Opportunities for NAWA PA Members




NAWA Member Opportunities


Hello NAWA PA Members,

Please take note that all NAWA PA exhibitions are listed on the NAWA PA Upcoming Exhibitions Page. Additional information, including the prospectus and submission guidelines will be posted there when available.


As Signature Members of NAWA, the following opportunities are available to you:

Repeating Exhibitions:


Winter Small Works (OPEN submission opportunity Jan/Feb)

Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories (March)

Annual Members Exhibition (June)

Summer Small Works (OPEN submission opportunity - July)

Art Angels (Volunteers- August)

New Members Exhibition (November)

Associate Members & Graduating Students online exhibit (December)

Flushing Bank cycling exhibits 3x a year (every 4 months)

Park Avenue South & Williamsburg branches

Aloft Hotel, Long Island City- Bi-Annual Large Scale

Exhibition (2x a year)


You may view this list and see additional information, including the prospectus when available, and submission guidelines under the exhibitions tab located on https://thenawa.org/


Repeating Events:


Annual Members meeting and luncheon (May or June)

Induction Ceremony November

Receptions for each exhibition: online and in-person, (Thursdays at 5 pm or depending on venue)

Professional Practices Round Tables - alternating months

Noon with NAWA- Last Wed. of alternating months, Hosted by Christie Devereaux


All information listed above can be found in more detail in NAWA's weekly newsletter, This Week With NAWA. 





Additional Opportunities to explore for NAWA PA Members 


Hello NAWA PA Members,

Please take note of the following opportunities and resources:


FEMINISM 250: WOMAN MADE AMERICA

Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL - DEADLINE: 6/27/26
8/29/26 – 9/26/26
Submissions are open to women and nonbinary artists at all career stages, working in any medium. Artists whose work engages with feminist histories, contemporary issues, or future-oriented feminist visions are especially encouraged to apply.
https://artdeadline.com/ops/wmg/


MVVO JURIED ART EXHIBITION, Artist Call

Coinciding with Armory Week - DEADLINE: 6/27/26
Waldorf Astoria, New York NY
9/21-27/26
MvVO ART is known for presenting artists in iconic NYC locations, including Sotheby's, Times Square, and the New York Stock Exchange—creating opportunities that bring artists from the studio into the cultural fabric of the city.
https://www.mvvoart.com/call-for-artists


RADIANT HALL

Radiant Hall offers over 100+ artist studios, working with 300+ artists located in the Pittsburgh area, including Lawrenceville, Homewood, and McKees Rocks.

The 3rd River Fellowship provides one year of studio space at Radiant Hall in McKees Rocks. To be considered for selection, artists must reside in Aliquippa, Ambridge, Coraopolis, Haysville, Leetsdale, McKees Rocks, or Sewickley. Artists must meet income eligibility. Learn more and apply here: radianthall.org/fellowship

The opportunity is made available by the Raymond C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation.


REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE SOLO & GROUP EXHIBITION PROPOSALS


SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS

The Sweetwater Center for the Arts is located in Sewickley Township. The Oliver Family Lobby and Gallery within Sweetwater offers exhibition space and showcases individual artists throughout the year. 

Sweetwater's Master Class series are led by highly skilled, nationally renowned artists in varying fields. Intensive, weekend workshops are offered in April, June, and October 2026. See the website for more information.

Call for Entry - Solo Exhibition Opportunity! This call seeks artists interested in presenting a cohesive, compelling body of work in a solo exhibition that highlights their artistic practice and vision. See the website for more information. 

info@sweetwaterartcenter.org
412.741.4405
200 Broad Street
Sewickley, PA 15143


TISSUE FARM

Art Gallery & Espresso Shop
info@thetisssuefarm.com
446 Latrobe Ave.
Confluence, PA 15424
814.395.2233
Open April - November

Owned by Suzanne Ragan Lentz & Jeffrey 'Pope' Pankey, who transformed an old building into a community hub. This dynamic, multi-use space features an espresso shop and gallery in a former Chevrolet Garage in the first GAP trail town. Check the website for hours & exhibitions.


TOUCHSTONE CENTER FOR CRAFTS

Touchstone Center for Crafts, is a 501c3 located in the Laurel Highlands in Farmington, PA. Their mission is to advance excellence in arts and crafts by educating and encouraging individuals to develop technical skills, good design, and innovative expression.

Touchstone offers ACT 48 Credits for PA Educators, hosts artists-in-residence, offers community classes, kids camps, and a variety of classes including blacksmithing, ceramics, metals and jewelry-making, and a variety of special topics including: drawing, painting, glass work, encaustic, acrylic & watercolor, needle felting, batik, sculpture, basketry and more. 

Many opportunities including scholarship, internships, and residencies are available.
Visit: touchstonecrafts.org for more information.



Ongoing Resources to Look Into

AD.C Artist News Desk
Income and exhibition opportunities for artists
https://artdeadline.com/author/ad-c-artist-news-desk/


Contemporary Craft
Regional Artist Residencies
The Studio at Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA

Contemporary Craft
Artist Instructors
The Studio at Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA

Contemporary Craft
Ongoing Gallery Exhibition Proposals
The Studio at Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC)
Resource for artists: seminars, jobs, opportunities, etc.
www.pittsburghartscouncil.org


The Hopper Prize (bi-annual)

Six unrestricted grants totaling $13,000 + widespread exposure
https://hopperprize.org/?utm_source=colossalnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Mon+May+04+2026&utm_campaign=April+2026+Opportunities+for+Artists


Innovate Grant
Monetary awards, other recognition 
Quarterly grant cycles (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall)
https://innovateartistgrants.org


Joan Mitchell Foundation
Resources, grants, residencies
https://www.joanmitchellfoundation.org/contact


Office of Public Art
Resources and information for community-based artists
Emphasizes public art in community change
https://opapgh.org/


Pittsburgh Artist Registry

Register and post your work online for free
https://www.pittsburghartistregistry.org/


SDA (Surface Design Association)
 Resource for fiber artists
https://www.surfacedesign.org/



Artist Call Listings




Hello NAWA PA Members,

We wanted to share an online publication via the platform Patreon with NAWA PA President, Lolly Owens. You may read Lolly's article here:

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Hello NAWA PA Members,


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