Stand with us for women artists!

This Women’s History Month, stand up for women in the arts by becoming a NMWA member. You’ll be recognized on our 2025 Members’ List and receive outstanding perks to bring you closer to the art.

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Professional Development

Three teachers at a table engaging in conversation and making tunnel books.
Join us for single- or multi-day educator professional development sessions, and leave energized and primed with new ideas!

School-Year Opportunities

Educator Programs

Discover our collection and exhibitions through hands-on activities and gallery exploration; connect with colleagues; or explore your crafty side during an evening workshop or open house especially for educators.

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Photo credit: Imagine Photography

Teacher In-Service

We welcome requests for customized teacher in-service experiences, which can be presented at the museum or in schools. Together with colleagues, learn about women artists, object-based teaching strategies, and artmaking techniques. Fees and scheduling vary.

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Photo credit: Emily Haight, NMWA

Summer Opportunities

On-Site Professional Development

The Art, Books, and Creativity (ABC) Institute returns July 2024! School educators are invited to join museum educators, professional book artists, and art and literacy specialists for an intensive dive into book arts and the museum’s collection.

Learn More about the ABC Institute
Three teachers at a table engaging in conversation and making tunnel books.
Photo credit: Imagine Photography

Online Professional Development

All educators are welcome to take part in virtual, synchronous Educator Summer Camps each July. Inspired by artists’ books and the Art, Books and Creativity Institute, these sessions are designed to engage participants in hand-on artmaking and close looking.

To receive updates on sessions and registration, sign up to receive quarterly educator emails.

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A photo of a still life of the remnants of a large meal. The half-eaten food is actually made of books that are sculpted to resemble fishbones, slices of pie, and other food scraps.
M. L. Van Nice, Dinner with Mr. Dewey, 2002; Mixed media, 32 x 42 x 20 in.; National Museum of Women in the Arts, Museum purchase: Members’ Acquisition Fund

Stay in the Loop!

Sign up for our quarterly teacher newsletter to learn about upcoming professional development opportunities, programs, and resources.

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