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Royalists to Romantics, now open at NMWA!

Posted by: Broad Strokes on: March 6, 2012

On Member Preview Day for Royalists to Romantics: Women Artists from the Louvre, Versailles, and Other French National Collections, NMWA had wonderful attendance by area members, who enjoyed seeing the works on view and the activities planned through the day. The exhibition, which is getting rave reviews from critics, showcased French Revolution-era artists whose work [...]

Opening next Friday, February 24, Royalists to Romantics: Women Artists from the Louvre, Versailles, and Other French National Collections features 77 paintings, prints, and sculptural works from 1750 to 1850—many of which have never been seen outside of France. In keeping with NMWA’s mission to rediscover and celebrate women artists of the past and demonstrate [...]

NMWA’s summer issue of Women in the Arts, free to members and NMWA visitors, is a great resource for information about the museum, recent events, and current exhibitions. On the cover, Jaune Quick-to-see-Smith’s Modern Times (1993) is currently on view in Pressing Ideas: Fifty Years of Women’s Lithographs from Tamarind (on view through October 2). Quick-to-see-Smith is [...]

Not a DC resident (but want to support NMWA)?

Posted by: Broad Strokes on: July 15, 2011

Did you know that 75% of the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ members resides outside of the DC metro area? Our members commonly cite our mission to bring recognition to the achievements of women artists as their main reason for supporting the Museum. And let’s face it – our membership benefits certainly sweeten [...]

Summer Exhibitions Member Day

Posted by: Broad Strokes on: July 8, 2010

Check out photos from our exclusive Member Day gallery talks!

Member Day is July 8th!

Posted by: Broad Strokes on: July 6, 2010

Now that all of our summer exhibits are ready to view, Member Services is hosting another Member Day.  We hope you can join us this Thursday, July 8 from 10am-8pm for tours by NMWA curators and educators as well as a special talk by artist Judith Solodkin, founder of of SOLO Impression, Inc. Each Member [...]

Ooh la la! Mireille Guiliano comes to NMWA

Posted by: Broad Strokes on: October 16, 2009

This is no ordinary book talk – come meet the author of French Women for All Seasons and French Women Don’t Get Fat for a cocktail reception and discussion! On October 21st, Mireille Guiliano will discuss her new book, Women, Work and the Art of Savoir Faire, right here at NMWA. The price of admission [...]

NMWA Fall Exhibitions Open TODAY!

Posted by: Broad Strokes on: October 9, 2009

Happy Friday! NMWA’s fabulous fall exhibitions open today, and we hope you’ll venture out in this glorious weather to enjoy! Here’s a peek at what’s on view: Lands of Enchantment: Australian Aboriginal Painting October 9, 2009 – January 10, 2010 Lands of Enchantment: Australian Aboriginal Painting presents 26 masterworks by some of Australia’s best-known painters, [...]

An evening at the Theatre for NMWA members

Posted by: Broad Strokes on: October 2, 2009

Need some evening plans for next Tuesday? Have a NMWA membership? See The Quality of Life at Arena Stage for 30% off! Ticket price includes a post-performance discussion. Members are also invited to a pre-performance dinner with NMWA staff at McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant in Arlington – with 15% off your check! About the [...]


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