NAWA history

Agnes Lawrence Pelton

Site Santa Fe's "Once Within a Time," a citywide exhibition of work by 71 regional, national, and international artists, is on view through January 12, 2026. The exhibition takes its title from "Once Within a Time," a 2022 film by Godfrey Reggio, an 85-year-old filmmaker and longtime Santa Fean. The star theme [...]

Agnes Lawrence Pelton2025-10-14T22:40:34-04:00

Anna Walinska

Anna Walinska photo, 1926 (photo courtesy Atelier Anna Walinska) Anna Walinska : West Meets East, an Artist's Journey Around the World, 1954-55, opens on June 4th at Graham Shay 1857 and runs through July 11th. An American painter and celebrated NAWA member, Anna Walinska was a prolific artist, creating more than 2,000 works [...]

Anna Walinska2025-10-15T20:38:27-04:00

Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens is the site of the NAWA South Carolina Chapter's exhibition, Brookgreen Inspires, Women Create, from May 3-July 20, 2025. The sculptures of 39 historical members are on view in addition to the 70 artworks of current South Carolina members. Brookgreen Gardens is a renowned sculpture garden located south of Murrell's Inlet, SC, [...]

Brookgreen Gardens2025-10-14T23:13:52-04:00

Amelia Peabody

Amelia Peabody, from her 1922 passport application. NAWA Luminary Amelia Peabody by Susan M. Rostan, MFA. EdD. NAWA Historian A NAWA artist and honorary VP, Amelia was also a philanthropist who arguably transformed education, medicine, arts, science, and conservation throughout Massachusetts. Through an impressive foundation, her impact continues to shape life in the [...]

Amelia Peabody2025-10-14T23:22:10-04:00

Ethel Kremer Schwabacher

Ethel Schwabacher (ca. 1920s). Courtesy Berry Campbell, New York. by Susan M. Rostan, MFA. EdD. NAWA Historian "..art was always a question of bringing near-nothingness to something. Out of a blank piece of paper, out of a few insignificant materials and the thought of the artist came productions, productions that awoke thoughts [...]

Ethel Kremer Schwabacher2025-10-15T21:02:41-04:00

Did You Know That You Can Bring NAWA Exhibitions to Your Community!

Bring NAWA Exhibitions to Your Community! Are you passionate about showcasing women's art in your region? As a member of the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), you can organize local and regional exhibitions in your area! Why Organize a Local Exhibition? - You know your community's premier galleries and exhibition spaces - [...]

Did You Know That You Can Bring NAWA Exhibitions to Your Community!2025-10-14T18:51:02-04:00

Louise Nevelson

Louise Nevelson, 1976 , photo by Lynn Gilbert "I'm not a feminist. I'm an artist who happens to be a woman." 1 The Art Students League currently exhibits Women in Construction in their Phyllis Harris Mason Gallery at 215 West 57th Street in New York. The thematic group show explores how 35 [...]

Louise Nevelson2025-10-15T20:56:28-04:00

NAWA Historical Members in Art Student League Exhibition

Art Students League, New York, NY The Art Students League currently exhibits Women in Construction in their Phyllis Harris Mason Gallery at 215 West 57th Street in New York. The thematic group show explores how 35 women-identifying artists literally and figuratively construct their identities through their artworks. The exhibition includes the following 15 [...]

NAWA Historical Members in Art Student League Exhibition2025-10-15T20:58:43-04:00

Your NAWA Membership At Work

Your NAWA Membership at Work: An Outline to Member Services and Benefits Unlock the Full Potential of Your NAWA Membership As a member of the prestigious National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), you have access to a comprehensive suite of promotional, educational, and professional development resources. Let's explore how NAWA works to elevate [...]

Your NAWA Membership At Work2025-10-14T18:52:55-04:00