There are some jobs that can be done with little experience and not very much effort. These are called “Micro-Projects”. Some of these small projects might be researching historic members, writing mini articles, helping with social media, organizing spreadsheets or data, etc.

Please reach out to the corresponding contacts if interested:

Awards: awards@thenawa.org
Exhibitions: exhibitions@thenawa.org
Membership: chair_membership@thenawa.org
NAWA Magazine: office@thenawa.org
PR: chair_publicrelations@thenawa.org

Committee Name

Project Title

Volunteer Opportunity

Project Type

Location NY area or Remote

Skills Needed
PR Graphic Design Create, from a provided template, the graphic used to promote NAWA Exhibitions. Commitment: About one graphic per month. Can be a Micro-Project Remote Photoshop experience required
Exhibitions Online Host for Exhibition Receptions Host an approximately one-hour virtual exhibition reception, 5-6 pm EST, usually on a Thursday.

Welcome Zoom members and guests. Begin by introducing each artwork and inquire if artist is in attendance. If the artist is present, kindly invite them to share a brief insight into the inspiration behind their work or their creative process. In case the artist is not available, proceed to read the accompanying entry statement for that particular artwork.

 Can be Micro-Project. Commit to doing at least one hosting, preferably more (TBD) Remote Friendly. Comfortable working in an online environment.
PR Writer Create Press Releases for exhibitions and events for NAWA Can be a Micro-Project | Mid-level commitment preferred Either/or Experience preferred. Comfortable working in an online environment
PR Social Media LinkedIn postings Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Comfortable with social media
PR Video Editor Mild or more experience with producing mini-videos for social media Can be a Micro-Project | Mid-level commitment preferred Either/or Experience with video editing & social media
PR PowerPoint Editor Mild or more experience with producing PowerPoint presentations for events and social media Can be a Micro-Project | Mid-level commitment preferred Either/or Experience with PowerPoint & social media
PR Museum Research Research & complie database of small to medium sized museums in the US for potential exhibitions Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Comfortable with web search, Word and Excel
PR Team Leaders Manage teams of research volunteers working on various projects Mid-level commitment preferred Either/or Good organizational & people skills
PR Historical Research Research info on Historic members Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Comfortable with web search, Word and Excel
PR Historical Research Research info on Honorary VPs Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Comfortable with web search, Word and Excel
PR Historical Research Research info on NAWA Past Presidents Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Comfortable with web search, Word and Excel
PR Data Organizer Organize the files we use to store member’s images and photos Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Experience preferred. Comfortable working in an online environment. Understanding of filetypes, Word and Excel.
PR Graphic Design Create the social media graphics for exhibitions Can be a Micro-Project | Mid-level commitment preferred Either/or Photoshop or related program experience.
Membership Committee Research Research of colleges and universities’ female professors to add to our database for Graduating Student’s recommendations. Input the info into google spreadsheet 2 hours 4 times a year. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Search skills. Comfortable with Word & Excel
Membership Committee Teaching Opportunities NAWA Art Teachers’ involvement 2 hours a month If you are an art educator, we have great projects to offer; please reach out Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Education experience a plus
PR/NAWA Magazine A Few Words From your Vice President NAWA Vice President submits copy. Editing and finalizing copy as necessary Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine On Your Radar Identifying exhibitions and/or artists worthy of note and writing copy to fit Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine In the News: *Optional Identifying subjects and issues of interest to NAWA administration and readers and developing descriptive copy and graphics to fit Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Under the Radar: *Optional Identifying exhibitions and/or artists under-recognized Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Red Carpet Selection and interview of member artist whose contribution and artistry are considered worthy. Working with copy submitted to edit and rewrite as necessary. Selection of art/photography to accompany piece which is shared with co-editor, who then coordinates copy and graphics for final submission to web editor/s. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Shout Outs Selection of member artists (minimum of 3) whose works in various mediums are featured. (Selection process may be shared with co-editors). Maintaining communication through process of artist’s submission, reworking and editing narrative copy as required. Working with co-editor to coordinate copy and graphics as required. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Who’s on Board Selection of Board Member, preparation of questions to be submitted and maintaining good communication with member during process of editing and finalizing copy and submission of graphics. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Exhibits and Awards Compilation of NAWA’s regular online and in-person exhibits and listings of awards. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Tools of the Trade Selection of member artist who will present instructional copy on her process and philosophy of medium of choice. Editiing and rewriting as necessary and close coordination with artist and co-editor in copy/graphic coordination. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Chapter Chat Maintaining good communication with Chapter Presidents (Massachusetts, Florida and South Carolina) to insure timely copy updates for each issue. Copy submitted to be edited as necessary and graphics to be coordinated with co-editor. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Letters Selection and editing of letter submissions as necessary. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine NAWA Reads: *Optional Selection of book on topics in art field of relevance and writing of book review. New volunteers can be invited to participate as book reviewers. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine In Memoriam: *Optional Creation of copy from published obits or other sources of NAWA members Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Pathfinding: *Optional A column created by member Linh Vivace, exploring different geographical areas of interest where women artists are active.  Editing/finalizing of copy and graphics. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine Research Research of new benefits 2 hours a month Research benefits of other nonprofits for artists. Input findings into an excel spreadsheet. Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word & Excel.
PR/NAWA Magazine NAWA NOW editorials Editorial Duties: Creation, Compilation and Coordination of features content in various categories that appear on a quarterly or optional basis Can be a Micro-Project | Mid-level commitment preferred Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.
PR/NAWA Magazine A Few Words from Co-Editors The writing of a few paragraphs to readers as an introduction to the issue Can be a Micro-Project Either/or Writing skills. Comfortable with Word. Good communicator.