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 artistic career.

Marketing and Promotion

NAWA maintains an active presence across multiple platforms to showcase member artwork and exhibitions:

• Accepted artwork receives exposure through daily posts on Facebook and Instagram
• Exhibition pieces are featured in dedicated YouTube videos
• Additional visibility through LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Threads posts
• Weekly emails to NAWA’s extensive contact list about upcoming events
• Professional press releases distributed to art industry publications
• Custom social media graphics promoting NAWA exhibitions
• Member access to NAWA’s official Facebook Member’s Group for networking

Publications

NAWA offers a range of publications to promote and inform the inform and inspire the artistic community.

• This Week With NAWA: a weekly email newsletter highlighting opportunities and events
• NAWA News: Articles with topics such as Glad You Asked!, Did You Know?, NAWA Nationwide. Also featured is NAWA Luminaries which is the intersection of NAWA’s Historical Research and current events around the United States, highlighting celebrated NAWA members.
• NAWA NOW MAGAZINE: An online magazine published by NAWA to fill the void where regular features, news, and perspectives concerning women artists and their work should appear in the media. NOW articles range from brief essays and Chapter news items to in-depth technical features, lengthy interviews with influential women artists, and historical pieces about past NAWA leaders.

Exhibition and Sales Support

NAWA provides numerous channels for displaying and selling their artist’s work:

• A Members Gallery on NAWA’s website created and managed by Signature Members featuring their work, artist statement, website, and social media links
• Secure e-commerce platform for artwork sales during exhibitions
• Both in-person and online exhibition opportunities throughout the year
• Annual New York City flagship exhibition
• Integration with NAWA chapters for additional local exhibition opportunities

Professional Development Resources

NAWA provides ongoing education and networking opportunities:

• Professional Business Practices for Artists series focused on artist development
• “Round Table” recorded video discussions by NAWA seasoned artists are tailored to empower artists with the essential tools and strategies for success in art. Here, you will learn to define your artistic vision, set goals, manage finances, and make informed decisions crucial for a sustainable and thriving artistic career.
• Regular “Noon at NAWA” Q&A sessions with the President

Members Portal

A dedicated secure portal that provides centralized access to:

• Current exhibition applications
• Member’s Gallery: a mini website managed by each Signature Member to feature images of their work and links to their social media channels and websites
• Professional Business Practices for Artists. An educational video library
• Opportunity listings
• Member financial transactions

Documentation and Historical Archives

NAWA values its long history of empowering women artists and protects these historic resources

• NAWA ensures your work is documented and preserved within significant art institutions: NAWA exhibition catalogs are archived in over 10 prestigious institutions, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, The Library of Congress, and more.
• The Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, maintains a permanent collection of NAWA art, highlighting the organization’s lasting influence on American art history
• Digital archive of accepted works through NAWA’s various platforms
• Historical documentation of your participation in one of America’s first professional women’s art organizations in various online and offline venues.
• The NAWA Wikipedia page is monitored and updated regularly

NAWA’s commitment to promoting its members spans both traditional and digital platforms, ensuring the work reaches a broad audience while providing the tools and resources needed for continued professional growth.