15 Jul NAWA Signature Membership Application
Professional women artists, at least 18 years of age and citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and Puerto Rico, are eligible to apply for membership in the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. In March and September of each year, new NAWA members are selected by a jury from applications. Accepted artists join a distinguished roster of past and present members including Cecelia Beaux, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Isabel Bishop, Anna Hyatt Huntington, Alice Neel, Louise Nevelson, Audrey Flack, Miriam Schapiro, Pat Adams, Faith Ringgold, and many others. Currently, hundreds of women artists from across the United States are members of the association. We thank you for considering membership.
BENEFITS OF NAWA MEMBERSHIP
Exhibition Opportunities – The association organizes juried and curated exhibitions throughout the U.S. in galleries, museums, universities, art centers and online. We exhibit in various venues in New York City. All Signature Members are entitled to exhibit one piece in the Annual Exhibition, juried only for awards, and to receive an annual catalog.
Individual Artist Features – NAWA posts an Artist of the Week and creates YouTube content with individual interviews: Conversations with Farrin.
Awards – NAWA artists compete for exhibition awards totaling over $15,000 annually. Most NAWA exhibitions are Peer Juried. For the Annual Members Exhibition jurors are from outside the organization.
Networking – Opportunities are available to meet other professional women artists and to share concerns and advice through participation on committees, social media platforms, attendance at salons, receptions and special events.
Education – Programs address topics of Professional Business Practices for Artists; presented regularly as Round Table discussions in Zoom meetings. NAWA offers Educator Community programs for Signature member educators.
Getting Involved – New members are encouraged to volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours per year. Volunteers can serve on one or more of the following committees: Exhibitions, Membership, Outreach, Public Relations or Special Events. Most meet on Zoom.
Florida Chapter – Members who want to participate in the exhibitions and activities of the Florida Chapter can do so for an additional $30 in dues.
Massachusetts Chapter – Members who want to participate in the exhibitions and activities of the Massachusetts Chapter can do so for an additional $30 in dues.
South Carolina Chapter – Members who want to participate in the exhibitions and activities of the South Carolina Chapter can do so for an additional $30 in dues.
Pennsylvania Chapter – Members who want to participate in the exhibitions and activities of the Pennsylvania Chapter can do so for an additional $30 in dues.
NAWA Website – Each member may create a user-generated Member Gallery page on the NAWA website (www.thenawa.org). In addition, the Association can provide a Direct link to a member’s individual website. Members can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Listing in NAWA Now Magazine – Members’ accomplishments, current exhibits and awards are listed in our popular online magazine.
History – Each member is catalogued in the NAWA historic archive. The archives and image files are available to curators and scholars and provide opportunities for national exposure. Annual Members Exhibition catalogs are archived in numerous high profile libraries and museums.
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