Join NMWA as we right the balance of gender equity in the arts one small act at a time.
About Random Acts of Art Equity
Launching in Women’s History Month in March 2026, Random Acts of Art Equity is a social media campaign that invites everyone into a practice of creative abundance: small, unexpected, incongruous yet joyful, easy, and shareable acts that accumulate and multiply recognition for women and nonbinary artists.
Take Action
Take inspiration from one of our random acts post-its or download our template and create your own. Each small act helps get us one step closer to gender equity!
Advocacy Events
Related Events
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Free Community Day: Women’s History Month Kickoff
Event Date Sunday, March 1, 2026Event Time 10 to 5 pm ET -
In Your Region
Can’t make it to NMWA? Join our Random Acts of Art Equity movement in your city! Visit our In Your Region page to find exhibitions and events featuring women and nonbinary artists in your area.
Gender Equity Statistics
Quick Facts
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2053is when we will finally start to see gender parity in the auction market.
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14.9%of exhibitions at major US museums featured women artists.
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80¢is the amount women earn for every $1 made by male artists.
Other Ways to Get Involved
#5WomenArtists
Can you name five women artists? Using the hashtag #5WomenArtists to spread the word, this campaign calls attention to the fact that women and nonbinary artists are dramatically underrepresented and undervalued in the art world.
Donate
Your support helps us champion women in the arts by presenting exhibitions, educational programs, and publications featuring the work of women artists.
Become a Member
Members help advance our mission and enjoy free admission and other perks.
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Advocate for Women Artists
NMWA is more than an art museum. Through our work, we aim to improve gender inequity in the art world, righting the balance for women artists. Learn more about our advocacy work and how you can take action.
