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National Museum of Women in the Arts is the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. Creator of #5WomenArtists.

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In honor of Month, we are spotlighting one of the artists in our current exhibition “New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024,” Migiwa Orimo! Orimo’s installations often explore the relationship between public memory and private space.

Learn more ➞ nmwa.org/exhibitions/ne…

In honor of #AANHPI Month, we are spotlighting one of the artists in our current exhibition “New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024,” Migiwa Orimo! Orimo’s installations often explore the relationship between public memory and private space. Learn more ➞ nmwa.org/exhibitions/ne…
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Can we hear a little commotion for the... stairs? 🤩

We love that our visitors have been appreciating the beautiful architecture in our newly revitalized building. 🥰

Images courtesy of Instagram: 1. @/s.schuster.photo.art 2. @/aabruchaudri 3. @/lisablucas

Can we hear a little commotion for the... stairs? 🤩 We love that our visitors have been appreciating the beautiful architecture in our newly revitalized building. 🥰 #NMWAnow Images courtesy of Instagram: 1. @/s.schuster.photo.art 2. @/aabruchaudri 3. @/lisablucas
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In honor of , we are spotlighting Eva Hesse, who left a profound impact on the Minimalist and Post-Minimalist art movements. Hesse was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 33 and passed away less than a year later.

Learn more: nmwa.org/art/collection…

In honor of #BrainTumorAwarenessMonth, we are spotlighting Eva Hesse, who left a profound impact on the Minimalist and Post-Minimalist art movements. Hesse was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 33 and passed away less than a year later. Learn more: nmwa.org/art/collection…
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Today is ’s birthday! 🥳 A skilled equestrian, Butterfield is notorious for her sculptures of horses made from found and natural materials.

Artwork credit: Deborah Butterfield, “Big Horn,” 2006; © Deborah Butterfield; Image courtesy of L.A. Louver

Today is #DeborahButterfield’s birthday! 🥳 A skilled equestrian, Butterfield is notorious for her sculptures of horses made from found and natural materials. Artwork credit: Deborah Butterfield, “Big Horn,” 2006; © Deborah Butterfield; Image courtesy of L.A. Louver
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In honor of , we are highlighting Theresa Bernstein! Throughout her career, Bernstein touched on major subject matters of the time, including themes surrounding her Jewish heritage.

Artwork credit: Theresa Ferber Bernstein, “Tennis Tournament,” 1916

In honor of #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth, we are highlighting Theresa Bernstein! Throughout her career, Bernstein touched on major subject matters of the time, including themes surrounding her Jewish heritage. Artwork credit: Theresa Ferber Bernstein, “Tennis Tournament,” 1916
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We’re kicking off Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ( ) Heritage Month with a highlight on the one and only, ! Liu viewed her works as memorial sites for the women and children who she represented.

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We’re kicking off Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (#AANHPI) Heritage Month with a highlight on the one and only, #HungLiu! Liu viewed her works as memorial sites for the women and children who she represented. Learn more nmwa.org/exhibitions/hu…
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We have a very exciting lineup for our free Community Day this Sunday, May 5! 🛍️ 🌱 🖼️ nmwa.org/whats-on/calen…

We have a very exciting lineup for our free Community Day this Sunday, May 5! 🛍️ 🌱 🖼️ nmwa.org/whats-on/calen…
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Artist Talk: Shawanda Corbett
Tuesday, 4/30
12 to 1 pm

U.K.-based artist Shawanda Corbett talks pottery, performance, jazz, and how her experience as a differently able-bodied Black woman has influenced her work.

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Happy ! We hope this work by Carol June Barton inspires you to celebrate the day. 🌍

🌱 Artwork credit: Carol June Barton, “Tunnel Map,” 1986; © Carol Barton

Happy #EarthDay! We hope this work by Carol June Barton inspires you to celebrate the day. 🌍 🌱 Artwork credit: Carol June Barton, “Tunnel Map,” 1986; © Carol Barton
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Never let them know your next move. - Taylor Swift, probably.

If you need us today, we’ll be busy learning 30 new songs... Happy release day to all who celebrate!

Artwork credit: Marguerite Gérard, “Prelude to a Concert,” ca. 1810

Never let them know your next move. - Taylor Swift, probably. If you need us today, we’ll be busy learning 30 new songs... Happy #TorturedPoetsDepartment release day to all who celebrate! Artwork credit: Marguerite Gérard, “Prelude to a Concert,” ca. 1810
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We are paying tribute to the life and art of , who passed away on April 13 at the age of 93. ❤️ Her artwork and activism will be remembered by artists and art lovers for years to come!

We are paying tribute to the life and art of #FaithRinggold, who passed away on April 13 at the age of 93. ❤️ Her artwork and activism will be remembered by artists and art lovers for years to come!
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Today we are wishing a happy 84th birthday to abstract painter ! “Symphony” is the first in a series of paintings that Snyder began in 1970, with the most recent created in 2022! 🎨

Today we are wishing a happy 84th birthday to abstract painter #JoanSnyder! “Symphony” is the first in a series of paintings that Snyder began in 1970, with the most recent created in 2022! 🎨
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Happy ! Read our interview with poet Alexa Patrick, who wrote and performed a new work, “Possibility,” for our grand reopening this past October. 📖

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Can you imagine transcribing Frida Kahlo's personal letters? Be part of the Archive Transcribe-a-Thon hosted by Women in the Arts (NMWA) to explore Kahlo's papers and contribute to preserving her remarkable story.

Free register and more info: bit.ly/3xDoo3Q

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We are so excited to announce that our artist film series “In Focus: Artists at Work” created with @SmartypantsPictures has been recognized as a The Webby Awards Honoree ! 🎉

Watch the films at nmwa.org/infocus or on our YouTube channel! 📽️

We are so excited to announce that our artist film series “In Focus: Artists at Work” created with @SmartypantsPictures has been recognized as a @TheWebbyAwards Honoree ! 🎉 Watch the films at nmwa.org/infocus or on our YouTube channel! 📽️
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We will be celebrating our 37th birthday this weekend on April 7! 🎂

Help us celebrate by sharing your favorite museum visit pictures with us! Tag us Women in the Arts (NMWA) and use the hashtag . Or reply below with your favorite museum memory! 🥳

We will be celebrating our 37th birthday this weekend on April 7! 🎂 Help us celebrate by sharing your favorite museum visit pictures with us! Tag us @WomenInTheArts and use the hashtag #NMWAnow. Or reply below with your favorite museum memory! 🥳
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We will be closed on April 9, 11, and 12 next week but don’t panic! We have plenty of online offerings that you can explore while we are busy preparing for our newest exhibition. And don’t forget you can visit us on April 10 for our free Community Day!
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Happy birthday to naturalist and botanical illustrator, ! 🦋

Merian studied and documented indigenous plants and animals and received widespread international reputation following the publication of her book “Insects of Surinam.” 🐛

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Happy birthday to naturalist and botanical illustrator, #MariaSibyllaMerian! 🦋 Merian studied and documented indigenous plants and animals and received widespread international reputation following the publication of her book “Insects of Surinam.” 🐛 nmwa.org/art/artists/ma…
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