named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Members Exhibition
Juried exhibition open to all Signature Members, with awards and an annual catalog; held in New York City
Art Angels Exhibition
Online exhibition for members who complete 16 or more volunteer hours annually
Artist of the Month
Monthly feature highlighting a member artist, including online promotion and YouTube interviews
Conversations with Farrin
YouTube interview series featuring in-depth discussions with member artists
NAWA Chapters
Regional chapters in Florida, Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania that organize local exhibitions and events for members
NAWA Now Magazine
Quarterly online publication featuring member news, accomplishments, and advertisements
Professional Business Practices for Artists
Round Table Zoom discussions providing education on business topics for artist members
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 2 activities
- Organizes and hosts juried and curated exhibitionsOrganizes and hosts juried and curated exhibitions of women artists' work, both in-person and online, across galleries, museums, universities, and art centers in the U.S., including annual and themed exhibitions such as "Contrast," "When Words are Not Enough," "HerStory250," and "Summer Small Works." Produces an annual catalog distributed to over 1,500 recipients, including members, galleries, curators, and museums.
- Provides exhibition opportunities for members and studentsOffers automatic entry for signature members into the Annual Members Exhibition, hosts an annual online exhibition for graduating student and associate members, and provides the Art Angels exhibition opportunity for members who complete 16 or more volunteer hours. The Art Angels Exhibit is organized and sponsored annually, including in 2026.
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Professional Excellence Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administers annual and biennial awards for member artistsProvides over $20,000 in awards annually through its exhibitions, including juried awards for the Annual Members Exhibition and a biennial $5,000 award for direct carving sculpture open to eligible participants.
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Artist Legacy Preservation and Documentation 1 activity
- Maintains a permanent museum collection and historic archiveMaintains a permanent museum collection and historic archive of women artists, with archival materials preserved at Rutgers University, the Smithsonian Institution, the Guggenheim Museum, MoMA, the Library of Congress, and other major cultural and academic institutions, accessible to curators and scholars.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Offers educational programs and professional development for artistsOffers educational programs including Round Table discussions on Professional Business Practices for Artists via Zoom, Educator Community programs for member educators, and publishes "NOW" magazine as part of its programming. Also features Artist of the Month and produces YouTube interview content titled "Conversations with Farrin."
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$459K
Contributions & grants$406K89%
Program service revenue$9K2%
Investment income$44K10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$413K
Program expenses37%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$141K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.03M
Cash$196K
Investments$816K
Liabilities$129K
Net assets$904K
Liquid reserves29.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +84.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL CLIFFER BARATTA | EXECUTIVE DI | 24 | $45K |
board members · 14
- BRENDA MCRAE — TREASURER
- CAROLE RICHARD KAUFMANN — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTIE DEVEREAUX — VICE PRESIDE
- CORNELIA SECKEL — TRUSTEE
- GAIL MILLER — TRUSTEE
- JACQUELINE LORIEO — PRESIDENT
- JEFFREY WECHSLER — TRUSTEE
- JOAN L LEWIS — TRUSTEE
- MARK ALTSCHUL — SECRETARY
- MYRNA HASKELL — TRUSTEE
- NATALIA KOREN-KROPF — TRUSTEE
- PENNY DELL — TRUSTEE
- ROSINA RUBIN — TRUSTEE
- SUSAN G HAMMOND — TRUSTEE
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Chamber of Commerce Network — Member of the Chamber of Commerce as noted in website footer.
- Chamber of Commerce Network — Member of the Chamber of Commerce network.
- Chamber of Commerce Network — Member organization affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce.
- Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-branded footer content suggests a promotional or collaborative relationship with the Chamber of Commerce.
- Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-listed in contact section, suggesting a formal or promotional partnership with the Chamber of Commerce (NYC).
- Chamber of Commerce Partner — Collaborates with the Chamber of Commerce on initiatives such as the Art Angels Exhibit
- Facebook Partner — Hosts the organization's official presence on its social media platform.
- Library of Congress Network — Archival materials from NAWA are preserved at the institution.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Network — Archival materials from NAWA are preserved at the institution.
- Museum of Modern Art Network — Archival materials from NAWA are preserved at the institution.
- Rutgers University Partner — Hosts NAWA archives in its libraries, available to curators and scholars.
- Smithsonian Institution Partner — Hosts NAWA archives, including membership references and image files, available to curators and scholars.
- Smithsonian Institution Archive Network — Archival materials from NAWA are preserved at the institution.
- The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Network — Archival materials from NAWA are preserved at the institution.
- Whitney Museum of American Art Network — Archival materials from NAWA are preserved at the institution.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Artist-Driven Exhibition Programmingmethodology: artist_initiated_exhibitionsBy empowering members to initiate and lead exhibitions, the organization fosters artist-driven programming, because enabling artists to control curatorial decisions increases engagement, relevance, and ownership in showcasing women's artistic contributions.
- Integrated Institutional Support Through Exhibition and Archival Practicemethodology: culture-and-education-through-arts-institutional-practiceBy combining public exhibitions, curation, archival preservation, and educational programming, the organization advances culture and education, because sustained institutional engagement elevates the visibility and historical recognition of women artists over time.
- Peer-Juried Membership for Artistic Excellencemethodology: peer_juried_membershipBy using a peer-juried membership model, the organization ensures professional standards and artistic excellence among members, because evaluation by fellow artists reinforces credibility, quality, and community accountability in the selection process.