote Speaker is: Judith K. Brodsky, an extraordinary artist, writer, curator, activist, and entrepreneur who founded the print center which is now The Brodsky Center at PAFA (Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts). This event is open to NAWA Signature Members and their guest(s). Email office@thenawa.org the name(s) of your guest(s). Please note [...]
This is the prestige exhibition of the year by the full, juried-in members of NAWA. NAWA Signature Members from across the United States will have their artwork on display. Original works will include all 2D mediums in Oils, Watercolors, Acrylics, Collage, Fiber Art, Digital, Photography, and Mixed Media as well as Sculpture on pedestals [...]
The National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), is pleased to be presenting in conjunction with the 135th Anniversary Annual Members Exhibition: A panel of distinguished Art Historians discussing, “NAWA: Illuminating Women’s Art for 135 Years.”
Art of the Everyday acknowledges the beauty, or less-than-beautiful normalcy, that resides in our daily existence, elevating ordinary moments into captivating displays of creativity. This artistic perspective prompts us to draw inspiration from the unassuming and common, nurturing a richer appreciation for the world that surrounds us.
Lazy Day South Philly by Margaret Montgomery REGISTER An evening discussing art, creativity, and the experience of being a woman artist. Artist panelists include 5 of the 135th Anniversary Annual Exhibition award winners. Panelists Include: Tricia Adler (PA) Adler's practice is influenced by nature. Her work is inspired by trees and their relationship [...]
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Submissions open: January 31, 2024
Submissions Open: May 30, 2024 Submissions Close: June 28, 2024 Exhibition Dates: July 11 - August 8, 2024 Size holds no monopoly on value; rather, it is the essence and intricacy within a creation that truly determine its worth. In art, a meticulously crafted piece, regardless of its dimensions, can resonate deeply, capturing the [...]
For 135 years, the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA) has been driven by the dedication of its volunteers. NAWA’s mission to educate, empower, and showcase women artists has thrived thanks to these committed individuals. Each year, NAWA honors the women who have generously contributed their time to advance this mission. While many members provide [...]
The National Association of Women Artists and ALoft Hotel, Long Island City present: An ART DISPLAY FOR MEMBERS ONLY (Signature Members Only) ALoft Hotel in Long Island City, NY has brilliant views of the Manhattan Skyline and has close proximity to MOMA PS1. Approximately 15 artworks will be selected. Exhibition Dates: September 9, 2024 [...]
The National Association of Women Artists presents:STORIES IN FRAMESan online photography exhibition"Stories in Frames": an invitation for women photographers to submit work that captures moments of strength, resilience, joy, and the facets of womanhood. This exhibit creates a space to share women's stories, offering viewers a look into their lives, struggles, and triumphs.Exhibition Dates: October [...]
Image by Monica Schulman, Who Told You That Submissions open: October 7, 2024 Submissions close: November 15, 2024 Exhibitions open: January 6, 2025 Reception: Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 4-7pm Exhibitions close: January 30, 2025 SUBMISSIONS Gallery and Green Door Studio, LLC Presents The Feminine Horizon: Inner and Outer Landscapes will focus on the [...]
Exhibition Dates: October 15, 2024 – January 26, 2025 Call for Art Dates: August 12 - September 9, 2024 ONLINE EXHIBITION NAWA invites Signature Members to submit work for the upcoming exhibit, Life’s Journey, which delves into the diverse and profound experiences shaping the human journey from a woman’s perspective. Included artworks should capture [...]
Image: Still Life with an Orange and a Lobster Claw by Amber Dong A Seasonal Online Exhibit Exhibition Dates: October 21 - December 31, 2024 Call for Art Dates: September 3 - October 1, 2024 ONLINE EXHIBITION Petites Joies is an exhibit just in time for the holiday season that captures the beauty [...]
Image by Jennifer Kish, Folding Hills, oil on canvas, 18 x 22 in. This exhibit is for members juried in Spring 2024 and Fall 2024. The exhibition will be in-person at the National Arts Club from November 4 - 9, 2024 and online at thenawa.org from November 4 - December 8, 2024. The New Members' [...]
The NAWA New Members’ Induction Ceremony is an exciting entry point and ritual for new Signature Members. Join us on Thursday, November 7, 10 AM - 12:30 PM, at the National Arts Club for the annual New Members' Induction Ceremony & Reception. Coffee and tea will be available. As you know, the ceremony will be [...]
Photo by Denise Johnson Call for Art dates: November 25 - December 27, 2024 Exhibition dates: February 10 - May 30, 2025 SUBMISSIONS Chroma Spectrum: Exploring Color in Art, is an exhibition celebrating the diverse and impactful use of color in women's artistic practice. Color has long served as a medium of expression, communication, [...]
