Creativity in The Commonwealth is the National Association of Women Artists Pennsylvania Chapter's contribution to NAWA Now, the online NAWA magazine for members. Creativity in The Commonwealth is considered a "Chapter Chat", which represents an update on behalf of our chapter membership.
We encourage members of NAWA PA to participate in the writing of, and the submission of updates and ideas for Creativity in The Commonwealth. Just as our socials and this site are, Creativity in The Commonwealth is intended to highlight the accomplishments and the activities of this chapter of NAWA, and we hope that you will play an active role in helping NAWA PA share the message of the vitality of this membership.
The following guidelines for the creation of Chapter Chats have been provided by the editors of NAWA Now, Patrice Boyes, and Sarah Katz. If you have any questions about NAWA Now, or this format, we encourage you to contact them and consider attending a meeting of the NAWA Now committee.
NAWA NOW MAGAZINE
CHAPTER CHAT GUIDELINES
To: NAWA Chapter Presidents
To streamline the editing process and make your submissions easier to organize and do, please find below a template for “Chapter Chats” that the NOW editors are providing for your use. Generally, the Chapter Chats should follow this format –
Style Notes:
Submissions must be in 12-point “Arial” font, both for text and titles/headlines
Do not “wrap” text around images (if you include images)
Do not attempt to format text. Please submit in a double-spaced Word file, not a .pdf.
Attach 4-6 hi-resolution images in separate .jpeg file with captions that identify person(s), event(s) and artwork shown (include event date if possible) to highlight activities such as opening receptions and profiled member artists.
Please include your name & title at the top of the submission. Example:
[insert state] Chapter Chat
By Jane Doe
Introduction: Should be 2 to 3 sentences, followed by subtitles for each section, including:
• Exhibits
• General Chapter News
• Profile(s)
• Upcoming Exhibits/Events
Section Content: Each section generally should include (please include jump links, if possible):
1) Exhibits: main exhibit and other notable exhibits
Highlight major exhibits, including receptions and participating chapter artists. Mention awards or other recognition received by chapter members. Limit section to 2-3 paragraphs. Keep descriptions of the exhibits brief and any quotes to 1-2 sentences.
2) General Chapter News: Board changes, partnerships, scholarships, etc.
Keep section to 2-3 paragraphs about newsworthy chapter activities such as changes to the Board, annual meeting, collaborations with other venues, etc.
3) Profile(s): highlight major achievements/recognition of chapter members
Recognize significant accomplishments of chapter artists. Limit to 2-3 paragraphs unless recognizing more than 3 members.
4) Upcoming Exhibits/Events
List upcoming activities, with a description for each event limited to 1-2 sentences.
Thank you for your contribution to keeping our NAWA members informed of the important activities, events, and exhibits for your Chapter.
We hope that the above guidelines have given you a sampling of the layout that is required for NAWA Now Chapter Chats, and Creativity in The Commonwealth. Keep an eye out for the upcoming issue of NAWA Now, and the first edition of Creativity in The Commonwealth. Two of our NAWA PA artists' work will be in the article! We look forward to sharing NAWA PA exhibitions, and other upcoming events via this resource. If you are interested in writing this Chapter Chat, we invite you to take a turn with Creativity in The Commonwealth!
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