FLORIDA CHAPTER

The Florida Chapter carries out the mission of the National Association of Women Artists, Inc., in Florida. The Chapter has an active program of regional exhibitions, seminars, and other educational activities, as well as sponsoring annual scholarships for talented and needy art students. Most of the Chapter’s activities occur during the seasonal period between November and May, with occasional exhibitions outside of this period. The Chapter has its own roster of officers and committee chairs. The chapter is headquartered in Florida.

Membership: All NAWA Signature Members are eligible for membership in the Florida chapter. All artists wishing to join the Florida Chapter must first be juried into NAWA’s national membership (www.thenawa.org).

To become a member of the Florida Chapter, visit the NAWA Florida website (naawafl.org), go to Become a Member page and follow the instructions.

National Association of Women Artists, Florida Chapter 2025-26 Board Members

2025-26 EXECUTIVE BOARD

President | Denise Cormier Mahoney
Vice President | Muffy Clark Gill
Treasurer | Joanna Coke
Recording Secretary | Beth Scher
Contracts & Prospectuses | Patrice Boyes
Membership Coordinator | Judy Kirtley

Exhibition Coordinators

  • East Coast Florida: MichaelAnn Bellerjeau, Kimberly Beltrame, Kathy Coakley, Dana Epstein, Doreen McGunagle
  • West Coast Florida: Patricia Tewes Richards
  • Central & Northern Florida: Ann Kozeliski (Tallahassee)

Website Update Team

Annette Margulies, Reen Troy, Kathleen Warren

Graphic Design Team

Jane Baldridge, Debora Haley, Helene Kleiner, Kathleen Kinkopt, Sally Schaedler

Social Media Team

Janet Mishner, Maidy Morhous, Janet Sopp-Sims, Reen Troy

President in Training

Gina White

Historian

Shirley Goldblatt (tangible)

Scholarship Coordinator

East Coast: Fran Mann Goodman

Artist Presentation Coordinator

Roberta Millman-Ide

Smarter Entry Coodinator

Lisa Absher

6X6 Fundraiser Team

Deena King

Nawa Liaison & NAWA Vice President

Christie Devereaux

NAWA Executive Director

Jill Baratta

NAWA President

Jackie Lorieo

PAST PRESIDENTS

Roberta Millman-Ide, Beth Scher, Janice Cohen, Jane McIntyre, Emalee Andre, Bernice Harwood.