For 137 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 their expertise, there are those who dedicate a significant portion of their time and energy. NAWA celebrates these exceptional volunteers, known as Art Angels, with an annual exhibition showcasing their work. The organization relies on the kindness, generosity, goodwill, and expertise of its volunteers, who have been the backbone of NAWA’s growth and expansion since its founding in 1889.
Exhibition Dates:
Aug 4 – Aug 15, 2026
Reception Date:
Thursday, Aug 6, 2026, 5-7 PM
Location:
One Art Space
Warren St
New York, NY
10007
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Roses in the Studio egg-tempera 12 x 12 Roses in the Studio is a visual tribute to prosperity and creative freshness. This small, but fragrant bouquet juxtaposed against the backdrop of my non-objective painting "Summer Vibes” symbolizes the unity of realistic and abstract expression. The ancient and laborious choice of media, the egg-tempera, is my new fascination both in technical challenges and stylistic nuances. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Beyond the Horizon oil on canvas 12 x 16 x 1 This painting explores the human desire to see beyond the known. A solitary figure peers through a scope, searching not for a distant landscape but for glimpses of the future. Inspired by the spirit of invention and imagination, the Victorian-inspired aesthetic symbolizes a time when curiosity fueled discovery. The unseen view beyond the lens is intentionally left to the viewer's imagination, inviting questions rather than providing answers. The work celebrates the courage to explore possibilities, reminding us that every innovation and every new beginning starts with someone willing to look beyond the horizon. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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On a Golden Breeze ink and color pencil on vellum. 18 x 24 My work explores transformation and the fluidity of boundaries, both thematically and formally. This work on paper is suggestive of the abstraction of the processes of change and flow. It embodies the tension between the chaotic splashing and pouring of ink and a carefully controlled manipulation of color and line. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Toward the Light oil on canvas 24 x 36 Capturing the golden light ahead of me. That is what I strove for in this painting. I was in a bit of a dark space at the end of the winter, but I could feel the light changing as the earth turned toward summer in the northern hemisphere. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Edisto Seagulls acrylic 9.5 x 13 The winter at Edisto Beach presented these three breakfast club members searching the beach for a morsel. The blues and greys of the surf, sand, and black and white of the birds felt peaceful in the cold morning air. I used a limited palette to recreate the harshness of the weather softened by the delightful birds in the surf just doing their daily routine. The somewhat misty conditions blended the sky and water, darkening the tidal pools and piles of sand left from the receding tide. At times in winter, it is very isolated and private on this stretch of beach resort in SC. I bring the memory home to paint. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Shower Story oil on linen 24 x 20 I like to paint ordinary interiors, especially when there is the opporunity to infuse them with lots of color and add a drop of mystery. With this painting I had the chance to give the observant viewer a bit of a reward if they took the time to look. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Ice on the Ground, Boston watercolor 16 x 16 When I'm not able to travel to cold places, I feel lucky that I live in a part of the country that has a very good cold season. During my early morning walks, I take photos of the ice at my feet that has formed overnight and has caught all sorts of leaves, sticks, rocks, and other natural detritus in it. Painting these ice formations is an exercise in discovering the abstract in the reality. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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MODERN ODALISQUE digital painting 60 x 42 A contemporary take on the famous reclining nude, which as painted by the great masters throughout art history, have always been female. Here the guys take a break, relax on the couch, and become the object of desire — while the gals bring home the bacon :) Painted with a digital brush — a medium that like it or not, defines our age like no other. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Modern Madonna mixed media 36 x 36 Memories and dreams are often the subject and force behind my work. In this mixed media painting which is part of a six painting series, I explored the veil between the living and the dead. Art as therapy has guided my walk through the loss of a beloved sister and has also tenderly opened the conversation of this philosophy with others. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Fall Leaves oil on linen 24 x 30 x 1.5 A hillside of trees with colorful fall leaves was the inspiration, but I wanted to turn it into a total abstraction. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Dreaming While Awake in Havana digital 30 x 48 "Dreaming While Awake in Havana" translates the emotional landscape of Jose Marti's poem "Sueno Despierto" ("I Dream Awake"" or "Daydream") into a purely non-figurative visual experience. The work taps into the psychological weight of memory, longing and the ethereal nature of an idealized homeland. My composition relies entirely on form and texture to evoke the sensory memory of my numerous trips to Havana and experience of the crumbling built environment. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
