named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Juried Exhibition
Hosts an annual exhibition featuring works by professional women artists, including award categories and recognition for outstanding pieces
Centennial Celebration Exhibition
Two-year traveling exhibition of 100 juried two-dimensional works that toured galleries and museums across the Midwest and Northeast
Honored Member Recognition
Annual recognition of distinguished members who have made significant contributions to the club and the arts community
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Administering artist membership and recognition pathwaysOffers a structured pathway to full juried membership for artists whose work is accepted in two juried open exhibitions within five years, with associate and full membership options available for annual fees. Members receive benefits such as discounts on exhibition entries and eligibility for social media features.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Awarding juried prizes and scholarships to artistsAwards juried prizes through exhibition and competition programs and provides an annual scholarship to a promising female artist at the Art Students League.
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Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
- Grantmaking to support art research and collectionsFunds the Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing Travel and Research Fund through donor contributions and bequeathed an endowment for the maintenance of a collection of 140 paintings to the museum.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Hosting fundraising art auctionsHosts silent auctions featuring artwork by CLWAC artists, with proceeds supporting organizational initiatives and activities.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Operating exhibition and meeting space for women art studentsProvides ongoing access to exhibition and meeting space for young women art students through the use of the Parish House at Grace Church.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizing and presenting art exhibitions for women artistsOrganizes and presents exhibitions, including annual members' shows and traveling exhibitions, to showcase and promote artwork by professional women artists. These include juried exhibitions such as the 128th Members’ & Associates’ Show and the Centennial Celebration Exhibition, which toured galleries and museums in SoHo, the Midwest, and the Northeast.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Providing educational programs and resources for membersConducts and provides access to educational programs and activities for members, including exclusive access to CLWAC-sponsored educational initiatives.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Supporting artist awards through dedicated fundingFunds the production costs of the Club's two medal and two sculpture awards for five years through personal donations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting historical and archival projectsInitiated and led archival efforts resulting in the publication of “A Chronicle,” a comprehensive record of the Club’s history, including past leadership, honorary members, and award recipients.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$29K46%
Program service revenue$29K47%
Investment income$4K7%
Other revenue$75
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$205K
Cash$84K
Investments$132K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$204K
Liquid reserves38.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANDREA PLACER — Director
- FLO KEMP — Director
- HUTT LEE — Director
- JANE MCGRAW-TEUBNER — Director
- KAREN TIGHE — Director
- KATE FAUST — Director
- Marilyn Rose — Director
- SERENA BATES — Director
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Alliance Française of Washington, D.C. Network — Engages with cultural organizations including the Alliance Française of Washington, D.C. through shared educational programming.
- Alliance Française of Washington, D.C. Network — Tosca Ruggieri collaborates with cultural organizations including the Alliance Française of Washington, D.C., referenced in connection with the Art Club event.
- Allied Artists of America Partner — Artist membership and exhibition relationship.
- American Artists Professional League Partner — Shares membership with artists who are elected to both organizations.
- Art Students League Partner — Partnered with the Art Students League to establish an annual scholarship for a promising female artist.
- Artemisia Gentileschi Partner — Featured artist referenced in presidential message to symbolize women's artistic empowerment.
- Chaffee Center for the Arts Partner — Artist membership and exhibition relationship in Rutland, VT.
- Colored Pencil Society of America Partner — Recognizes and collaborates with artists who hold signature status in both organizations.
- Emmeline Pankhurst Partner — Featured as a figure associated with the American Girls' Club in Paris.
- Facebook Partner — Has a Facebook page for outreach and communication.
- Gertrude Stein Partner — Featured as a figure associated with the American Girls' Club in Paris.
- Grace Church Partner — Provides exhibition and meeting space for the Club in the Parish House and hosts the Club's ongoing activities.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share content and engage with the public.
- Lower Adirondack Council of the Arts Partner — Artist membership and exhibition relationship in Glen Falls, NY.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Board member emerita served as a volunteer guide in museum education for 17 years.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Supports the American Wing Travel and Research Fund at the Met through fundraising events.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Supports the American Wing Travel and Research Fund through fundraising events.
- NIH Clinical Center Galleries Partner — Hosted a solo art exhibition by board member emerita in 2015.
- NYU Langone Medical Center Partner — Hosted traveling art exhibition on climate change from NIH Clinical Center Galleries.
- Pen and Brush Partner — Artist membership and exhibition relationship.
- Salmagundi Club Partner — Collaborative affiliation where Jean Kroeber exhibited and participated as an artist member.
- Salmagundi Club Partner — Hosts events in collaboration with the Salmagundi Club.
- Salmagundi Club Partner — Hosts the annual benefit reception in support of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing Travel and Research Fund.
- Salmagundi Club Partner — Shares membership with artists who are elected to both organizations.
- ShowSubmit Partner — Uses ShowSubmit platform for CLWAC show entries, offering members discounted submission fees.
- Smithsonian Associates Network — Collaborates with cultural organizations such as the Smithsonian Associates through shared programming and speaker engagement.
- Smithsonian Associates Network — Tosca Ruggieri serves as a study leader and lecturer for the Smithsonian Associates, affiliated through guest speaking engagement with the Art Club.
- Southern Vermont Arts Center Partner — Artist membership and exhibition relationship.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art Network — Recipient of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe’s art collection and endowment, which formed the foundation of its European Painting Collection.
- Wild Apricot Partner — Platform used for website and membership management
strategies · 4
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.
- Elected Membership Leadership Modelmethodology: elected_membershipBy using an elected membership structure, the organization integrates professional artists into leadership roles, because peer-elected governance ensures artistic credibility, member ownership, and mission alignment in organizational decision-making.
- Exhibition-Centered Promotion of Women Artistsmethodology: exhibition-based_promotionBy curating exhibitions and providing public exhibition opportunities, the organization increases the visibility and professional recognition of women artists, because curated public展示 serves as a critical platform for career advancement and institutional validation.
- Merit-Based Advancement Through Juried Exhibitionsmethodology: merit-based_advancementBy requiring participation and acceptance in juried exhibitions as a pathway to full membership, the organization promotes artistic excellence and sustained engagement, because recognition based on peer-reviewed merit reinforces quality and professional development.
- Supportive Community Model for Women Artistsmethodology: supportive_community_for_women_artistsBy creating a safe and supportive community, the organization enables women artists—particularly emerging ones—to develop artistically and pursue opportunities, because emotional and social support is essential to their growth and resilience in a historically exclusionary field.